Obituaries

November 28, 1928 to August 26, 2013

GALVESTON - Martha Baker, 84, of Walton passed away at 12:05 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport, surrounded by her loving family.  

She was born Nov. 28, 1928 in Medaryville, to the late Helen and Ray Banes.  

Survivors include Charles L. Baker, husband, her children Charles L. Baker, Jr (Sandra) of Kokomo, Jeffery S. (Nancy) of Logansport,  Randall S. (Lisa), of Peru, Dennis D. (Elsie) of Walton,  Martalee Montgomery (Ron) of Walton, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also, three sisters Ramona (Jimmy) Departe, of Casa Grande, AZ, Judy (Ray) Propoes of Idaville, and Debra Durham of Dobie, TX.

Mrs. Baker was a member of Walton Christian Church. She was a former member of Gay Niters Home Economics Club.She was a retired cook from Lewis Cass High School, and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Aug. 30), at Walton Christian Church in Walton, with Rev. Bill Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Walton IOOF Cemetery in Walton.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s association in her honor.