Obituaries

February 4, 1945 to July 23, 2024

WINAMAC - Susan L. “Sue” Baker, 79, of Kewanna, passed away Tuesday, July 23, in Mishawaka.

She was born Feb. 4, 1945 in Connersville, to the late Chester and Nellie [Reeder] Pavy. After graduating from Connersville High School, she attended Ball State University where she met her future husband, Paul C. Baker. The couple wed Jan. 26, 1965 in Cassopolis, MI. He passed away Dec. 2, 2011.

Sue Baker

Survivors include:
Trent R. (Amy) Baker, Son
Chad M. (Samantha) Baker, Son
Kristy Kay (Wyatt) Showley, Daughter
Andy M. McComas-Baker, Grandson
Jaqualyn S. McComas-Baker, Granddaughter
Joel M. Showley, Grandson
Ethan A. Showley, Grandson
Aiden P. Showley, Grandson
Brady P. Baker, Grandson
Bryce S. Baker, Granddaughter
Dennis R. Baker, Brother-in-law
John L. (Jackie) Baker, Cousin-in-law
David W. (Phyllis) Baker, Cousin-in-law
Michael D. (Traci) Martin, Nephew
Danielle L. Baker, Niece
Brittany N. Baker, Niece
Many Great Nieces and Nephews
Martha K. Krohn, Best Friend

Preceded in death by:
Chester R. and Sarah L. [Davidson] Baker, In-Laws
Lucinda L. Martin, Sister-in-law
Robert C. Martin, Brother-in-law
C. Chet Martin, Nephew

Later in her life, Mrs. Baker completed her secondary education at IU Kokomo, earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming a licensed teacher. Fondly known as Mrs. Baker to her students, she was a beloved educator; teaching elementary school at Winamac and Knox. She enjoyed worshipping at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac where she was a longtime member. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved our Lord, Jesus Christ, throughout her life and was a faithful servant to Him until her last breath. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, July 29, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Monday), at the church with Pastor Matthew Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the Paul C. Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bethel Bible Church, or Gideon’s International.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.