Cover photo for Carol M. Baker's Obituary
Carol M. Baker Profile Photo
1968 Carol 2025

Carol M. Baker

June 17, 1968 — February 22, 2025

Pontiac

Carol M. Baker, 56, of Pontiac passed away Friday, February 22, 2025 in Pontiac.

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. 

 Carol was born June 17, 1968 in Pontiac, a daughter of Delmer and Virginia (Hendershot) Baker.

 She is survived by two sisters, Kay Baker-Pfleeger and Gloria Propes, both of Pontiac; a brother, Jerry Clyden of Pontiac; and a nephew, Josh Baker of Pontiac. Also surviving is her long-time companion Jackie Harder of Pontiac.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Del Baker; and two sisters, Katie Baker and a twin sister at birth.

 Carol was the cornerstone of the family who brought everyone together and will be greatly missed by anyone who knew her. She was a sweetheart and everyone always had nice things to say about her.

 Carol worked at Evenglow Lodge for over 35 years.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Threshermen’s Reunion or to the family.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carol M. Baker, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Graveside Service

Friday, February 28, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Memorial Park Cemetery

Old Route 667, Pontiac, IL 61764

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Celebration of Life

Friday, February 28, 2025

Starts at 11:45 am (Central time)

Adventures Bar and Grill

506 Main St., Cornell, IL 61319

Immediately Following the graveside service. Please bring a dish, salad or dessert to pass.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 867

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree