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Karen Baker Obituary

Baker Karen Diane Baker, age 65, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by grandparents; and nephew, Matthew Wellumson. Survived by husband, Tim; children, Laurie (Brad) Giesenhagen, Terri (Tim) Tischer, Tim (Tanya) Baker, Michelle Van der Vieren; grandchildren, Erin, Michael, Amy, Brittany, Jennifer, Katelyn, Charley, Sam, Jack, Sabrina, Daniel and Brianna; great-grandchildren, Ariel and Austin; parents, Vernon Elmquist and Clarice Peterson; sisters, Sandy (Doug) Wellumson, Nancy (Bob) Olson, Cheri O'Shea, and Debbie (Mike) Fischer; nieces and nephews; and many other relatives. Service 11:00 AM Thursday at Hosanna! Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Visitation 6-8 PM Wednesday at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield and one hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2004.

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KATHY CLARK

August 4, 2004

Tim and Family:

We are so sorry to hear about Karen.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.



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Tamara Whear

July 22, 2004

Michelle, Sabrina and the Baker Family, We are very sad for you and your loss. We will keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers.

With love Tamara and Family

Judy Adams

July 21, 2004

Dear Tim and family,



I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Karen's smiling face and sunny disposition.

Thoughts of her bring to mind sitting on the balcony at St. Simons Island sipping wine and watching the sunset with the two of you. One of my favorite memories. OR touring Caracas Venezuela and wondering if we would ever see our loved ones again with military armed guards standing on the street corners.

Our thoughts are with you all.



Judy and Bill Adams

jim belanger

July 20, 2004

Michelle VanderVieren, Sabrina, and the Baker family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. My deepest sympathy. Jim Belanger

Dolly Eastman

July 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Bakers. I really feel sad about Karen. She was a wonderful woman, a real lady. Karen, Carol and I had a real nice time when we went out to lunch in March and then sat on her deck enjoying the sun and visiting.

We now know she is no longer in pain. Peace be with you.

Love, Dolly

Mike & Sheila Flanders

July 20, 2004

Vern and family,

Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you and your family~ So very sorry about your loss.

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