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Jennie grew up on a farm in Council Grove. She graduated from Council Grove High School in 1955. She worked at Cake 'O Gram in Topeka for 15 years and later owned and operated Mom's Bakery in Council Grove for over 10 years.
She previously attended Soldier Christian Church. Jennie enjoyed gardening, playing Solitaire and going to the casino.
She married John Lee Baker; he preceded her in death in 2014. She married Clarence Carpenter and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Flossie Carroll; son, David Baker and 3 brothers, Morris and Freddie Ziegler and Graydon Carroll.
Survivors include her son, Michael Baker of Goff, KS and a brother, Sam Ziegler of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Private family inurnment will be at a later date at Prairie Home Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
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Lori Bartlow
March 5, 2025
Jennie Baker was a very special lady who "mothered" me for years. Many of the life skills I have came directly from her including learning to milk, making butter, making a frosting rose and many gardening skills. I never knew how sore your thumbs could get until she volunteered me to help make wedding mints. She will be forever in my memories.
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