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John Baker Obituary

Baker, John J. age 45 suddenly, beloved husband of Kelly (nee McFarlane), loving father of Evan, Jenna and Colin Baker. devoted son of Albert (Barbara) and the late Sandy (nee Jackson) and son-in-law of Richard and the late Jean McFarlane. Dear brother of Barbara (John) Heilman and Cynthia (Ken) McAdrian, fond uncle of Theresa, Leo, Jacqueline, Christi, Johnna, John, Angela, Jimmy, Alyssa, Kayla, Tiffany, Morgan, Kaitlyn and Megan. Best "BUD" of George Mills and a cherished brother in law and friend of many. Veteran U.S. Army, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home 4635 S. Wallace St. (46th Place at McInerney's Corners) to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Private 773-268-0703

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by KELLY, EVAN, JENNA & COLIN BAKER.

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Love your favorite sister in law

January 20, 2025

Another year, more tears. It's been really rough especially since Kelly joined you. I miss you both so so much. What I wouldn't do to trade places with you both so you could be here. There's not a single day that has gone by since either of you left that I haven't thought about you. Please continue to watch over us all, especially the kids. I know you're looking down have them beaming with pride like we are that look great young adults they have become. Give Fannie, Mom and Dad big hugs from us until them how much we miss them too. Until we meet again, Baker... As always I still got you last brother

Your favorite sister in law,Lisa

January 19, 2023

It's almost another year gone by and the pain has never gotten any easier. If anything this year it's twice as hard, at least for us down here. I'm sure you're happier than you've been since you've left us now that the love of your life is that your side. We miss you both so much. I know that you're both looking down on the children with so much pride in your hearts and smiles on your faces. Please continue to watch over us all. Please make sure to give Colleen, Kelly and Mom and Dad big tight squeezes from all of us. I love and miss you Baker! ps and still I got you last

Q

July 28, 2022

Hey Baker now that you got the love of your life up there the two years get together and send me down some lottery numbers. Give Kelly a big hug and a kiss for me and tell her I miss her more than she will ever know same goes for Fanny & mom and dad

November 22, 2019

Missing you a lot today Bud

Lisa

November 22, 2016

Happy Birthday John!! Miss you today more so than most days. Congrats on that Cubbie win, I'm sure you & dad were beaming with pride!! Please continue the watch over Kelly & the kids. Until we meet again.....I still got you last!!! ❤ Love & miss you
Q

December 16, 2015

Hey Bud Love and miss you so much I still have your pic facing my pc so you can watch me play poker I miss ya so much my friend thinking of you always your bud

Lisa McFarlane

January 17, 2015

I did not realize this was still active. I miss John each and every day! Every night before I go to bed I talk to him, wishing he was still here. Keep watching over all of us Baker. Love ya and as always....I got you last, nannananana

January 15, 2015

hey bud your pic is right here on my desk i think of you always miss you so much your bud

Lisa

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas John. I love and miss you more than life. Enjoy your heavenly celebration with our Lord. Give everyone my love!

December 19, 2012

hey bud sometimes it feels like just a few seconds of go you left us other times it feels like years and years no matter what i love ya and miss ya bud i love and miss you so bud

a brothers love

January 16, 2009

Our last time together

Barbara Heilman(Baker)

January 16, 2009

This is a poem my brother john wrote to my mom(r.i.p.)my sister,myself and to all that loved him. laughing over tea
I think about you often and how I wish our lives could be.Visiting each other often,and laughing over tea.But life is full of roads to take,and sometimes we choose wrong.It often feels lifes journey,is unfair and overdrawn.I used to pray to God at night,to set our troubles free,and give us what we all deserve,a normal family.But lately Ive been thinking,what does normal mean?Does the love I feel for all of you,not exist because it cant be seen.Im sure its there,I feel it,and I hope that you can too.These words I write are my soul,and my soul I share with you! I feel the need to tell you,in my own special way.I love you and I miss you.every second of every day.And as our lives continue,sometimes bitter sometimes sweet.Along the roads we travel,theres a place where we all meet.Our troubles all behind us,our lives now worry free.We'll be visiting each other often,and laughing over tea.
This was written in 2003,his talent was unbelievable his love never ending......My brother I cant wait to laugh and share some tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! missing you always,,,Barb
One year on the 22nd of this month and it still feels like yeasterday,the hurting isnt easier the pain wont go away,its a struggle every day.Watch over us here on earth and give us strength to carry on.

