Glenn Baker

Glenn Baker

Age 92 of Coal City, passed away Friday November 7, 2014 at his home.

Born December 17, 1921 in Morris, Glenn was a son of the late Harry and Theresa (Jackson) Baker. He was raised in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School. Glenn honorably served in the United States Army during WWII, where he earned a Purple Heart and a Silver Star, as well as other various medals and accolades. He retired from Illinois Clay Products. Glenn was an active member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where he was as an Elder; previously served on the Coal City School Board; was a past Clay Pool Drainage Treasurer, and belonged to the American Legion. Glenn took pleasure in playing cards, hunting, fishing and sports. He was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and loved the outdoors. Glenn respected nature and wildlife and will be most remembered for his love of spending time with his family.

Survivors include his daughter Jan (the late Gary) Smith of Watertown, Wisconsin and son Douglas (Pam) Baker of Coal City; four grandchildren: Greg (Jennifer) Smith of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Sarah (Jeff) Schmitt of Fishers, Indiana, David (Ricky-Marie) Smith of Watertown, Wisconsin and Melissa (B.J.) Rigney of San Pablo, California; (12) great grandchildren: Owen Smith, Colby Smith, Joshua Porterfield, Maggie Schmitt, Eliot Schmitt, Cara Smith, Jacey Smith, Callen Smith, Ezra Smith, Asher Smith, Logan Rigney and Coda Rigney; one brother Leroy (the late Evelyn) Baker of Morris; one sister-in-law Shirley (David) Gunn of Bartlett, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as wonderful friends and neighbors.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Betty (nee Johnston) on October 9, 1995; second wife Mary Lou Hampton on December 12, 2004 and his son-in-law Gary Smith.

Visitation and video tribute will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 North Garfield Street (at First Street) in Coal City on Sunday, November 9, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and again on Monday November 10th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral services 11:00 a.m. Reverend Jan Chandler will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Glenn will be laid to rest with his first wife Betty.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Glenn's memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church; Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice or to Honor Flight.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)