Obituaries

April 8, 1929 to June 28, 2023

MEDARYVILLE - Alberta S. Baker, 94, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, June 28, at Northwest Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born April 8, 1929 at home in rural Rich Grove Township to the late Alfred H. and Amanda A. [Luebbe] Rhode. She graduated from Medaryville High School in 1947. On June 19, 1948, she married Ora R. Baker at St. John’s Church in Medaryville. He passed away Aug. 7, 2014.

Alberta Baker

She is survived by:
Rebecca S. (Richard) Burianek, North Judson, Daughter
Alan G. Burianek, Indianapolis, Grandson
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
David L. Rhode, Foster Son
Jennifer R. Baker, Daughter
Melanie L. Holder, Granddaughter
Genevieve Correll, Sister
H. Vivian Hibbs, Sister

Mrs. Baker was a seamstress at the Medaryville garment factory for many years until it closed. She and her husband raised two wonderful daughters, as well as a beloved foster son. Daughter Jennifer passed away unexpectedly Feb. 15, 1999. After Ora retired, his wife was his faithful caretaker until he passed away. She was a longtime member of the Medaryville Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening and canning. Her favorite crop was tomatoes. She always kept a very clean and tidy home. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She especially loved her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 11:a.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association

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