Erlene H. Baker, 75, passed away in Aurora Health Care Center- Kenosha, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Mrs. Baker was born in Ettrick, WI on Nov. 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Ernest and Geraldine (nee: Spaulding) Twesme. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Edward Baker. Mrs. Baker was a longtime bus driver, in Racine, Waterford, Three lakes, and Union Grove, retiring in 1994. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, woodcarving, painting, and cake baking. Mrs. Baker loved taking care of her entire family. She was known for her infectious smile and great laugh.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Edward, their children, Tab (Vicki) Baker, of Kenosha, Tamie (Elmer) Kenyon, of Mt. Pleasant, Terry (Valorie) Baker, of Racine, and Troy (Kim) Baker, of Ft. Atkinson, WI, grandchildren, Ted, Terin, Kelly, Teri, Aaron, Brett, Chris, Evan, Ryan, Collin, and Megan, great grandchildren, Katlin, Abby, Aaron, Alex, Winter, Maze, and Autumn, brother, Duane Twesme, and brother-in-law, Robert McDougal, both of Racine. Mrs. Baker is also preceded by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie McDougal.
Her Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, June 27th, at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. David Echelbarger officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park on Friday, June 28th, at 10:30 a.m. Please meet at the front gate of the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to your favorite charity.
Lisa (Deaver) Anderson says
To the entire Baker Family,
May God grant you peace as you grieve and remember your mom. Mark and I and our kids will remember her smile and laughter and the wonderful times on Planting Ground Lake. Godspeed!