Albert William Baker




Albert William Baker was born February 1, 1911, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA, and died November 7, 1988, in Ashland, Ashland Co., WI, at age 77. He is the son of Albert Means Baker of Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, and Katharina "Katharine" (Dolak) Wansor of Austria (Bohemia).

Esther M. Swetkovich was born February 18, 1918, in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI, and died December 14, 2011, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Saint Louis Co., MN, at age 93. She is the daughter of Peter James Swetkovich of Calumet, Houghton Co., MI (died 1927) and Pauline Reinerio of Montreal, Iron Co., WI (born July 22, 1891, in Montreal, Iron Co., WI; died July 17, 1983, in Hurley, Iron Co., WI.) Married 1909 in Montreal, Iron Co., WI.

Albert William Baker and Esther M. Swetkovich were married April 11, 1939, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA.

Albert William Baker and Esther M. (Swetkovich) Baker had two children:

  1. Dale Albert Baker: Born January 26, 1941, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Ashland, WI; Died May 5, 2013, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York Co., PA (age 72). Buried in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, McSherrytown, Adams Co., PA. Married to Nina C. Fedorovich: Born May 29, 1943, in Unknown.
  2. Gale Alberta Baker: Born July 1, 1943, in Wisconsin. Married October 17, 1964, in St. Hedwig's Church, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, to Michael Paul "Mike" Boggio: Born May 21, 1944, in Laurium, Houghton Co., MI; Died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Marquette Co., MI (age 69).



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Albert William Baker was born February 1, 1911, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA.


The Delayed Birth Record for Albert William Baker, dated October 30, 1962, in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI.


Esther M. Swetkovich was born February 18, 1918, in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI.


 

The September 12, 1918, WWI Draft Registration Report shows Albert Means Baker (age 39) born December 2, 1878, is a Mining Engineer for the Pickands-Mather Co. and is living at Box 677, Wakefield, Gogebic Co., MI. Katherine Baker at the same address is his nearest relative. The report indicates that Albert has the index finger of his left hand cut off at the first joint, and he has a rupture.


The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 12, 1920, shows Albert Baker (age 41) born in Ohio to Ohio and German-born parents is a Mining Engineer at an Iron Mine who is renting his home at 115 Brotherton B., City of Wakefield, Wakefield Twp., Gogebic Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Katherine Baker (age 40) born in Bohemia to Bohemia-born parents and having emigrated in 1885. Also living there are his five children, all born to Ohio and Bohemia-born parents: Elizabeth Baker (age 12) born in Colorado; Albert Baker (age 9) born in Iowa; Helen Baker (age 7) born in Iowa; Mary Baker (age 3 1/12) born in Michigan; and John Baker (age 1 6/12) born in Michigan.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Peter Swetckovich (age 32) born in Michigan to Austrian-born parents is a Miner in an Iron Mine who owns his home with a mortgage and is living in Pence, Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Pauline Swetckovich (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: Madaline Swetckovich (age 9); John Swetckovich (age 8); Peter Swetckovich (age 7); Ester Swetckovich (age 2 10/12); and Rose Swetckovich (age 1/12). Also living there is his married brother-in-law, Domnic Runerio (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents, a Carpenter in an Iron Mine.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Katherine Baker (age 51) born in Bohemia to Bohemian-born parents is the married Head of Household renting her house for $25/month and first married at age 39 is living at 104 Rosalia Street, 2nd Ward, City of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Living with her are her four unmarried children, all born to Ohio and Bohemia-born parents: Albert W. Baker (age 19) born in Iowa; Helen F. Baker (age 17) born in Iowa; Mary E. Baker (age 13) born in Michigan; and John C. Baker (age 11) born in Michigan.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Albert M. Baker (age 52) born in Ohio to Ohio and German-born parents and first married at age 32 is a married Construction Mining Engineer lodging in Militia District No. 1121, District 7, Worth Co., GA.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Pauline Swetkovich (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents and first married at age 18 is a widow owning her home worth $800 and is living in Montreal Twp., Iron Co., WI. Living with her are her five children, all born in Wisconsin to in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: John Swetkovich (age 19); Ester Swetkovich (age 12); Lillian Swetkovich (age 7); Earl Swetkovich (age 6); and Gerald Swetkovich (age 2 3/12). Also living there is her unmarried brother, Louis Reinerio (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Italian-born parents, a Pump Man in an Iron Mine.


Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Friday, November 27, 1936

Pence

Miss Mary Baker of Iowa is visiting her sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Patritto.


1938 City Directory, Town of Pence,

Baker, Albert ... Pence, laborer, Montreal, Mont Mng Co
Baker, Mary ... Pence, works at Patritto's

Patritto, Bernard (Betty) ... Pence, laborer, Montreal, Mont Mng Co


Albert William Baker and Esther M. Swetkovich were married April 11, 1939, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA.


Albert William Baker and Esther M. Swetkovich Marriage Record.


The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Albert M. Baker (age 29) born in Iowa, and with 4 years of High School, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, is a Miner at an Iron Ore Mine who renting his home for $5/month, and is living in Pence, Iron Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Esther Baker (age 22) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School. Leigh Larson note: Living next door is the Pauline Swetkovitch family. It is likely Albert is renting from his mother-in-law.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Pauline Swetkovitch (age 48) born in Wisconsin, and with 5 years of School, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, is a widowed Head of Household who owns her home worth $300, and is living in Pence, Iron Co., WI. Living with her are: her unmarried daughter, Lillian Swetkovitch (age 17) born in Wisconsin, and with 3 years of High School, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House; her unmarried son, Earl Swetkovitch (age 16) born in Wisconsin, and with 8 years of School, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House; and her unmarried son, Gerald Swetkovitch (age 12) born in Wisconsin, and with 7 years of School, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House.  Leigh Larson note: Living next door is the Albert Baker family. It is likely Albert is renting from his mother-in-law.


1947 City of Ironwood, MI, 1928 Directory of Residents

Patritto, Frank ... 329 Norrie, Twin City Dairy Hurley.
Patritto, Janet ... 329 Norrie, clerk, Trollas Meat Market Hurley.
Patritto, John (widower) ... 329 W Norrie, retired.
Patritto, Josephine ... 329 Norrie


The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1950, shows Albert Baker (age 39) born in Iowa, is a married Repairman at an Iron Mine, and is living in a house on Highway 77, Pence, Iron Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Esther Baker (age32) born in Wisconsin; his son, Dale Baker (age 9) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents; and his daughter, Gail Baker (age 6) born in Wisconsin.

Albert Means Baker died Monday, October 29, 1956, in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA, at age 78. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA.

Katharine (Dolak) (Wansor) Baker died June 29, 1963, at Leewood Nursing Home, Annandale, Fairfax Co., VA, at age 83. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA.


Katharine (Dolak) (Wansor) Baker Death Certificate.


Albert William Baker died November 7, 1988, in Ashland Co., WI, at age 77.


The Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Monday, November 7, 1988

Albert Baker

PENCE, Wis. - Albert W. Baker, 77, of Pence, died this morning at Ashland, Wis. He was born Feb. 1, 1911 at Wakefield, son of Albert and Catherine Baker. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Pence, and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1928. He was employed at the Montreal Mine from 1936 to 1962, and was employed with Webster Electric, Racine, Wis., from 1962 to 1973, when he retired. He married Esther Swetkovich on April 11, 1939 at Vinton Iowa. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Esther; a son, Dale of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Gale) Boggio of Laurium; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, John Baker of Traer, Iowa, and by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Stearns of Eagle River, Wis. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen, Mary and Betty. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Church, Pence, the Rev. David Lusson officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be at Engstrom Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., where prayers will be recited at 7 p.m.


John C. Baker died November 7, 1995, in Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 77.


The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA, Wednesday, November 8, 1995

John C. Baker

John C. Baker, 77, of rural Traer, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, in Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, after a sudden illness. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial: church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Overton Funeral Home, Traer, where a Scripture service begins at 7:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Dolores; two sons, John of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Michael of Traer; a daughter, Mary Karls of Lodi, Wis.; and a sister, Margaret Stearns of Eagle River, Wis. A memorial fund has been established.


