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Lori Keller Obituary
Lori Ann Keller, 65, of Burlingame, KS, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at her home. She was born February 18, 1960 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Yolanda Lou (Symons) Keller.
Lori graduated from Holton High School in 1978. She had worked for the State of Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Azura Bank all in Topeka. She also worked for Ron’s IGA, Dairy Queen and Lovvorn’s Body Shop all in Holton. Lori was a former member of Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton.
Lori married Alvin Ray Baker, they later divorced and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Yolanda Keller and a sister, Victoria “Vickie” Chilson.
Survivors include her sons, John Baker (Jessica) of Holton, KS and Daniel Baker of Burlingame, KS; 2 sisters, Kathy Jo Smith of Gilford, NH and Sherrie Bain (Bryson) of Holton, KS and 5 grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family. Memorials may be given to Mercer Funeral Home to help with expenses c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
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