BAKER, George Verle 1905 - 1927

BAKER, IRELAND, ANDERSON, ADAMS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, March 11, 1927
Front Page, Column 4

VERLE BAKER PASSED AWAY
21-Year-Old-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. BAKER; Funeral To Be Here

Verle BAKER, one of the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. BAKER of northwest of the city passed away this forenoon at 11:45 oclock at Mt. Pleasant of pneumonia. The parents will accompany the remains here for burial, complete arrangements not being made at this time.

He was born Aug. 8, 1906 (sic - 1905) in this county. Besides the sorrowing parents he is survived by his twin brother Merle (sic - Wilbur Merle). He attended Fairfield High school and was in the junior class until ill health prevented his going.

One brother has preceeded (sic) him in death.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, March 12, 1927
Front Page, Column 2

BAKER FUNERAL TOMORROW AT 2
To Be Held From the Methodist Church; Burial Will Be Made In Evergreen

The last rites for Verle BAKER, the 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. BAKER, who died yesterday forenoon, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock from the Methodist church.

Rev. W. B. IRELAND of Packwood, assisted by Dr. H. B. Scoles will conduct the services. Interment will take place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, March 14, 1927
Front Page, Column 6

G. VERLE BAKER RITES YESTERDAY
Were Held From the Methodist Church Yesterday Afternoon at 2 O'clock

The last rites for George Verle BAKER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. BAKER, who passed away Friday, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock from the Methodist church. Rev. W. B. IRELAND of Packwood, assisted by Dr. H. B. Scoles, the local pastor, conducted the services.

Mrs. Charlotte Pierson and Mrs. Dorothy Gow sang very beautifully "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." The pallbearers were: Carl Dempsey, Clyde Kraft, Paul Haney, Hal Junkins, Floyd Keltner and Arthur Baker, who were schoolmates of Verle. Interment took place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, March 14, 1927
Page TWO, Column 3

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during our recent bereavement. Especially do we wish to thank the people who furnished their cars, the boys who acted as pall-bearers, the ladies who furnished the music, and arranged the flowers, and the relatives and friends for the many and beautiful floral offerings.

MR. AND MRS. GUY G, BAKER AND FAMILY

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, March 14, 1927
Page SIX, Columns 1 and 2

Just Among Ourselves

… --The Misses Gwendola, Lorene and Mary ANDERSON of Ottumwa were called to this city Saturday night to attend the funeral yesterday of their cousin George Verle BAKER. Gwendola returned home last night, but the latter two girls remained for a visit with relatives here. …

… --Mr. and Mrs. Carl ADAMS returned last night to their home in Keokuk after being called here by the death of their nephew George Verle BAKER. …

(same publication and page, but Column 3 -- )

PACKWOOD
Mrs. B. T. Lutes

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BAKER of Fairfield, were saddened to learn of the death of their son Merle BAKER. Rev. W. B. IRELAND ,an uncle of Mrs. BAKER attended the funeral Sunday afternoon at Fairfield. …

(same publication and page, but Column 7 -- )

OBITUARY

GEORGE VERLE BAKER

George Verle, son of Guy G. and Elta Maude BAKER, was born in Center township, Jefferson county, Iowa, on August 8th, 1905, and departed this life on March 11, 1927, being at the time of his death aged 21 years, 7 months and 3 days.

Verle attended the country school of this county and enrolled in the Fairfield High school in the fall of 1921. In November, 1924, he was forced to drop out of school on account of ill health and did not complete his course. He was a boy of good habits, made friends easily and was loyal in all the activities of school and community in which he had a part.

He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother and twin brother, Merle together with numerous relatives and friends. An older brother, Hubert Lorelle, preceded him in death in 1923.

The funeral was held from the First Methodist church on Sunday, March 13th at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. B. IRELAND of Packwood Iowa, who was assisted by Dr. H. B. Scoles the local pastor. Mrs. Charlotte Pierson and Mrs. Dorothy Gow sang very beautifully Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." The pallbearers were Carl Dempsey, Clyde Kraft, Paul Haney, Hal Junkins, Floyd Keltner and Arthur Baker, who were schoolmates of Verle. Burial was had in Evergreen Cemetery.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.021; he shares his gravestone with his brother Hubert Lorelle. For some reason, George appears in the WPA Grave Registration Survey as Gordon. Not sure how this came about as he is noted as Verle on his gravestone.