Lisa McFarlane

January 14, 2009

John;
I can not fathom that it has been almost a year without you already, (I want to throw up everytime I see the American Idol commercials) it seems like a lifetime, i do not understand why God took you and do not think I will ever fully accept it. I think about everyday and go over that night like it was yesterday...i miss you so much and can't get used to you not being here, most of all my heart breaks for Kelly and the kids, Barb and Cindy and all the nieces and nephews who love you so much. I keep trying to tell myself that you are in a better place and that there is no pain and suffering, you are so much better off than we are here, but now we all need help on how to deal with our pain and suffering, and how to get used to life without you. So many days I get up and say oh my God it was a bad dream but then I realize it's not. Please continue to watch over us all and ask God to please help us all with this never ending grief! ILY Lisa

Daddy's Girl (Jenna)

December 28, 2008

Sorry I'm late but merry Christmas dad. Both Christmas & my birthday sucked without you.

Lisa McFarlane

November 28, 2008

John
Happy Belated Birthday brother-in-law....miss you so much, I wake up everyday and think God it really happened, it is getting a bit easier yet the pain is still there, I worry so much about Kelly and the kids, If I miss you this much, it must be killing them. I'm sure you watched with pride and joy as we sang and drank a toast to you on Wallace. Give mom a big hug and tell her I said I love and miss her. ILY
Lisa

PS I know you heard me let that big one rip after the happy birthday song to you......got you last!!!!!!

Evan Baker

November 23, 2008

Happy birthday dad. Sorry im a day late. I still miss you.

barbara baker

November 22, 2008

Happy Birthday to the Greatest Brother a girl could have,you will be thought of thru the day with love and a bit of an ache in our hearts,I wish I could do more than just speak to your spirit,I want to wrap my arms around you and bury my hea d in your chest and celebrate together so as you watch us from the heavens know we miss you love you and will never forget the love and care you shared with us,till God chooses us to reunite ...I love you and goodnight.

barbara heilman(baker)

August 26, 2008

Hey Bro, All the birthdays and holidays are falling upon us and there is an emptiness we all feel it we look around and i know our thoughts are the same,without you they will never be the same.I miss you so very much my heart is not healing well from losing you,you were so much to me and I pray you knew that.Its moms birthday and cindy and I are going to visit her but since she is there with you can you give her a kiss from us and tell her she is missed and will always be remembered for she was the best momm in the world.. Barb

THERESA GONZALEZ

August 15, 2008

HI UNCLE JOHN,

JUST WANTED TO SAY I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT AND I MISS YOU VERY MUCH! ITS WEIRD NOT SEEING YOUR FACE IT'S ESPECIALLY GONNA BE HARD THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS WITH ALL THE KIDS PARTIES AND THINGS GOING ON. I ESPECIALLY THOUGHT ABOUT YOU ALOT THE DAY I HAD SADIE. I KNEW YOU WERE THERE WITH ME I COULD FEEL YOUR PRESENCE "BY THE WAY THANKS FOR THE EASY DELIVERY"! WHEN I HELD HER FOR THE FIRST TIME I REMEMBERED YOU WOULD ALWAYS COME SEE ME WHEN I CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL TO MEET YOUR NEW NIECE!!! I REMEMBERED I YOU ALWAYS SAID HOW YOU LOVED HOW NEWBORN BABIES SMELLED SO DON'T WORRY UNCLE JOHN I HELD HER CLOSE AND TOOK A LONG DEEP BREATH OF HER JUST FOR YOU!!! I LOVE YOU AND I KNOW YOUR HERE WITH US. PLEASE WATCH OVER EVERYBODY ESPECIALLY MY MOMMA RIGHT NOW! YOU WERE HER SHOULDER TO CRY ON AND SHE NEEDS YOUR STRENGTH! I LOVE YOU! OH GIVE GRAMMA A HUGE HUG AND KISS FOR ME!

cindy mcadrian

July 1, 2008

JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE YOU!
STAY KOOL!
LOVE JOO-JOO!

