Ruth K. Baker

Ruth K. Baker, 95, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:55 P.M. at Parkway Manor. Ruth was born July 27, 1916 in Hamilton County the daughter of Louis and Minnie (Isaacs) Harris. She married Walter Kubilski, who preceded her in death. In 1968 she married Dale Baker and he preceded her in death in 1984. She enjoyed working on the family farm and being a homemaker. Survivors include; Daughter Della Shepard and husband Jack of Estero, Florida Three granddaughters; Rebecca Catino Kelly McMahon Sherri Five cousins; Naomi Craine of Gilbertsville, Kentucky Ardus Shepard of Thompsonville George Isaacs of Chandler, Arizona Louetta Butler and husband Bob of Marion Shirley Aikman of Marion Close Friend Jim and Carla Stearns of Pittsburg Preceded by Parents, Husbands, Daughter Lois Tomlison, Granddaughter Barbara Tomlison. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, inurnment will follow. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.