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Lawrence Baker Obituary

Baker, Lawrence G. age 64, of Brookfield, beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Grossmann), fond father of Ryan L. Baker, loving grandfather of Harmony Krista, dear son of the late Lawrence and Anne (the late Donald Slapelis) Baker, dear brother of Donald (Diane) and the late Paul (Margaret) Slapelis, dear son-in-law of the late Edward and Violet Lorenz, and brother-in-law of the late Wayne Grossman, "uncle", godfather, and friend to many. Visitation at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Park and Grant Aves., Brookfield, on Sunday, June 7, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family fund appreciated. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Ltd. For info 708-485-0214

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 7, 2009.

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Beverly Trevino

June 10, 2009

My deepest condolences to Ryan, Harmony,and Bonnie for the loss of Larry. I pray for God to give you all the strength to heal during this sad time in your lives.

Sandy Taylor

June 8, 2009

Larry's smile, sense of humor, and willingness to help out anyone will be missed by many (I am among them). He was one of the most friendly and helpful guys I ever knew. Bonnie & Ryan, I'll be praying for your strength and comfort during this sad time.

Judy Knudsen

June 7, 2009

Bonnie & Ryan my sympathy to you both on the passing of Larry. Judy Knudsen

Steven Vaughan

June 7, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Everytime that I saw him throughout the years that I knew him, was his genuine smile and his sense of humor. I will truly miss him.

June 6, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Larry's death. Please accept our deepest sympathy at his passing. He was a good neighbor and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who asked. Your old neighbors at 4137 Oak Ave. George & Martha Rogers

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