Jenna Baker

June 15, 2008

Happy fathers day dad!

LISA MCFARLANE

June 15, 2008

John;
Happy Father's Day - miss you more today then most, still can't get used to you not being here, gets harder each time the family gets together, please continue watching over all of us and give mom a big hug and kiss for me.
Love and Miss you!!

LOVE JOO-JOO

cindy mcadrian

May 15, 2008

I STILL FEEL YOU HERE BROTHER ITS NOT REAL TO ME!
GIVE MOM A KISS FOR ME OK!

LISA MCFARLANE

May 13, 2008

Hey Baker;
Missing you again this week, not that I don't miss you daily but this week has been extremely hard, maybe becasue I realize it was Kelly's 1st mothers day without you, God there are going to be lots of "1st" and that sucks!! Kids seem to be dealing but Kelly, not so good, I can't even imagine being in her shoes cuz if I miss you this much it has got to be killing Kelly - thought about you being with my mom and yours this weekend so that made me feel a little better but I really wish you were here. Love and Miss you so much.... Q

Lisa McFarlane

March 24, 2008

John;
Missed you yesterday, even though you were not there with us we were all thinking of you, kids and Kelly seemed to handle the first holiday without you so so, getting a little easier day by day but the nights are hard, think about you every night and every morning, still waiting to have "the dream"....hope it's not going to take as long as mom is...tell her I said come on already, I've been waiting patiently for years now. Please keep watch over all of us and pray that soon the healing will begin
Love and miss you so much

Lisa McFarlane

March 11, 2008

Brother In Law.....
Thinking about you a lot today, think I may have had a dream about you cuz you were on my mind 1st thing this morning, I still can't get over the fact that you're gone and I guess none of us ever will, I just did not realize how much I would miss you so soon, it's been less than three months and it seems like I haven't seen you in forever, not that I'm in any rush now to do so, I know you are watching over all of us along with mom, aunt chickie, and your mom I just wish it was easier for us down here. Love and miss you more than you'll ever know!
Your #1 sister-in-law

barbara heilman

March 4, 2008

John, I miss you so much it hurts that your not here to talk with,laugh with and get thru this crazy life with.I dont understand why God took you especially since it had not been long since mom went to heaven.I pray every night that you both watch over all of us here and help us to heal these hearts that are broken.You will forever be in our hearts.on our minds and in our dreams

Shirley Palmer

February 25, 2008

The entire family is so sorry for your loss, you will be missed,
From: Aunt Shirley Baker-Palmer(MS), Joni Wood and husband Nathan Wood(MS), Jennifer Inboden and Shawn(Chicago), and Jon Palmer(Big Jon=)and family(S.Illinois)

CINDY MCADRIAN

February 18, 2008

I LOVE YOU JOHN!
LOVE JOO-JOO_
AND JR!
THANKS FOR THE NICKNAME!
I MISS YA!
CINDY!

