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- Herbert L. BAKER passed away
in the Edgerton hospital Monday, July 30, at 2 p.m.
- He had been ill since April, having
been in and out of the hospital several times. During his last
few weeks he was cared for in the home of his niece, Mrs. Vincent
BURTNESS, at Orfordville.
- He was well known for his artistic
ability in painting and the writing of poetry. Mr.
- BAKER
was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, and attended
church as his health permitted. He was respected by those who
knew him and leaves many beautiful paintings and thoughts with
us.
- Herbert Leroy BAKER was the
son of Alexander BAKER and Mary L. EVANS
- BAKER.
He was 85 years old, being born in Juneau, Dodge Co., Wis.,
Nov. 27, 1870. There he attended the local school and grew
to young manhood, learning the painting trade, his father's occupation;
later taking up the study of decorative art. He was married
to Miss Lottie GRAY, in Milton Junction, July 31, 1909,
and moved to Milton Junction July 31, 1914, where they spent
the remainder of their lives. His beloved wife, Lottie, preceded
him in death five years ago, Oct. 30, 1951. He was also preceded
in death by his parents and sister.
- Mr. BAKER is survived by three
nieces, his sister's children: Mrs. Mabel DAVIS and
- Mrs. Hazel WELLS, both of California,
and Mrs. Gladys DEUEL, in Michigan. He was the last
of his line of the BAKER family.
- Masonic rites were held at the Albrecht
funeral home, Milton Junction, at 8 p.m.,
- Wednesday, Aug. 1. Funeral services
will be held in the Milton Junction Methodist church at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2, with Rev. Cecil Dawson and Pastor Kenneth Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Milton Junction cemetery. [Thursday
edition, p. 6]
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- Courtesy of Jon Saunders
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