BAKER - John C (1918 - 1995)

OBITUARY

John C BAKER was born in Wakefield, Michigan on June 1, 1918; son of Albert and Catherine (DOLAK) BAKER. He attended school at Oshkoch, WI and later moved to Belle Plaine, IA, where he graduated from High School. On July 5, 1947, He married Dolores PRUSHA at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chelsea. They made their home in Chelsea and in 1948 they moved to Traer when John started employment with Funks Seed Co. They lived at 2807 Hwy 8 and John remained at Funks as a manager for 43 years until his retirement. During his morning walk John became ill suddenly and was taken to Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo where he died Tuesday, November 7, 1995. John was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Traer. He enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, hiking, biking and playing cards. John is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother; Albert, 3 sisters; Mary, Helen and Elizabeth, and a grandson; Justin POWELL. He is survived by his wife; Dolores of Traer, 2 sons; John BAKER of Sun Prairie, WI and Michael BAKER of Traer, a daughter; Mary (Mrs. Jerome) KARLS of Lodi, WI, a sister, Margaret STEARNS of Eagle River, WI and 6 grandchildren.

Following committal services family & friends are invited to a luncheon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

FUNERAL SERVICES for JOHN C BAKER June 1, 1918 November 7, 1995 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Traer, Iowa Friday, November 10, 1995 at ten o’clock a.m. CELEBRANT Father John Tilp SPECIAL MUSIC St. Paul’s Choir FLOWER COMMITTEE Betty Crawford MASS CARDS Sally Sevcik Angie Gates CASKET BEARERS Norman Yanda Les Sevcik James Uchytil Duane Untiedt William Danker Richard Crawford HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Richard Uchytil Sid Uchytil Bernard Uchytil INTERMENT St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery Traer, Iowa OVERTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Traer, Iowa.


Esther M. (Swetkovich) Baker and died December 14, 2011, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Saint Louis Co., MN, at age 93.


Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, December, 2011

DULUTH, Minn. - Esther M. Baker, 93, of Pence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. The former Esther Swetkovich was born Feb. 18, 1918, in Pence, daughter of the late Peter and Pauline (Reinerio) Swetkovich, attended Pence School, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1936. She married Albert Baker on April 11, 1939, in Vinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1988. Esther was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley and the former Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Pence and its Women's Council. An avid bowler, she bowled in leagues at the American Legion Lanes in Hurley, Wis., for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, flower gardening and card club at the Iron County Senior Center in Hurley. Surviving are a son, Dale (Nina), Hanover, Penn., and daughter, Gale (Michael) Boggio, Laurium, Mich.; four grandchildren, Brent, Brian and Dale Baker, and Craig (Karen) Boggio; four great-grandchildren, David Boggio, and Bradley, Chase and Brent Baker; a brother, Earl (Verona) Swetkovich, Pence; sister, Lillian Perich, Milwaukee; sister-in-law, Sandra Drake, Delmar, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, John and Gerald Swetkovich, and Gerald Drake; and a sister, Madeline "Madge" Rowe. Out of respect for Esther's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, with the Rev. Frank Kordek OFM, celebrant. Private interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley.


 


Rosina M Karls

Karls, Rosina M

(June 29th, 1925 - November 18th, 2009)

Waunakee- Rosina M. Karls, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 29, 1925 the daughter of John H. & Regina (Statz) Maly. Rosina was united in marriage to John M. Karls on October 29, 1946 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dane. She was a stay at home mom who farmed with her husband for 36 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Waunakee and a former member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dane where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society as well as it's bowling league. Additionally, she was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and County Homemakers both of Dane. In her spare time Rosina enjoyed baking, cooking, dancing, playing cards, bowling and volunteering at Waunakee Manor and Assisted Living. She is survived by her children, Jerome Karls, Dane, John (Cecille) Karls, Lodi and Karie (Craig) Garfoot, Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Scott (Marsha) Laufenberg, Bowling Green, KY, Craig Laufenberg & Dean (Val) Laufenberg all of Waunakee, Stacy (Brian) Danz, Neenah, John J. Karls, Waunakee, Paige Karls, William Karls, Julia Karls all of Lodi, Jamie Karls, Grafton, Janelle Karls, St. Paul, MN, Jordan Karls, Dane, Melissa Garfoot, Waunakee, Brandon Garfoot and Brittany Garfoot both of Fond du Lac; great-grandchildren, Patrick Molly and Addison Laufenberg; son-in-law, Henry Laufenberg, Waunakee; faithful companion, Elmer Bram; sister, Mildred (Reynold) Their brothers, Ray (Elsie) Maly and Andrew Maly; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1982, her son, Donald in 1969, her daughter, Shirley Laufenberg in 1991, grandson, Justin Powell in 1990 and brother Norbert Maly 1974. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South St., Waunakee with Fr. Patrick J. Wendler presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral home and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held in St. Michael's Cemetery, Dane. The family would like to thank her neighbors, friends, Senior Center Volunteers, Senior Care Helpers and most recently HospiceCare for their care and compassion. Memorials would be appreciated to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Hospice Care.