Lisa McFarlane

February 15, 2008

John;
It has only been a short time since you left us and already I miss you (whoada thunk it!) I really, really miss you, can’t seem to get used to walking in the house and not seeing the back of your big head sitting in that chair…At first I think I was telling myself, oh it will get easier, but it is getting harder, I cry each night thinking of all the things that you are going to miss, all the important thing in the lives of the kids, all the family vacations we go on, watching Katie, Morgan and Meg grow into young adults, missing out on Evan’s H.S. graduation and hopefully his first day of college, Jenna’s graduations and all the things in life that she is determined to accomplish, Colin, well he has all kinds of things planned for himself, he was just telling Kelly yesterday that he will never leave home, not even to go to college and that she can support him so he doesn’t have to go….out of the mouths of babes….. I think the hardest thing is not seeing Kelly smile lately; it’s heartbreaking and I know she is still in shock and probably will be for a long time. I walk in a see the kids and how they seem so strong and seem to be getting along well under the circumstances, they are still bickering and fighting at times but then they still sit and watch TV together, they help each other out with things and you can feel the bond between them but I’m not there when they close their eyes to sleep, I know they miss you, so much more than they may realize now, it will be harder when they begin realizing that “I wish Dad was here for this” but then I think of how blessed we all were to have you here, and how much more we are blessed to have you watching over all of us, I think today when I woke up and I received Evan’s message to you that he had finally found the back of the remote it hit me………he did not find it, you found it for him, I realize now that you will not miss out on anything in their lives, you will forever watch over them and the rest of us, you will have the opportunity to meet Theresa’s new baby before all of us and you will know when and if Jackie, Christy or Johnna will have kids, you will be there for all of the important times in the kids lives and with us each time we are together for gatherings, I realize it get’s easier as time passes and hope we all have the strength to get each other threw this difficult, tragic time….I love and miss you very much and just like you did for your mom, I will keep this book open so the kids and everyone else can write to you as well. Oh and I am also taking Colin on as the recipient of our little game he’s the only one who will get a kick out of it like we did!!! Rest in Peace and do me a favor and give mom a great big hug for me and if you run into Kathy Barrett up there – give her a crack in the forehead and tell her I said
“forehead” and that I love and miss her too!

Evan

February 13, 2008

Hi Dad! We found the back of the clicker today.

barbara heilman

February 8, 2008

My Brother has touched so many lives with his laughter and loving heart..He never let me his sister down and he always supported me and had my back and I his.My children are left numb because he was their favorite uncle and they looked foward to every visit.I find it hard to move about daily because there is an empty spot in my heart,I miss the phone calls already,I dread the first family gathering when you are not there,the holidays will never be the same,your voice I still hear and I am gratefull that the night before our last words were I love you!!!!Goodnight my brother until at heavens gate we meet again.

My Uncle John. Missed.

Jacqueline

February 8, 2008

I haven't read any of these signing till now.. this is really hard and im finding it more difficult by the day to deal with the reality of my pain. i miss you. Aunt Kelly you and your family have really been a special piece of my life (Auntie Em and ToTo).. Uncle John was truly amazing and i am so proud to say that he was apart of my life. I pray to him every night. I know he is happy now. I love you.

Alice Self

February 6, 2008

Kelly
there is not a day that goes by that we don't think about John its unreal just can't be true and the same question comes to mind why ?
none of us will ever understand that.
John will be in our familys heart forever, he was a real cool guy.

TCB John we miss you.
Love Alice & Family

MCFARLANE FAMILY

February 5, 2008

A Very Untimely Dear John Letter

It seems so unreal that I should write this letter to you today. You have been taken from us at such an early stage in your life and we are all left behind with so much sorrow and sadness in our hearts.

They say that God has a plan for each of us from the moment of conception to the moment of death and while we may not know why God chose to take you from us so soon, we must trust in His love and know that he will love and protect YOU as you loved and protected here on Earth.

Hands down, your legacy is one of love and devotion to your family. You were a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and friend to so many.

Your love and devotion to your Mom and sisters was apparent at a very early age. You were a best friend and brother to Barb and Cindy and you became a special and loving uncle to all of your nieces and nephews throughout your lifetime.

I have so many cherished memories of our teen years and how we “lived” our lives on the corner of 45th & Wallace. A corner on which you met and fell in love with my sister Kelly.

I fondly remember your dating years and how you took the bus from the neighborhood to our home at 76th & Lawndale to spend as much time as possible with Kelly. Your undying love for her was apparent even way back then.

I can still hear the kitchen door open and the sound of my father’s nightly call down to the basement “Kelly, it’s 10:30 PM, time for John to go.” And go you did … back to the bus stop for the long haul back to the neighborhood. Only to return again and again.

All of those trips paved way to a lifetime of endless love between you and Kelly. 17 years married and 27 years as her best friend produced three beautiful blessings in our lives in the form of Evan, Jenna, and Colin. Each is so unique and so very loved. Evan, the kindest, gentlest soul I know. He was our first and he is now and will always be our Magoo. Jenna, our little Christmas miracle baby girl, is the strong and quiet redhead who loves school and sports with her Dad. And then there’s Colin. Well, let’s just say for those of you who know and love Colin, you’ll understand that it when I say that he is certainly one of kind.


