William M. "Bill" Baker's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Albany, Illinois

William M. "Bill" Baker

March 6, 1951 - December 8, 2025 (74 years old)

Albany, Illinois

William M. "Bill" Baker's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Albany, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibson - Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services,

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William M. "Bill" Baker

March 6, 1951 - December 8, 2025 (74 years old)

Albany, Illinois

William M. Baker Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate William M. Baker of Albany, Illinois, whose life came to an end on December 8, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William M. Baker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. John Baker and Caroline Baker (Fenstermaker); his wife Betty Jo Black; and his brother Jeff Baker. He is survived by: his sister Lora Brozovich (Tom); his sibling's children, Dr. John Brozovich (Samantha) of Aledo, IL and Amy Kratz (Ben) of Papillion, NE; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Isabelle, Sophia Brozovich, Easton, Carter and Briella Kratz; and his close friends, Brian Holcomb and Charlie Brown.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Gibson - Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. - Erie (616 Main St, Erie, IL 61250). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Erie Cemetery (1439 Albany St, Erie, IL 61250).

Memorials may be made to Friendship Manor, Rock Island, IL.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibson - Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services,



Sat

Dec 20

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gibson - Bode Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. - Erie
616 Main St, Erie, IL 61250

Sat

Dec 20

Graveside service

2:30 PM

Erie Cemetery
1439 Albany St, Erie, IL 61250

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