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!!!! In Loving Memory of Catherine E. Baker
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A wonderful woman that the end of her life was tragically riddled with Alzheimer's. Being 95 years old, she had a legacy of stories to tell, but unfortunately her failing memory could not convey them. We can only hope one day there are advanced treatments to help them remember their loved ones and live a peaceful and not tortured end to their lives. It is horrible to watch the ones you love not know who they are, where they are, or what they are doing, fearing always what is wrong with them. Mom, you did everything right! We are sorry medicine failed you. We pray for the future of medicine for all those to come and their families. We love and miss you!
Catherine Edna Baker (Beyer), 95, entered into eternal rest at 11:47 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois.
Catherine, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born December 22, 1927, in Montgomery, Illinois. She loved her job and retired from serving meals to the sailors & officers at the Great Lakes Naval Base.
Survivors include her children; Shelia Winstead of Round Lake, Jack Baker Jr of Florida, Cathy (Joe) Schlosser of Waukegan, and Byron (Valerie) Baker of Zion; six grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
She is proceeded in death by two brothers, Fritz Beyer of Montgomery and Bud Beyer of Aurora; 3 sisters, Myrtle Royer of Yorkville, Bernice (Sis) Dennin of Aurora, Wilma Hauer of Montgomery. She was the youngest of the 5 siblings.
Catherine was laid to rest in Montgomery, Illinois with her husband, Jack Baker.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to; Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter 8430W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631
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