Laura Ann Baker (nee Becker) age 45, of Elmhurst died in her home surrounded by her family after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme since September of 2015; Laura is the beloved wife of Brett Baker, loving mother of Alex, Emily, and Meredith Baker; dearest daughter of Walt and Chris Becker; treasured sister of Susan (James) Piko; fond aunt of Katie, Jimmy, and Molly Piko. Abby, Zack, and Caitlin Palmisano. Selah and Keliah Shertz. Adara and Aaria Kaiser and Kevin and Ally Jones; dearest daughter-in-law of Larry Baker and Janet (Dick) Watkins; cherished sister-in-law of Lori (Tony) Palmisano, Dedra (Ben) Kaiser, and Kendra (Andy) Jones; loving niece, cousin and friend to many. Laura received her B.S. from the University of Illinois Champaign, her Masters from the University of Illinois Chicago and her R.N. from the College of DuPage. Before becoming a stay at home mom, she was employed at the National Institute of Health in Washington D.C. and at Abbott Labs in Lake Forest. She was the former Executive Director and Board Member of the Mobile Care Foundation. She was also a Religious Education Instructor at Immaculate Conception Church in Elmhurst.
Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Laura’s name to the Mobile Care Foundation, 321 N. Loomis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Lula crewse
To Walt and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your family.
Lu Crewse
Silvana Stankus
Brett and family, so sorry for your loss. May God hold Laura Ann in the palm of his hands and I pray for you and your family. Silvana
Maurine Schaut Williams
So sorry for your loss–wish we were nearby. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Maurine, Randy and family
Larry Salz
Walt and Chris, Shannon and I are so sorry for your loss. We did not know Laura Ann but she must have been a wonderful daughter, mom, and wife. Please be brave and know she is in God’s good care. Larry and Shannon Salz
Tina Quijano
Condolence to the family left behind by Laura. I get to know Laura briefly during her clinical rotation at Rml. With her good performance during the clinical rotation, her eminent compassion and care towards patients, I eventually hired Laura but never really got the chance to know her more after the interview and meaningful conversation on the phone. I had such a short acquaintance with her but she left a mark. God bless to her loved ones. May her soul rest in peace.
Tina Quijano
Joann Kohlstedt
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Laurie’ s family and her parents she had an incredibly successful short life that made everyone she touched better for knowing her. We are so saddened by this loss after she fought so hard to stay. We are comforted knowing that she is in God’s loving arm’s free from pain and enjoying eternal life which is beyond our comprehension. May her spirit and memories be a source of comfort to all who loved her. God be with her family