Grover J. Baker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Grover J. Baker, 94, of Kankakee, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno. He was born on January 7, 1926 in Cullom, the son of Grover John and Elizabeth (Radin) Baker. He married Patricia Lemenager in February 1947. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2001. He married Donzetta M. Paap on November 11, 2006. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2015. Grover was a graduate of Ash-Clif High School. He was a United States Army veteran, having served from 1942 until 1946 as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division in the European theatre of World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star. Grover was a self-employed general contractor and home builder. He was a member of the Kankakee VFW, Kankakee American Legion, and Kankakee County Historical Society. He was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Grover enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and woodworking. Grover is survived by two daughters, Connie and Arthur Licon, of Clifton and Jean and Keith Perry, of Seattle, WA; two sons, William and Irma Baker, of Martinton and Jim and Denise Baker, of Custer Park; six grandchildren, Jason and Cassandra Licon, Elizabeth and Mike Miller, YN2 Jon Perry of the United States Coast Guard and Hannah Perry, Gabriel Baker, TSgt. Michael Baker of the United States Air Force, and 1st Lt. Patrick Baker of the United State Marine Corp; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Patricia Baker and Donzetta Baker; one grandson, Joe Baker; two brothers, Irvin and Paul; and three sisters, Della, Velma, and Gertrude. Grover’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Nurse Colleen at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in L’Erable. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or the Kankakee County Historical Society.

Grover J. Baker

January 7, 1926 - May 22, 2020

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Grover J. Baker

January 7, 1926 - May 22, 2020

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