Mark Baker Obituary

Baker, Mark Wesley 64, of Mount Prospect; beloved husband of Sheila (nee Fisher) Baker; loving father of Jennifer (Salvatore) D'Andrea and Craig Baker; dear brother of Kent Thomas (Patricia Sullivan) Baker, Mary (Steve) Pollack, Sally Newell and the late Craig Baker, the late Keith Baker and the late Barbara Schwind; dear nephew of Patricia Dunham; brother in law of Daniel Fisher; and cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3 until 9 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Prayer service 11 AM Friday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment Randhill Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society 1114 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or to the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2012.
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Daddy the year hasn't been easy . My heart aches for you everyday and I love and miss you so much'. XOXO

Jen

July 3, 2013

Love u and miss you!!!! XOXOXO

Jen

October 3, 2012

2 months Daddy...can't believe it. I miss u everyday and love you so much. I hope you know how much you are missed by everyone. XOXO forever n ever!!
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Jen

August 28, 2012

3 weeks and no easier! Love you and miss you soooo much!!! Think of you every minute of everyday!!!

jen

July 24, 2012

Dear Sheila,Craig and Jen,
We are so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry, Sue, Ryan, Kevin and Kaitlin Hayes

Hayes Family

July 11, 2012

Dear Sheila,Craig and family,
We have just now heard about Mark's passing.We are so sorry that when we saw you we could not offer our sympathy.We knew Mark only during our sons soccer game years.Mark coached the team and the kids loved him.We are so sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.

Jim,Joann and Justin Zummo

July 10, 2012

Daddy,
I love and miss you so much. It's been one week today and the pain and heartbreak is unbearable. I love you!

jen

July 10, 2012

Sheila,
I was so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. May you and your family find solace in all the wonderful memories you carry. Linda Simons

July 9, 2012

Dear Sheila,Jenny ,Craig and the entire Baker Family, We are deeply saddened by Mark's passing. You will be in our prayers ,always. We love you.

Kathy and Keith Fowler

July 7, 2012

My thoughts and love go out to Sheila, Craig, Jenny and the entire Baker family on the loss of Mark.

Nancy Eisman

July 6, 2012

Sheila, On behalf of my family we send our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mark. we know that you will have the stregth to carry on. The Schwind Family

July 5, 2012

DEAR TOM AND PATTI: SO VERY SORRY WE COULD NOT ATTEND THE WAKE BUT ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR LOSS

BOB & BARBARA GREDZIELESKI

July 5, 2012

May the family find comfort in the words at Psalms 55:22.

July 5, 2012

Dear Sheila and family,
I was so sad to hear about your husband. You were lucky to have each other, but for too short a period of time.
Demetra and family

demetra soter

July 5, 2012

Dear Sheila and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by all.

Roland and Kathy Paulnitsky

July 5, 2012

I am so very sorry about Mark's death - he was such a wonderful friend and neighbor and our times with him weren't nearly enough. Hopefully he and Gary are enjoying some good stories, love, char

Charlene McDonnell

July 5, 2012

Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and your family. I will be thinking of you.

Tam Schiller

July 5, 2012

Sheila,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May all your great loving memories serve as your strength.
Joey Weisman

July 5, 2012

Jen,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsay Edquist

July 5, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. God grant you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
"To live in the hearts of others is not to die".

Helen Vulpone

July 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the whole Baker family. Jen, all my love and prayers.

Grace D'Andrea

July 5, 2012

Dear Baker's I am so sorry for your loss,my family (O'Connor) for many years,Mark and I went to kindergarten together! So sorry to hear of his death,and of your other siblings as well,such a great family!
Deepest sympathy, you are all in my prayers
Lynne (O'Connor) Ferraro
Park Ridge,Il

July 4, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joan & John Cooke

July 4, 2012

Sheila, Craig and family, so sorry. May your friends and family love help you two during this hard time.
Vic and Mary Kay Winandy

Mary Kay Winandy

July 4, 2012

Dear Sheila,
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. May the memories of your life together carry you through this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Bob and Charlene Appleson

July 4, 2012

Sheila and the Baker Family, I am saddened to hear about your loss of Mark. My condolences to everyone.

Lynn Haverland

July 4, 2012

Shelia, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jay Lipkin

July 4, 2012

Dear Sheila,
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Mark. You have my deepest sympathies. At times like this it is hard to say the right words.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Joe Fivelson

Joseph Fivelson

July 4, 2012

Shiela I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you

Tom Tomczak

July 4, 2012

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. While I never met Mark, I know this has to hurt, and my prayers are with you and your family.

Kirk Steinhaus

July 4, 2012

Dale and Robin Lustig

July 4, 2012

He was a good man and I will miss him.
My condolences to his family and his other friends.

William Callen

July 4, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Baker family

Tim Enright

July 4, 2012

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