Thank you John for being such a loving husband, best friend and father to Kelly and the kids. Their lives have changed forever with your passing but the love that you gave to them and the love that they have for you will live on forever in their hearts.

I promise you this John, they will never be alone. They will be surrounded by family and friends who love them as you did. So rest peacefully with God, my Mom, your Mom, Grandma Hattie and your beloved Elvis. Please watch over Kelly and the kids from above until you all meet again.

You wrote three beautiful poems for each of your children when they were born which we will cherish forever. If I had to sum up your life John, I would without hesitation quote a few lines from the poem that you wrote for Colin when he was born. They read as follows:

They say a man is measured
by his money and his worth
But if you measured me by my children, I am the richest man on earth. So thank you Lord
For the miracle of life.
Thank you for my family,
my children and my wife.

On behalf of the Baker and McFarlane families, I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support you have all shown for Kelly, John and the kids during this very difficult time.

Thank you to our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Your love and kindness have meant so much to all of us. Please keep Kelly and her family in your prayers.

Lisa McFarlane

February 1, 2008

There are not enough words or space here to tell you how much I loved John and how much he meant to me and my family. Like Richie, the first time I met John he was a long haired freak, I can still remember being pulled into the bathroom on 76th street, I was laughing so harm my mom put her hand across my mouth to shut me up before he heard me laughing. He was around everyday after that, he was one of my best friends, as well as a second brother, he allowed me to move in with him and Kelly not only once, or twice but four of five times though out my roaming days, I’ll never forget how much time and effort he put into the basement where they live now just so it looked more like an apartment than someone’s basement, he did everything for me, even took me on every family vacation just so I would not miss out on anything the kids experienced, he never complained, at least not to me, I could tell him anything without worrying about someone else finding out, he could count on me as well. I remember not having a date for my first high school dance and even though I had a crew cut, John put on a suite and took me so I would not miss out…..all the parties, best one had to be at Metcalf’s house when John fell down the stairs, I’m laughing as I’m writing because it seems like it just yesterday, all the rides to and from, all the late nights on the back porch, and then came the kids, John was a great dad, he loved and admired all three of his children and was proud of them for their accomplishments and he was not only a father but a friend to all three, he was a great husband and best friend to my sister, we were blessed to have him in our lives, most of all I was blessed to have him as a “big brother”, and I will morn and miss him each and everyday.

Lisa McFarlane

January 31, 2008

There are not enough words or space here to tell you how much I loved John and how much he meant to me and my family. Like Richie, the first time I met John he was a long haired freak, I can still remember being pulled into the bathroom on 76th street, I was laughing so harm my mom put her hand across my mouth to shut me up before he heard me laughing. He was around everyday after that, he was one of my best friends, as well as a second brother, he allowed me to move in with him and Kelly not only once, or twice but four of five times though out my roaming days, I’ll never forget trying to sneak in one night on 44th street and putting my foot in the bedroom window only to find John’s head underneath, I think that was the only time he ever really got mad or yelled at me. I recall how much time and effort he put into the basement where they live now just so it looked more like an apartment than someone’s basement, he did everything for me, moved me in and out of every place I’ve lived, fixed everything that needed fixing and even took me on every family vacation just so I would not miss out on anything the kids experienced, he never complained, at least not to me. I could tell him anything without worrying about someone else finding out, he could count on me as well. I remember not having a date for my first high school dance and even though I had a crew cut, John put on a suite and a smile and took me so I would not miss out…..all the parties, best one had to be at Metcalf’s house when John fell down the stairs, I’m laughing as I’m writing cuz it seems like it just yesterday, then came the kids….I could go on and on for days but will stop short of saying how blessed Evan, Jenna and Colin were to have them as their dad. John was a great person, wonderful dad, a great husband and best friend to my sister, but most of all he was an older brother to me and I will miss him each and everyday.
Oh and for those of you who knew the game John and I played….I GOT YOU LAST BAKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEO Gonzalez

January 30, 2008

AUNT KELLY AND kids,
I am very sorry for your loss. It hurts alot to think about. My thoughts are with you. I am saddened very much but, stop at my sorrow to think of the heartache you and the kids must feel. There is not much to say except that He is in a better place now with my gramma and ur mom. We all have our special moments and memories with him and those thoughts will help us all get through this difficult time. I LOVE YOU AUNT KELLY

Jack tagler

January 30, 2008

I was sad to hear John's passing. John was a great guy. A sincere one. Always friendly to me. My condolences to your family.

