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Rahlene Kay Baker Battle Creek Rahlene Kay Baker, age 52, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born on July 16, 1956, the daughter of Raymond and Nancy (Webber) Curran. Rahlene was previously employed by Post Gardens, Dare Products and in the lunchroom of Springfield Middle School. She was also employed by the Lunch Box Express and as a dietary cook at the Laurels of Bedford. Rahlene enjoyed crafts, cooking, crocheting and gardening. Most of all, she loved her two daughters. Rahlene was previously married to Gary Baker. She is survived by her daughters, Amber and Shannon Baker of Battle Creek, her grandson, Ayden Axtell and her mother, Nancy Jester of Riverside, CA. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Royal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00, Friday, April 24, 2009 at Royal Funeral Home.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Apr. 22, 2009.

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Robert Jester

February 2, 2025

My dearest sister. May you rest in heaven amongst the angels Truly loved and never forgotten All my love, until we reunite
Love Robert

March 7, 2010

Your family loves you very, very much Rahlene. Especially your two daughters. You're greatly missed by all and always in our talks and prayers. Aaron Palonen

Amber Baker

March 3, 2010

I miss calling and talking to you every morning. We’d stay on the phone for at least 3-4 hours every day. You were my best friend, my mom, and my whole life. I am very fortunate and grateful for being able to be here at “home.” I enjoy the days when I come home and the whole house smells like you, as though you were getting around for the day. I know that you are here checking up on me making sure I am okay. =) Shannon told me that you told her to look after me, make sure that I am okay, that you always worry about me. I started laughing, and said, “are you serious, mom wanted you to look after me?” We both laughed our butts off. You chose the right person to look after me before you left!
I see the little miracles you do every day in all of our lives! I miss you, and I love you!

Randy Jester

December 23, 2009

Angels are singing this time of year, I'm sure you're with them, I feel you near. It's Christmas time of the year once more, I'll bet it just awesome, you're at the ground floor. I feel that the angels who visited you here, I right now beside you, you now have no fear. I miss you my Sissy, I really do. Normally this time I'd be on the phone with you. You would have received all the little gifts that I sent, and tell me I did not have to do that, and always, I would have told you yes I did because that's what I do, because I love you. By this time of year, you would be telling me of all the goodies you baked and the gifts you got the girls. Usually you would be tired but you never gave up, you did all you could to make sure you had a nice family Christmas and when it snowed, it made it that much more perfect. I remember, I can hear your voice, I can feel your love and my heart hurts, not for you, as you're with our Lord, but for the time lost being with you. I miss you this Christmas, as I always do, I miss not being able to pick up the phone, and hear your hello. Rahlene, my big Sissy, my tears trickel down from my sadness of my missing you. Merry Christmas Sissy, be with God and the angels as we celebrate his birth. I Love You, I Miss You..Lil Ol Bro, RJ

Randy

July 17, 2009

Sissy, I did not write to you here yesterday, your actual birthday and mom has no copmuter in which to write so from her, a happy birthday with the angels, she misses you and as all mothers do, loves you very much. I had a visit from a small hummingbird, I heard a buzz in my ear as I sat on the patio thinking much of nothing. I turned my head to see what this was, somewhat startled, this little hummingbird was no more than 2' from my nose, suspended in flight as she staired at me, I said, "well hello" as I staired back, a little blurred being so close and I without my glasses on, this little gal stayed in this position for what seemed like minutes, although it really was about 5 or 6 seconds. I felt flush as if it were sent by or was, you in spirit. As I felt an overwhelming feeling of calm and peace in these seconds, she flew away. Less than a minute later, Suz stepped out and asked me what was wrong, I explained this miracle she had missed. She told me that she knew something had happened by the look on my face. I believe it was you, in my heart and no matter how wierd it might sound to others, I know what I felt. Thanks Sissy, I really needed that, at that time, at that moment. I am sure you see what's written here by others as well and I'll keep this online for ever if possible. I Love You, Wish you could have been here for this birthday, and lots more too. I miss you sissy. Love for eternity. lil ol bro RJ

Shannon Baker

July 16, 2009

Happy Birthday Mom! Your headstone is on today, was put on yesterday. Sissy & I will be there soon to cover you in beautiful flowers...hope you love them! We miss you so much especially on this wonderful day that you came to this world! I hope you party like a rockstar up there today!! XOXOXOXOXOXO

Randy Jester

July 9, 2009

My Dear Sissy, I know you're near, yet I've not seen you clearly. I hear your voice, I see your smile and I feel the love you always showed in the tone of your words. It will be your Birthday soon, it's usually this time of year that I'm looking for the perfect card to send to you, the card that would let you feel my brotherly love for you. I miss you so very much and yet I know we'll meet again, in a better place but still, I find myself thinking to pick up the phone to call you only to be stopped by reality. Happy Birthday Sissy. May the Angels sing you the perfect Birthday Song!
Love For Eternity, Lil Ol Bro, RJ

Shannon Baker

July 8, 2009

Mom I Miss you SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Amber Baker

June 29, 2009

Thank you to everyone who commented on this site. I wasn't aware of its existance until one of my dear friends told me. This is the first time I have seen it. I appreciate whomever did this for my mother. All you kind words are appreciated.

