Carl Baker

Mr. Carl Baker, 85, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:47 A.M. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home in Dwight, Il.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Dwight, 401 N. Clinton Ave., Dwight, Il. 60420. Funeral Services will begin with visitation from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 10, 2026, a funeral service will start at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Daniel Woodward is officiating. Interment will follow at Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Gardner, Illinois.

Hager Memorial Home of Dwight has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Carl was born on August 12, 1940, Murray Kentucky, the son of William Clester and Wilma Clarice (McCuiston) Baker. He was united in marriage to Mertice Elaine Watson on June 8, 1958, in Lovelaceville, Kentucky.

Carl is survived by his loving wife Elaine Baker of Dwight, IL.; his children, Luanne (David) Riber of East Peoria, Lerinda (Mark) Pierce of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Mark (Jan) Baker of Dwight, IL.; his grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Krista, Chase, Logan, Bennett, Brittney, Lauren, Hannah and Austin; and 23 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Dwayne Baker; his sisters, Velda Baker and Ann Bond; and his brother, Kenneth Baker.

Carl was a loving and compassionate husband, dad, and granddaddy. He was also always lending a helping hand and generous to those in need. Carl will be remembered for his faith in Jesus Christ, his devotion to family and sharing his faith to many he met. His family finds comfort in knowing they will join him one day in Heaven.

Memorial donations in Carl’s name may be made to the Baker Family.

Online condolences may be made to the family at calvertmemorial.com.