 


Mary Margaret Russell

Mary Margaret Russell, formerly of Hurley and Eagle River, died Monday, July 14, 2003, in La Grange, Ill. She was 75. Mrs. Russell was born March 12, 1928, in Bessemer, Mich., the daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth (nee Baker) Patritto. She attended local schools and graduated in 1946 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. After high school, she moved to Chicago, Ill., where she worked at O'Connell's Restaurant and Pizzeria Duo. She married Minor Russell Jan. 15, 1951, in Chicago and, with her husband, owned and operated M&R Tap in Chicago for 11 years. After vacationing in Eagle River for many years, they purchased The Pasta Cottage, operating it from 1981 to 1996. In addition to her husband, Minor of Aurora, survivors include two daughters, Kimberley (Steve) Russell-Levine of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Barbara (Steve) Zelms of Eagle River; one brother, Bernard (Ardith) Patritto of Ironwood, Mich.; two sisters, Barbara Alexandroni of Ironwood, Mich., and Catherine (Leslie) Carlstrom of Hurley; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. The Rev. Robert O'Connell and Deacon Russell Lundgren will officiate. Visitation will precede the service from 9 to 10 a.m.


 


AURORA, Wis. - Minor L. Russell, 82, of Aurora, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.

He was born on May 23, 1925, in Alberta, Mich., son of the late Lao and Mary (Lavere) Russell. He served in the United States Navy.

He married Mary Patritto in Chicago on Jan. 15, 1950, and she preceded him in death.

Minor and his wife and family owned and operated the Pasta Cottage Restaurant in Eagle River, Wis. for many years. He loved the Chicago Cubs, watching the National Geographic channel, and the excitement at the casino and horse track. He was married for 52 years to his wife, Mary, and loved her very much.

He is survived by two daughters, Kim Russell of Louisville, Ky. and Barb (Steve) Zelms of Eau Claire, Wis.; four grandchildren, Steven and Stormi Rose, Ryan Thomas and Daniel Zelms; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Arianna, and Kaden; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and a special friend, Bernie Colontonio.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erin.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Condolences to the family of Minor Russell can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.


 


Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Monday, September 17, 1934

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Patritto and daughters, Mary Margaret, Barbara Jean and Catherine, left by motor Friday night for Bell Plaine, Iowa, where they will visit Mrs. Patritto's parents. They were accompanied by Miss Josephine Elaine Patritto.


 


Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, November 17, 1953

Hurley Man Granted Divorce at Ashland

ASHLAND - Bernard Patritto, Hurley, was granted a divorce from Elizabeth Patritto, Chicago, in Circuit Court here on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Custody of a minor child was awarded to the father.


 


Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, MI, Tuesday, May 30, 1978

Mrs. E. Corti

Mrs. Elizabeth Corti, 71, Chicago, former Range resident, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Alexandroni, Ironwood. Mrs. Corti was born in Colorado April 13, 1907. She moved to Wakefield with her family and attended school there. She made her home at Hurley several years before moving in 1951 to Chicago where she was married to Harry Corti. In 1962, they came to Ironwood. He died in September, 1971, and she returned to Chicago in 1972. Survivors include one son, Bernard Patritto Jr., Ironwood; three daughters, Mrs. Minor Russell and Mrs. Kenneth Backlund, Chicago, and Mrs. Alexandroni; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Stearns, Chicago, and Miss Mary Baker, Vermont, and two brothers, Albert Baker, Pence, and John Baker, Treynor, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Engstrom Funeral Home, Hurley, with the Rev. James Genovesi officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley. The funeral home will be open for visitation after 5 p.m. Wednesday.