ANNE BOWEN

January 30, 2008

KELLY,
I'M JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY IF YOU AND THE KIDS NEED ANYTHING. JOHN WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES FROM OVER THE YEARS, THERE ISN'T ENOUGH SPACE ON HERE. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GREAT FATHER. I WILL MISS HIM.
LOVE YOU,
ANNE AND PATRICK BOWEN

Tom Roudebush

January 29, 2008

Kelly and Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of your husband, father, brother and friend. You will remain in my prayers.


Sincerely,
Tom and Nancy Roudebush and Family

Leenie O'Brien

January 28, 2008

Kelly & Family, Barb, Cindy, and Theresa,

I am sooo sorry to hear about John. It is a horrible thing to have to cope with such a loss. He was a great person and was always very kind to everyone. All I can say is that He is back with your mom now and now you all have 2 special angels to watch over you. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan

January 28, 2008

Kelly and Family,

You are all being kept in my daily thoughts and prayers. God Bless and Keep you during this time of great sorrow.

Rest in PEACE, John.

DIANE KORKUS

January 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jeffery Havelka

January 27, 2008

Kelly and family,
We are truley sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in all your happy memories together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

Bob & Tracy Montalbano

January 27, 2008

Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.

I Never seen anyone so excited to get sweat pants for Christmas!!

Richie McFarlane

January 27, 2008

When I first met him I was about 10-11 yrs old, and the song "Signs" came to mind ("Long Haired Freakey People Need Not Apply"). Over the years we shared a lot of moments, here are just a few: the Cubs...Our hearts were broken in '84,89,98,03 and 07 as we bled Cubbie blue. He touted Elvis, I sided with Bruce, and even though we kidded each other about our choices, I KNOW he secretly liked Bruce. Beer Runs, car rides, and dog walks to Com Edison. The time we played cards for favors and HE had to carry my beer around at a family party, and follow me every where I moved. Slam dunking on him in the backyard, and watching him try and reach the rim, only to come up a little "short." How excited he was getting new sweat pants for Christmas. Beating him on EVERY game system (Coleco Vision, Intellivision, and Atari). Most of all, in a house filled with sisters, he wasn't just my brother-in-law, he was my brother...and I'll miss him.

Marty and Therese Tew

January 27, 2008

So sorry to hear of John's passing. May God watch over and be with you at this time.

my brother, my friend

barbara heilman(BAKER)

January 27, 2008

My brother,my friend, you are loved now and forever because in our hearts there is no end.you left without warning so there were no goodbyes making it difficult not to cry.I cant believe I am saying goodnight and I love you as we did our mother but your love lives on in us forever.

Maredith Robertson

January 26, 2008

Dear Kelly & Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family, We just have to remember his greatest gift love, will be carried with you always Bill & Maredith (Mick) Robertson

January 26, 2008

Richie & John

January 26, 2008

John & Colin

January 26, 2008

Vacation

January 26, 2008

John's Self Pic

January 26, 2008

Family Christmas, 2001

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John & Evan

January 26, 2008

John Joseph Baker

January 26, 2008

Lisa McFarlane

January 26, 2008

A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a father's name.

Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a father's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.

Anjanette,Tony and Briella Gorgoglione

January 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the loving memories you have sustain you in the days to come.

Danny Shannon

January 26, 2008

Kelly,
I'm so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. OUr thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family.

Steven E. Thomas

January 25, 2008

To the Baker/McFarlane Family:

Our Prayers are with you and your family at this great time of sorrow. It is a true testament to life when someone so loved is taken so untimely and is missed so profoundly. May God keep you during this time and in times ahead.

