Kathryn Irene Baker Obituary
We bid farewell to Kathryn Irene Baker (Ames, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 30, 2025 at the age of 97. Kathryn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nick Powgnas and Cora Powgnas (Palo); her husband Harlan H. Baker; her stepmother Daisy Powgnas (Bahr); her brothers, Henry Powgnas and Leo E. Powgnas; and her stepbrother David Bahr.
She is survived by: her children, Minn and James D. Baker (Teresa) of Ames; her grandchildren, Amy Smith (Curtis), Alicia Grund, Harlan J. Baker and Chelsea Baker; and her great grandchildren, Tristan Smith, Stella Smith, Miles Grund and Owen Grund.
