It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Catherine Baker of Lenexa, Kansas, born in Alton, Illinois, who passed away on June 23, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine Baker to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Zela Winkleblack Brewer and Rev. George A. Brewer; her husband Bruce Bean; and her son Richard "Gus" Bean. She is survived by : her daughter-in-law Melody Bean of Overland Park, KS; her stepdaughter Judy Schubbe (Ron) of Dekalb, IL; her grandchildren, Sarah Thompson (Andy) of Springfield, MO, Andrea Jewett (Brandon) of Lenexa, KS, Kayla Bean of Overland Park, KS, Brooke Bright of Genoa, IL, Carrie Petersen (Brandon) of Geneva, IL, Rodney Bean of Wichita, KS and Michael Bean (Rachel) of Belton, MO; and her great grandchildren, Elise Powell, Grace, Luna Mae Jewett of Lenexa, KS, Zachary Thompson of Springfield, MO, Riley Powell of Lenexa, KS, Lucas, Jonathan Bright of Genoa, IL, Ryker, Colton and Beckham Petersen of Geneva, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Any donations under Catherine's name may be made out to the International Myeloma Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dieterle Memorial Home