Oscar Junior Baker

went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home following a brief illness with lung cancer.

Born March 21, 1933, in Manila Ar. to Oscar and Clara (Stephens) Baker. In August 1954 he married Echel Emily Wynn

and together shared 60 years while raising their four daughters. Oscar retired from Rockford Clutch/Powertrain after 34 years as

a machine and forklift operator. He was a proud member of UAW Local 803. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing dominoes with his

grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. Oscarloved having one-sided conversations about politics…his side!.

Oscar will be remembered as a loving and wonderful husband, father grandfather “PaPa”, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather.

Left to cherish his memories; wife of 60 years, Echel; daughters, Carol (Tom) Russo, Teresa Smith, Donna (Angelo) Russo and

Brenda (Thomas) Cady; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Hunt and Vernice Bland.

Preceded by parents; seven brothers.

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, Il. Visitation from 9:00 until time of service. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following the burial a gathering will be held at First Love Fellowship 629 Vincent Ave. Rockford, Il.

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