BAKER, Faith Marguerite 1930 - 1971

BAKER, MUNN, COLEMAN, HAWK

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Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, November 2, 1971
Front Page, Column 1

Faith BAKER Dies Suddenly

Faith BAKER, who had served as a clerk in the Fairfield Water Department Office for the past ten years, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack about 1 p.m. today.

Reports said she had just walked out of the billing room and was leaving for lunch when she toppled over. An ambulance was called and she was pronounced dead on arrival at the Jefferson County Hospital.

No funeral arrangements had been made shortly after 1:30 p.m. today.

Mrs. BAKER made her home at Libertyville and had been employed at the Water Department Office since 1961, moving to this community from Indiana.

She is survived by three daughters and one brother, Harry MUNN, Fairfield.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Wednesday, November 3, 1971
Page 11, Column 1

Funeral Friday For Mrs. BAKER

LIBERTYVILLE -- Last rites will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Libertyville United Methodist Church for Mrs. Faith BAKER who died suddenly Tuesday.

Mrs. BAKER suffered a heart attack about 12:30 p.m. while at work in the Water Department Office at the Fairfield City Hall. The Fire Department emergency squad and an ambulance were summoned but she failed to respond to treatment. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

The services Friday will be conducted by the Rev. Ben Hang. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The body will be taken from Raymond Funeral Home to the church at 9 a.m.

Faith Marguerite BAKER was born Dec. 2, 1930, at Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Harry W. and Sue COLEMAN MUNN. She was reared and educated in the Indianapolis and Shelbyville, Ind., communities.

She was married in 1964 to Francis D. BAKER at Shelbyville.

Mrs. BAKER moved to Fairfield ten years ago and since had been employed in the office of the Fairfield Water Department. She was a member of the Libertyville United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, past matron and secretary of Past Matrons Club, White Shrine, president of the VFW Auxiliary, district VFW Auxiliary Trustee, and a member of the Rainbow Advisory Board.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Sue MUNN, Indianapolis; three daughters, Mrs. Charles HAWK, Omaha, Neb.; Barbara at home and attending Parsons College; and Dale Sue attending Southeast Community College in Mount Pleasant; and a brother, Harry MUNN, Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her father.

Members of VFW Auxiliary are requested to meet at the hall Friday at 9:30 a.m. to attend the services.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, November 4, 1971
Page 12, Column 4

Office Close For Services

The Fairfield City Hall and Water Department will be closed until 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 for the funeral of Mrs. Faith BAKER.

Mrs. BAKER had been a clerk in the Water Department Office for the past ten years until her sudden death Tuesday while at work.

Services Friday will be at the Libertyville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Tuesday, November 9, 1971
Page 2, Column 9

Charles HAWKs Return Home

RANEY -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles HAWK have returned to their home in Omaha, Neb., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Palmer HAWK and other relatives. They were called home by the death of Mrs. HAWK's mother, Mrs. Faith BAKER. …

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Wednesday, November 10, 1971
Page 10, Column 8

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In The District Court Of The State Of Iowa In And For Jefferson County

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Faith M. BAKER, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested In The Estate Of Faith M. BAKER Deceased:

You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of November, 1971, the undersigned was appointed administrator of said estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance; and unless so filed six months from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claims shall thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 8th day of November, 1871.

Harry C. MUNN
Administrator of said Estate
807 Fairview Drive
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

Parkin & Cameron
Attorneys for said Administrator
119 North Court Street
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

Date of second publication
17th day of November, 1971
Nov. 10 & 17

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Note: Buried in Lot 5th.061.