Obituaries

August 30, 1930 to October 4, 2010

WINAMAC -  Chester M. Baker, 80, 322 South St., Winamac, died at 8:41 a.m., Monday, Oct. 4, at RiverCrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka.

He was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Headlee to the late George R. and Theresa B. Rex Baker. He married Viola Dunker on Sept. 29, 1974 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: a sister, Iona Haskins, Monticello; a twin brother, Lester Baker, Monon; and three brothers, Alvin (Virginia) Baker, Logansport, Ora (Rebecca) Baker, Medaryville and Charles Leroy (Martha) Baker, Walton.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Fern Jordan; and two brothers, Harold and Grover.

Mr. Baker was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. He retired from Winamac Steel where he was employed for 24 years.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday, Oct. 16), at the funeral home with Cliff Smedstad officiating.