Frank Baker Obituary

Thank you for I citi g me to say a few words about Dr. Baker. I worked for his Father, Mr. Frank Baker, at The Goes Printing Press Company. He always spoke very highly about his family. I remember when Dr. Baker would call the office to speak with his Dad, he was always very polite. My family and I were sad to learn of their passings. God Bless and RIP. Carol Sacchetti

Well, tomorrow it will be one year...I can't quite believe it! I miss you soooooooooooo much...I wish you were here, but not as sick and in pain as you were. Lots has happened this past year not the least of which Captain died right after you, I think he had a broken doggie heart. We got a new boyfriend for Maggie. His name is "chip" after your childhood nick name. Gram suggested it. He is a black standard poodle. He is 9 months old and weighs 65 #'s. You would really like him...he is as mischevious as you. Sometimes I feel like you are whispering to me, esp. when I don't know what to do about something...you always knew what to do...or at night watching the TV or at bedtime or I could go on forever...I will always love you, always. "Little Star"

Happy Father's Day sweetie!

Well sweetie, both of the kids have written something I guess it’s my turn. In case you don’t know it’s your “Little Star”, Mary. I bet your feeling good up there, walking on two feet, eating sugar and Vidalia onions, fishing ,having some scotch with Herm, your dad, my dad, Tom Corcoran and you finally met my brother Chuck. It’s a little scary down here without you, but I think I’m doing OK…I have my moments, like right now, but then I hear you telling me to pick myself up by my bootstraps and get on with living life. The house is all in bloom outside just like you like it. Karen and I put a flag on your grave for Memorial Day. Did you audition for the choir up there? Maggie and Captain are OK…Captain laid in front of the bathroom door for 2.5 hours waiting for you, he is aging quickly. There were about 400 people who attended your wake and/or funeral…pretty amazing and quite a tribute to my Frankie! I will love you for always! Little Star

My thoughts and affection are with you, Frank.

Love you dad. You will be with us forever.

We love you Dad and Grandpa!

To the Baker Family. My sincere sympathy on the passing of Dr. Baker. I remember him as Chip. I had the extreme pleasure of working with his Father at Goss Graphics for many years. Had met Chip and Family on several occasions including his Dads retirement. You are a wonderful Family. God bless.

Mrs. Baker and family, I am so sorry to hear that Dr Baker has passed. It was an honor to work with him at Porter Portage Hospital Campus. I will never forget his wisdom or kindness.

Dear Mary and Family:
I had the pleasure of working with both the Baker's , as they say , "back in the day!." As I recall, Frank would often walk around with an IV in one hand, while seeing ER patient's and Mary was one of my paramedic Instructors !
Both Frank and Mary were inspirational, as I eventually acquired a BSN. The most prominent aspect of working with frank, and the many GREAT ER docs he taught, was all staff were considered part of the TEAM, and our dicussions were so varied, from classical music to whatever area of the world was undergoing insurgents.... Frank will be missed by many, and remembered by even more.
My thoughts and prayers to Mary and family
- Sincerely, Jeanette Hilary (Zastrow)

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Dr. Baker. I worked for his Father at the Goss company in cicero, il, and I remember what a loving and caring family the Bakers are. Mr. Baker spoke from his heart when he told us about his family.
Respectfully,

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Dr. Baker. I worked for his Father at the Goss printing press company in cicero,il, and I remember what a loving and caring family the Bakers are. Mr. Baker spoke from his heart when he talked about his family.
Respectfully,

Carol Sacchetti, Cicero, IL.

Frank was a dear teacher, friend, colleague and occasional patient but always an inspiration. He will be missed.

Dear Mary I was in North Carolina when I heard about Frank's transition. My condolences to you and your family, and many thanks to all of the guidance and encouragement I received from you both during my early years in EMS. Much love to the Baker family. Cliff Boyce

Dear Mrs. Baker,
My wife, Mary Begole Nordstrom, did her ER residency under Dr. Baker from 1989-1992. he and Dr. Howes were tough but fair with Mary and she benefited greatly from it. Also she did many, many hours on the UofC helicopter -- fantastic adventues while also caring for those desperate in trauma. Thank you for all Dr. Baker did for the ER.

Dear Mary and Family
I first met Chip when we were teenagers in a summer job in Elmhurst. Seeing the bracelet on his wrist, i asked and he explained diabetes and stated his committment to go into medicine and try to find a cure and help people..He fulfilled his childhood ambition !
I knew his mother and worked with his father at Goss for many years,and heard how Chip's great skill helped save his father from a sudden anurism.
We mourne the loss,but treasure the many memories and know his Faith will guide him Home
Richard Sutis- Naperville

Dear Mary,

Frank was a brave pioneer, forging the way for others who were less sure or dedicated. He will be missed. I enjoyed the time we spent together on cases helping the injured find justice. And also the time we spent together on boats in south Florida. He loved those boat shows.

