John L. Baker Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

John L. Baker Sr.

July 21, 1937 - February 7, 2024 (86 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

John L. Baker Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

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Farkas Funeral Home

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John L. Baker Sr.

July 21, 1937 - February 7, 2024 (86 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

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John L. Baker Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John L. Baker Sr. (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Nancy Baker and Nathaniel Baker Sr. (Nancy); his former wife Geraldine Baker; his children, Joel Baker, Gary Myers and Janine Baker; his grandsons, Andrew Baker and Stefon Baker; and his sister Sarah Baker-Marsh.

He is survived by: his wife Ruby Baker; his children, Jolene Williams, Roxanne Baker, Darren Washington, Kim (Danavious Hurd), Lasonya Green (Anthony), John Baker Jr., Darnell Smith, Kerin Moore (Tracy), Shawn Smith (Chasity) and Nancy Baker; his grandson Jamal Norton; and his brother Nathaniel Baker Jr. (Karen). He is also survived by 37 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farkas Funeral Home



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Feb 17

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St. John Missionary Baptist Church
104 E Zarley Blvd, Joliet, IL 60433

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Feb 17

Funeral service

St. John Missionary Baptist Church
104 E Zarley Blvd, Joliet, IL 60433

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