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Deanna Baker Obituary
She was born on December 5, 1948 in Princeton, IN to Bernard F. Dorney and Anna M. (Osmon) Dorney.
Deanna enjoyed watching TV, crafting, and travelling, and also enjoyed crocheting in her younger years. She enjoyed her granddaughters very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Baker, in 2021; a granddaughter, Amber Seals; a sister, Roberta Schwartzlose; and two brothers, Gary Dorney and Alan Dorney.
Deanna is survived by her children: daughter Angela (Jeff) Yardley, and son, Todd Sawyer. She has a grand daughter, Susan Seals; and three great grandchildren – Levi, Titas and William; and four step great grandchildren – Travis Seals, Jeff Seals, Brett Yardley and Taylor Powell. A sister, Peggy Naney also survives.
Cremation will take place and Deanna will be buried at Allendale Cemetery in Allendale IL alongside her beloved husband.
Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Allendale, IL.
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218 E Main Street, Allendale, IL 62410
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