Marjorie Baker, age 96 of Macomb, IL, formerly of Vermont, IL, passed away at 12:45 pm Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home in Macomb. She was born on July 20, 1921 in Ipava, IL, the daughter of Elzie L. and Lula Belle (Jones) Parr. Marjorie married Willis E. "Bill" Baker on July 27, 1940 in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1995.
Marjorie was also preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Parr.
Surviving are four daughters, Patricia (and Alan) Hughes of Astoria, IL, Leticia (and Dennis) Farr of Ipava, IL, Rita (and David) Cassel of Astoria, IL, and Ketra (and Jon) Branson of Ipava, IL, three sons, Gael (and Carmella Bundy) Baker of Quincy, IL, Bill (and Jill) Baker of Canton, IL, and John Baker of Galesburg, IL, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and her nephew Scott (and Susie) Parr of Vermont, IL.
Marjorie was a member of the Vermont United Methodist Church and the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 3-6 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
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