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Leon Baker Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Leon Lawrence Baker, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away on June 25th in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Leon was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on December 21, 1936, to the late Floyd and Lillian Mae (Thrasher) Baker. On July 2, 1955, he married Ruth E. Schmuhl in South Bend. Leon was a member of the American Legion Post #308 in Osceola, and also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #1262 in Mishawaka. Leon is survived by his loving wife, Ruth E. Baker; their son, Douglas (Diana) Baker of Elkhart, Indiana; and two granddaughters, Christine (Adam) Ross of Mishawaka and Laura (Nick) Deka, also of Mishawaka. Leon was a great-grandfather of 4: Gabriel Deka, Trinity Ross, Austin Ross and Xander Ross. Leon is also survived by his siblings: Frances (Harry) Landis of Hartford City, Indiana, Mary Taylor of Muncie, Indiana, Clesta (Donnie) Thomas of Hartford City, Indiana, and Lesta Petta of Geneva, Indiana. He was preceded in death by one brother and 6 sisters. Friends may visit with the family on June 28th from noon until 1:00 pm in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. A service celebrating Leon's life will be held at 1:00 pm in the funeral chapel. As per Leon's wishes, cremation is to take place and he will be laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made in Leon's name to either Hospice Foundation, 4220 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 210, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545; or to Pet Refuge, Inc., 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, Indiana 46544.
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June 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! Debbie(Barnhart)Kindle
Sharon Gill-Vanden Bossche
June 29, 2013
Uncle Leon, we will miss you, your smile and wit. But also know that you are no longer in pain and with many loved ones, that you have missed. Love you always.
Aunt Ruth and Doug, our hearts are with you in these times and love you and pray that your hearts will heal in time, Uncle Leon was and always will be a wonderful man just like his daddy, and will be missed, Much Love you both...
Cherie Sparkman
June 27, 2013
Will miss you too Uncle Leon!!! Prayers and hugs go out to Aunt Ruth and family!
Lynnette Bower
June 27, 2013
Mrs. Baker and family, Mr. Baker was one of the nicest people I ever met. I enjoyed being his neighbor. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Georgia Gill-Elkins
June 27, 2013
Aunt Ruth, Doug and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Uncle Lee, our hearts cried when we heard of your passing,guess God decided it was your time. So he took you home to heaven, but in our heart you will always stay. You were a man, sweet, kind, so with kindness we will think of you. We know that you are looking down upon us, keeping us safe, making sure your families lives go ok. God gave us a special gift, yes we were the lucky ones because God gave us you.
Cindy VanderZanden
June 27, 2013
Will miss you Uncle Leon.
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