Dear Mary...I've known Frank for many years as an expert and a man I was able to discuss anything with, from music to medicine. He was a great physician, and so many patients who never had the benefit of his hands-on care themselves were touched in their lives by his advocacy for their rights, his dedication to improving medical care for all of us, and his courage to take on those who would rather hide shoddy care than improve it. Frank was a man who appreciated life and living, and never, ever, lost his smile. He will be missed.

Dr. Frank Baker was one of the finest medical educators I had ever come across. I will never forget his compassion and humor. Dr. Richard Saffro

Dear Mary: I just learned of Frank's death. He was a valued friend and colleague, brilliant, courageous, and incredibly brave. Frank was an icon of ethics and integrity, and of course, he possessed a razor-sharp mind. We discussed his medical issues, sailing, education, and life many times over the years, and he never whined or complained. The bravery of this brilliant man was manifest always. He will be missed by the uncounted thousands of people whose lives he touched. We had plans to go sailing with summer on Lake Michigan on my sailboat, dwarfed by his putt-putt, as I euphemistically called it. I regret we put that off.

Dear Mary, We loved this man! He was one of the most giving men we ever met and we will miss him deeply.
Jim & Carol Ricke

Frank was a zealous and effective advocate for victims of medical neglect, whose passion and humaneness will be greatly missed.

We miss Frank so much already! He will always be with Mary, Grandma Baker, Deb and Daria in spirit. He made the world a better place and those of us who knew him are better people because of him. God bless him! Love, Nicole Spreck O'Connor

One of the giants of emergency medicine. All of us who knew him well learned from him and owe him so much.

frank will remain one of the great optimistic and
adventurous spirits of our time! traveling with his wife mary and
his indomitable mother
Christine, into unknown
regions of the collapsed former
soviet union! He was ever
open to new ideas working
with the WHO regional director the regional center for disaster
management! General Sergey Gonchorov. Frank and Mary touched so many clinicians at
so many firsts from Tajikistan
to St Petersburg. To all he
touched he will remain the
vibrant optimist he was! He lived life with gusto and joy , never showing the stresses and strains of a difficult diabetic condition. Frank we love you! Sekhar Family

I was saddened by the passing of Frank. He was a great man in so many ways...he had significant impact on the lives he touched. The world was a better place because of him. It brings a smile to my face when I think about what a "cowboy" he was.

Dear Mary and Family,
May your faith and fond memories comfort you during this most difficult time. Frank's Walther Lutheran High School classmates remember his high school years and his generous reunion leadership. He will be missed.
Love, Donald and Georgia (Kuecker) Knuth

Mary and family,Our thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences to Mary and Family. A true loss to the field of emergency medicine.

Peace, Prayers, and Blessings. I was consistently impressed with Frank's grace and dignity. My sincere condolences.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

I love the Bakers so much and I am saddened by the sudden loss of Frank. You are all in my prayers.

Mary and family,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Frank will be missed.

Frank Jr. Left an amazing legacy of family and profession. His contributions to both his profession, patients and the family will live on for generations. Such an amazing man who made such great contributions has left us too soon.

My heart goes out to everyone who ever knew Frank. I have had the good fortune to know Frank and Mary for as long as I can remember. He was the most inspirational man. Loved by so many. He was as proud of his children as any man could be! He will be missed.

Frank was one of my favorite people. So smart and helpful in all aspects of life. From music, health issues or Lithuanian heritage, there was always something interesting to talk about with him. So many wonderful memories of parties and get-togethers that it will be hard to imagine Mary without Frank. My heart hurts for her and for her family. I am so sad it is just impossible to put into words. Prayers and God's blessings to Mary, Christine, and the rest of Frank's family. Love you. Bobbi Rakow

We have been friends of Frank & Mary for 20 years now. He always took care of us medically, calling prescriptions to anyplace we went on vacation, always helping us out. Frank and Lou had an intellectual connection when we spent time together. He was a brilliant man, a great person and always under stated, yet helpful, charitable and a terrific scenes of humor. He always appreciated any little thing you would do for him.
Once we spent time on his boat in Florida. I remember how happy he was while piloting his boat, being a great navigator and captain of his ship. He was so happy while on the ocean, he didn't stop smiling.
Our world will not be the same without Frank Baker, he will be missed, we are very lucky to have been in his life.
Love frm Lou & Linda Comadena

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANKS PASSING. I HAVE SEEN HIM EVERY YEAR AT THE XMAS PARTY AT BEVS. WE SHARED A NECK PROBLEM. BOBBIE LEMES

Although I only know Frank from his sister, my old neighbor, Bev's wonderful parties, I always remember him as being such a nice man. Always loved it when he joined in singing the Christmas Carols.
Jill Bennis