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Donna Hope DeFord Baker

Birth	:	10 Jan 1927 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2012 Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	McCormick Cemetery, Highland Center, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1094017, -92.3649979
Description	:	Donna Hope Baker, 85, of Albia, passed away Dec. 28, 2012, at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. She was born on Jan. 10, 1927, to Charles Sr. and Irma(Jacobs)DeFord in Ottumwa. She married James George Baker Sr. on Aug. 9, 1953, in Ottumwa. To this union two sons were born, Jack Sr. and Jim Jr. Donna worked at JJ Newberrys in Ottumwa before her marriage. She was a housewife and homemaker for many years in Ottumwa and Kirkville. In 1975, she began working at Kmart in Oskaloosa and retired from there in 1987. In 1990, Donna and Jim Sr.... Read More	Donna Hope Baker, 85, of Albia, passed away Dec. 28, 2012, at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. She was born on Jan. 10, 1927, to Charles Sr. and Irma(Jacobs)DeFord in Ottumwa. She married James George Baker Sr. on Aug. 9, 1953, in Ottumwa. To this union two sons were born, Jack Sr. and Jim Jr. Donna worked at JJ Newberrys in Ottumwa before her marriage. She was a housewife and homemaker for many years in Ottumwa and Kirkville. In 1975, she began working at Kmart in Oskaloosa and retired from there in 1987. In 1990, Donna and Jim Sr. moved to Albia. Donna's greatest love and joy in life was her grandchildren, Becky, Jack Jr., Mike, Nick and Ben; and her great-grandchildren, Gabe, Coy and Jaden. Donna was also very close to her brothers and sisters and their families as well as her husband's siblings and their families. Donna was the organizer of many family get-togethers, especially summer vacations at the cabins at Lake Wapello for her extended family, Donna loved to go to rummage sales and casinos. Donna is survived by two sons, Jack Sr.(Mary)Baker of Albia and Jim Jr.(Michele)of Chariton; five grandchildren, Becky(Chad)Stripe, Jack Baker Jr., Mike(Ashley)Baker, Nick(Emily)Baker and Ben Baker; three great-grandchildren, Gabe and Coy Stripe and Jaden Baker. Donna is also survived by two brothers, Bob DeFord of Mason City and Jerry DeFord of Cedar Rapids; and a sister, Penny Wilcox of Drakesville. Donna is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Sr.; her parents; brothers, Charles "Buddy" DeFord Jr. of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Harry "Hank" DeFord of Cedar Rapids; and a sister, Mary Colleen Kitterman of Ottumwa. Donna was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia; with Pastor Allen Wiese officiating. A private family burial will be in McCormick Cemetery in Ottumwa. visitation will be from 1-6 pm Sunday at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Donna's family present from 3-6 pm. Memorials may be directed to Monroe Care Center in Albia.

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Where is Donna Hope DeFord Baker's memorial?
Donna Hope DeFord Baker's memorial is located at: McCormick Cemetery, Highland Center, Wapello County, USA.
When did Donna Hope DeFord Baker death?
Donna Hope DeFord Baker death on 28 Dec 2012 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donna Hope DeFord Baker's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1094017
Longitude: -92.3649979

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James George “Jim” Baker Sr.

(1924 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. McCormick Cemetery
Highland Center, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1094017, -92.3649979

2. Nasby Corner Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0833477, -92.3418505

3. Garrison Rock Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0670000, -92.3440000

4. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0699997, -92.4068985

5. Dahlonega Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540000, -92.3700000

6. Hook Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1481018, -92.3052979

7. Slagle Cemetery
Benton Township, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1666799, -92.3418510

8. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0471992, -92.3902969

9. Kitterman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0412000, -92.3430000

10. Deuser Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1413994, -92.2752991

11. Brooks Cemetery
Hedrick, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1814003, -92.3375015

12. Ottumwa Jewish Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0362000, -92.4009000

13. Ottumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -92.4049988

14. Wapello County Care Facility Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0274420, -92.3728750

15. Calvary Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0261002, -92.3897018

16. Dickens Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0835991, -92.2481003

17. Harris Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0694574, -92.4779650

18. Round Point Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0190000, -92.3270000

19. Martinsburg Cemetery
Competine, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1528015, -92.2518997

20. Bladensburg Cemetery
Bladensburg, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456009, -92.2688980

21. Burns Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0708008, -92.4867020

22. Thorpe Cemetery
Dudley, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1388934, -92.4946253

23. Thompson Grave
Kirkville, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1388934, -92.4946253

24. Rayburn Cemetery
Hedrick, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1988983, -92.2956009