1934 – Cleo Louise Baker – 2018
Cleo Louise Baker was born September 28, 1934 to Henry and Tempa (Clark) Schmalz in Westbrook, Minnesota. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1952. Cleo enjoyed roller-skating in her younger years. On December 12, 1953, Cleo married Donn Baker at Grace Lutheran Church in Westbrook. After the wedding, Cleo moved back to Westbrook while Donn was in the service. Cleo was a member of United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her coffee ladies and her dialysis “family.” Cleo enjoyed flowers, reading, cooking, and traveling with Donn. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Cleo passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 84, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by her family
Cleo is survived by her husband Donn of 64 years; children: Cynthia (Rick) Wegner, Courtland, MN, Collin Baker, Hastings, MN, and Paul (Kim) Baker, LaConner, WA; grandchildren: Josh, Jeremy (Ashley), and Lacey Wegner, Ashley (Nirpaul) Kang, and Adam (Jessica) and Alix Baker; great-grandchildren: Peyton Mayfield, Paxton Wegner, Danika, Calliope, and Marley Kang and one on the way; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Bradley Baker on April 19, 2018 and siblings: Nylo, Eugene, Dale and Theone.
Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. Interment in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
