Lawrence Baker Sr.

Lawrence Baker Sr. obituary, Crestwood, IL

Lawrence Baker Sr.

Lawrence Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Becvar & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Care - Crestwood on Jun. 17, 2024.

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Lawrence Baker Sr. Obituary
Lawrence Baker Sr. age 80. Veteran U.S. Army and 60 yrs in the Teamsters/ Truck Drivers Union. Beloved husband of the late Linda M. Baker and the late Marie Baker. Loving Father of the late Sherry Kowalski, Gail Pelekoudas (Michael), Christine Knafl (David), Lawrence Jr., Steven (Regina) and John (Megan) Baker. Cherished grandfather of Linda Baillie the late Matthew Vandermay, the late Jeremy Vandermay, the late Traci Pelekoudas, Michael Pelekoudas Jr., the late Joshua Knafl, Stephanie Knafl, Jacob Baker, Madeline Baker, Becca Herrera, Samantha Baker, Landon Baker, and Great-grandfather of 12. Lawrence is also survived by his brother Edward Baker and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Funeral service Monday, June 24th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, 11333 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn. For more info: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
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