Shannon Baker

June 28, 2009

Thank you everyone for your kind words! I just was aware this was here so thank you to whom ever did this for mom!

Jason McKay

May 9, 2009

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Love you!

Glenda Hanger

May 7, 2009

Amber and Shannon,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and a great friend. I hope that the thought of her watching over you from the Heavens helps you in your grief. Love ya Ray!

Marsha Trausch

April 28, 2009

To Amber Shannon Nancy Bob and Randy, Paul and I are so sorry for your loss. A daughter, a sister, a mother; has moved on to another role..one in Gods Hands. Grandma and Grandpa Webber will hold her head and guide her way into her new role with God. The pain is gone and she now lives in the love and comforting arms of her lord. Bless Her and Bless her loved ones

Suzanne Wyper

April 27, 2009

I didn't get to spend much time with you Rahlene because of geographics. But I felt I knew you well because of all of Randy's love, and stories of you.I will remember your time with us up here on the mountain, and the times we spent sitting in the swing talking and looking down on the lake. I see you in the sunflowers you gave me, and now in the ones that grow beautiful, free and healthy in the wild. I know you are in a perfect place with a perfect life watching over everyone, and for that I am thankful. Until we meet again, and really get to know one another, you will be sorely missed.
love, Suz

Nancy Jester

April 26, 2009

My loving daughter, Rahlene K. Curran, Jester, Baker.
God has taken you to be with him on 4/21/09.
All the pain and grief is over. You are now at peace Forever, safely home in Heaven at last.
When my work here on earth is all completed, he will gently call me home. Oh the rapture of our meeting,
the joy I will feel. I will see you again my darling.
Mother

Mike Mcleod

April 26, 2009

Nancy and family,I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.god bless

Sissy & I

Randy Jester

April 25, 2009

My Dearest Sissy, I’ll always remember our times together, the laughter, the tears, the jokes and the special sibling love you and I shared throughout our lives together. Our phone conversations that sometimes went on for hours and yet never seemed to be long enough. The special times we've shared on your visits here with me always went by too fast. You watched out for me in our childhood years and had always been there for me when I needed your comforting words, and I hope I helped you when you needed me. Our brother sister bond was the kind that all should experience and I'm so blessed to have had that with you. I know you're with our Lord now and surrounded by the angels that you so loved, that you felt were with you in times of need, when they carried you through times that most of us could not endure, and yet, you stayed strong and did not give up. I am so blessed to have had the privilege of having you as my big Sissy. I know you’re with us in spirit and, I know I'll see you again. I know you're free and no longer in pain. I feel you near and yet I cannot hug you, but I feel your hugs and warmth of your love and it is this love that will keep me strong until we meet again, and that will be a joyous reunion. I'll miss you so much. I’ll miss not being able to pick up the phone to hear your voice or, your cute greetings on your message machine that I always loved to hear. The cheerful attitude you displayed, even though you might not have felt like it, was an inspiration to us all, specially to me. I looked up to you and admired your strength, your wisdom and your love for life. I'll never stop talking to you, I know you hear me, I know if I listen I can hear you too. All My Love, Prayers and tears can not bring you back in this life but will hold me strong until I join you in the kingdom of God, for his love is forever and eternal. Until we meet again my sweet Sissy, All My Love Forever....Your Lil Ol Bro, Randy

Brady Shields

April 24, 2009

We proyed for her to go in peace and thats what god gave us. Amber and Shannon, I love you both and try to keep a smile on those beautiful faces.

Debbie Eason

April 23, 2009

Shannon, So sorry to here about your Mom. You and your sister will be in my prayers. Debbie Eason (Alicias Mom)

Steve Rayburn

April 23, 2009

Your pain is now gone. I pray that you are sitting beside God now,looking down watching over your girls.You'll be missed.
Love
Steve and April Rayburn

Audra Palonen

April 23, 2009

Amber and Shannon, I'm sorry for your loss and we are wishing you the upmost of courage and strength during this time. We love you and our prayers are with you! Love, Steve, Audra and Betty.

April 23, 2009

No more pain dear cousin. May God be with you now and always.

Kimberly Webber
Battle Creek

April 22, 2009

No more pain and suffering.
God Speed. We will miss you!!

Your Uncle Jack and Aunt Gwyn Webber
Battle Creek

AL & Kathy Shifflett

April 22, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jennifer Sopko

April 22, 2009

Shannon I am so sorry, we are here for you. We have been thinking of you all week. Lot's of Love Jen, Ash, Britni and Taylor.

Jason McKay

April 22, 2009

I only met her a few times, but what a lady, I wont forget her, I just wish I had more time with her. I will miss you Mom!

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