Karen S. Baker's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2026 in Galesburg, Illinois

Karen S. Baker

January 7, 1946 - September 7, 2026 (80 years old)

Galesburg, Illinois

Karen S. Baker's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2026 in Galesburg, Illinois

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Karen S. Baker

January 7, 1946 - September 7, 2026 (80 years old)

Galesburg, Illinois

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Karen S. Baker Obituary

Karen S. Baker of Galesburg, Illinois passed away on September 7, 2026. Karen, born on January 7, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Lester Friend Sr. and Irene Friend (Krall); her siblings, Lester, Louis Jr. and J. Sandy Watters (Ernie); and her brother-in-law Bob Inness.

She is survived by: her husband Leslie Harold Baker of Galesburg; her sons, Dale R. Malcolm of La Vista and Aaron L. Malcolm (Brandee) of Galesburg; her siblings, Ronnie (Linda), Nina Smith (Steve) of Galesburg, Debbie Marty (Dave) of Galesburg and Monica Inness of Galesburg; her grandchildren, Seth Malcolm, Zacharey Malcolm, Abigail Malcolm and Emmie Malcolm; and her great grandchild Elias Malcolm.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA or Critter Cove. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.watsonthomas.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Thomas Funeral Home And Crematory



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302 1st St, Henderson, IL 61439

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