Catherine (Pasilis) Fedorovich, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Cherry Glen, Williams Bay, Walworth Co., WI, at age 86. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.


Birth: Jul. 9, 1917

Death: Mar. 9, 2004

Catherine P. Fedorovich, 86, Lake Geneva, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Cherry Glen, Williams Bay. Catherine was born July 9, 1917, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of John and Valerie Taurinski Pasilis. She married John Fedorovich April 12, 1937, in Chicago. She moved here in 1956. She owned and operated the St. Moritz Hotel from 1956 to 1968. She was a member of the Historical Society, Lake Geneva Women's Club, chamber of commerce and the American Legion Auxiliary to Frank Kresen Post 24, Lake Geneva. Surviving is her husband, John; daughters, Jonnie (John) Engelkens, Winnabago, IL and Nina (Dale) Baker, Hanover, PA; sons, Robert, Lake Geneva, and George (Geri), Nacogdoches, TX; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Kelly, Spokane, WA; and four brothers, George Pasilis of Roosevelt, CA, Andy Pasolis of Phoenix, AZ, Micky Pasilis of AR, and Felix Pasilis of New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jackie Weigand; and a brother, John Pasilis. Memorial services were held Friday, March 12, at the Steinke Funeral Home, Lake Geneva, with Colleen Kwong of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Wauwatosa, officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.


Brent Semeon Baker died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD.


Brent S. Baker, 46, of Frederick, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, following an extended illness, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Born Nov. 28, 1965, in Elkhorn, Wisc., he was the son of Dale A. and Nina C. Fedorovich Baker, of Hanover, Pa. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Brent N. Baker, of Westminster; and brothers Brian D. Baker, of Taneytown and Dale B. Baker, of Lawrenceville, Ga. Following cremation, a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.


Dale Albert Baker died May 5, 2013, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 72. Buried in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, McSherrytown, Adams Co., PA.


Dale A. Baker, 72, of Hanover, Pa., died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Hanover Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Hurley, Wis., he was the son of the late Albert and Esther Baker. He was the husband of Nina Baker. He had served with the United States Navy and received a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics from Wisconsin State University, in White Water, Wis., in 1966. He was a member of Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 720, both in McSherrystown, Pa. and the Hanover BPOE No. 763, in Hanover; a former member of the Westminster BPOE No. 2277; and the Westminster Moose Family Center Lodge No. 1381. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He was well known for gardening and sharing his vegetables with friends and neighbors. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Brian Baker and companion Shena Hill, of Taneytown, and Dale Baker, of Lawrenceville, Ga,; grandsons Brent, Bradley, and Chase Baker; and sister and brother-in-law Gale and Mike Boggio, of Michigan. He was predeceased by a son, Brent Baker. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of memorial service, 11 a.m. Thursday at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway Street, Hanover, Pa., with the Rev. Lawrence Sherdel officiating. Interment will be in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, with military honors being rendered by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.


Michael Paul "Mike" Boggio died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Marquette Co., MI, at age 69.


May 8, 2014 Laurium

Michael P. Boggio 69, a resident of Laurium, passed away at Marquette General Hospital on Thursday May 8, 2014. He was born on May 21, 1944 to Michael and Lillian (Klingbeil) Boggio in Laurium. Surviving are: Wife Gale Son Craig (Karen) Boggio of Jackson, WI Grandson David Brother William (Rose) Boggio of Milwaukee, WI Private family services held will be held and the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.


 

Brent S. Baker, 46, of Frederick, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, following an extended illness, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Born Nov. 28, 1965, in Elkhorn, Wisc., he was the son of Dale A. and Nina C. Fedorovich Baker, of Hanover, Pa.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Brent N. Baker, of Westminster; and brothers Brian D. Baker, of Taneytown and Dale B. Baker, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Following cremation, a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by Feiser Funeral Home in New Oxford, Pa.