The Thomas Family

Lisa McFarlane

January 25, 2008

A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a father's name.

Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a father's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.

JOHN JOSEPH BAKER

January 25, 2008

Shari Vody

January 25, 2008

Dear Kelly,

Know that you have many friends, some of us who have known you for over 40 years. We may not see or talk to each other very often but it goes unsaid, if one of us needs something than we are there for each other. We all Love you and will always remember the good times that we had together with you and John. He was a good man, and a great husband and father. Just remember he will always be there along with Jean Marie to look down and protect both you and the kids.
All My Love,

Toni Heelan

January 25, 2008

Kelly and kids there are no words that will ever ease your pain, but comfort and love from family and friends are all around your family.I am truly sorry for your loss, and hope that you can find peace, If you need anything please call, and I know John in is in a safe and happy place . My prayers are with you.

January 25, 2008

To the Baker and McFarlane Families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know that you are all a part of my extended family and he will be missed. John was a wonderful friend, and boy did he make me laugh. He hit me so hard with a snowball when we were younger, it gave me a black eye. May he rest in peace, Amen.

Diane (Barrett) Jurs and Family

sara douglas

January 25, 2008

i am so sorry for your lost you will be in my prayers love sara

Joe and Jenny Garza

January 25, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

CHRISTMAS 2007

THERESA GONZALEZ

January 25, 2008

MY DEAREST UNCLE JOHN,
I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE NEWS WHEN I HEARD! HOW COULD THE GOOD LORD CALL YOU HOME SO SOON WHEN WE ALL FELT WE NEEDED YOU MORE HERE? A MILLION QUESTIONS RUN THROUGH MY MIND DAY IN AND DAY OUT, BUT I FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT MY GRAMMA WAS THERE TO WELCOME YOU HOME. YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON AND A WONDERFUL GODFATHER AND AN EVEN MORE AMAZING UNCLE AND GREAT UNCLE. I FEEL BLESSED IN HAVING YOU AS A PART OF MY LIFE AND MY CHILDRENS AND I WILL FOREVER HOLD ON TO OUR SPECIAL MEMORIES WE HAD TOGETHER. GIVE GRAMMA A KISS FOR ME AND HELP HER BE OUR GUARDIAN ANGELS AND I KNOW I WILL SEE ONE DAY AGAIN. UNTILL THEN UNCLE JOHN GOODNIGHT AND I LOVE YOU!!!!

SHANTELL

January 25, 2008

TO KELLY AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOUS VERY MUCH.I AM HERE FOR YOU.

JOO-JOO

Cindy Mcadrian

January 25, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU KELLY,EVAN,JENNA AND COLIN.WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
I LOVE MY BROTHER VERY MUCH!I KNOW THAT HE IS WITH MY MOTHER NOW AND HE IS AT PEACE! GOODNIGHT AND I LOVE YOU TO MY DEAR BROTHER JOHN.
LOVE JOO-JOO
AKA YOUR BABY SISTER CINDY!

Natalie, John, Michael & Kylee Selvig

January 25, 2008

May all the wonderful memories of John comfort you. We are so very sorry and need you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers as well as we all have a new guardian angel to watch over us.

January 25, 2008

To the Baker and McFarlane family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As you all know, you all have been an extension of our family. My heart aches at the loss of a wonderful friend. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Diane (Barrett) Jurs and Family

Tina, John and Zak Lutz

January 25, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome guy and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.

kathy rice

January 25, 2008

kelly i'm so sorry for lost. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. kathy rice

Tracy Finnegan

January 25, 2008

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...
We are very saddened for your loss. Please know you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.May God bless you all.
With Love,
The Finnegan-Carrion Family.

Cathy & Dino Whitney

January 25, 2008

Kelly, what can I say other than I am truly sorry for your loss. As I wipe away the tears, I am reminded of many of the good times we had when we were kids and a smile comes to my face. I hope your memories fill your heart and spirit. Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Sherry, Eric & Jason Noto

January 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol & Rich Konagel

January 25, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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