Stephen T. Baker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen T. Baker 1951-2016 Funeral service for Stephen T. Baker, age 64 of Princeton, will be Friday, Aug 05, 2016 at 10:30 AM at The People Church in Princeton. Pastor Ray Lail will officiate. Burial will follow in the Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley, IL on Aug 05, 2016. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Aug 04, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton and from 10:00 to 10:30 AM Friday, Aug 5 at The People Church in Princeton. Stephen T. Baker passed away on Thursday, Jul 28, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born on Aug 31, 1951 in Indiana to Warren A. and Norma Lee (McCluney) Baker. He married Gail Harden on Sep 09, 2006 in Princeton, IL. Steve graduated from Dixon High School in 1970 and also graduated from Sauk Valley College. He was very proud of his country and proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. When he lived in California he helped build golf courses. He previously worked at Allen Lumber and was an independent contractor. Steve enjoyed fishing, playing darts and spending time with his family and grandchildren. In his outstanding belief in the Lord, he talked to him on a daily basis. He also attended The People Church in Princeton. He is survived by his wife, Gail; one sister, Sue (Bill) Klein; 3 sons, Matthew, Michael and Marcus; one daughter, Natalie Dawson; 4 step children, Troy Nelson, Glen Harden, Shawn Harden, Michelle Harden; and 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Warren Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com

Stephen T. Baker

August 31, 1951 - July 28, 2016