Esther L. Baxter Obituary
The memory of Esther L. Baxter of Kankakee, Illinois, who passed away on July 19, 2020 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther L. Baxter to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Bader and Inez Bader (Robertson); her husband Donald B. Baxter; and her siblings, Donald, Howard, Harold, Wendell, Margaret, Mary Wilma, Anna, Wanda and Hazel.
She is survived by: her children, George Baxter (Pam) of Sunny Valley, Dr. Bill Baxter (Jayne) of Rockford, John Baxter (Jean) of Bourbonnais, Rick Baxter (Kim) of Champaign, Mary Wilson of Clifton and Lisa Baxter of Stevens Point; and her granddaughter Esther. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
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Memorials may be given to the Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton, Illinois and sent to Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL at PO Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501.
