Katherine A. Baker Age 101, of Ladysmith, WI, formerly of Dundee, IL, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Ladysmith.

She was born on August 27, 1920 in St. Lawrence, South Dakota to John and Anna (Nilles) Peters.

Katherine was married to Robert Baker on November 4, 1949 in Downers Grove, IL. They owned and operated Baker Family Nursery from 1950-1974. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna, Dundee, Illinois for 38 years. She was a Eucharistic minister and active in Ministry of Praise. Katherine enjoyed playing cards and tending to her flowers.

She is survived by a son, James (Fern) Baker of Holcomb, WI; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Jamie) Saffert, Christina (Jeff) Ramsey, Susan (Chris) Leffel and Loren Baker; 7 great grandchildren, Megan, Leah, Lucy, Scott, Timothy, Samuel and Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Baker; a son, Arthur; a granddaughter, Amy Baker; a grandson, Scot Baker; her parents, John and Anna Peters; a sister, Elizabeth; 6 brothers, Charles, Joe, Mathias, Nick, Fritz and Frank; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake, Father Ed Anderson officiating, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held from 9-11AM Saturday at the Church.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Last Update: Sep 20, 2021 3:20 pm CDT