Henry "Bruce" Baker Obituary (1956

Henry Bruce Baker, age 69, of Pontiac, IL, passed away at 5:02 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac after a courageous fight with cancer. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, located at 903 W. Custer Ave, Pontiac, IL, 61764. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home. Burial will be at Patty Cemetery following his service. Pastor Corry Ijams will be presiding over the service. Memorials in Bruce’s memory may be made to the family. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Bruce was born on December 11, 1956, in Bloomington, IL, to Otis and Thelma (Burns) Baker. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Baker; Children: Cassie (Dylan) Palmore of Minonk, IL, and Brenda (Dale) Manor of Minnesota; two beloved grandchildren: Brynlee Palmore and Jenna Salvator; and one brother: Dallas Baker of Lawrenceville, IL. He is also survived by his adored English bulldog: Jagger. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Marion and Willard Baker. Bruce was a loyal and faithful member of Authentic Church in Pontiac. He was also a proud member of The Rustic Auto Club. Bruce enjoyed attending car shows and being a part of the Rustic Auto Club. He also enjoyed helping out at Authentic Church and being around his church family. Bruce never knew a stranger and enjoyed all the connections he made. He made countless memories with all his loved ones who will forever cherish them. Above all, he loved his family deeply. He truly was the best husband, dad, brother, Pa, and friend. He will be forever missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know him and love him. This obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.