Peggy S. Baker

Peggy S. Baker, nee Johnston, age 84, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Bobby L. Baker Sr.  Loving mother of Bobby “Butch” (Nancy) Baker, Steven (late Priscilla) Baker, Deanna (Chris) Baker, and Kathryn (Robert) Klinger.  Cherished grandmother and “Mimi” of 11 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Betty (late Billy) Minyard, late Ted (Joan) Johnston, Sherry (Wayne) Griffin, Bobbie Boyd, Ronnie (Sharon) Johnston, David (Ken) Johnston, and Jack (Joanie) Johnston.  Peggy was born on November 13, 1935 in Roseland, Arkansas to Cayce and Grace Johnston who proceed her in death.  Peggy was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00 – 6:00  p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.  Funeral service Monday, October 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Steger Memorial Chapel with the interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.  Memorials may be given to the American Stroke Association .  For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com