Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Baker, Melvin Leo 2004
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The Portland Review & Observer, July 11, 2004, Page 9

Melvin Leo Baker, 74, of Portland passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. 

He was born on December 27, 1929 in Lansing the son of Alvin and Ethel (Scott) 
McMann. Mr. Baker was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Portland 
and worked in the Maintenance Department for the Portland Public Schools for 
many years retiring in 1994. He was a member of the K of C Council #2168 in 
Portland, was avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed watching Tiger baseball. 
Mel donated his time to the St. Patrick's Football program for many years 
getting the field ready before and after games. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Melvin L. Baker, Jr., brother, Richard 
McMann and his parents. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Rosemary; 
children, Thomas (Michelle) Baker of Weidman, MI., Bonnie (Jeffrey) Lueder of 
Holt, and very special family, Lucy (George) Black of Portland; 8 
grandchildren, Tiffany Baker, James Baker, Thomas Baker, Jr., Jessica Lueder, 
Douglas Lueder, Tarryn Lueder, Bryan Black, and Brandan Black; brother, Eugene 
Baker of Lansing; half sister, Rosaline Parcher of Belmont; sisters-in-law, 
Pauline (Roy) Wireman of Eagle and Mary McPherson of Berryton; brother-in-law, 
Edward (Lenora) Naseman of Lakeview; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Larry King, Pastor July 9 at 
St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal followed at  Portland 
Cemetery.  Arrangements were handled by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 
Portland.  Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.



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