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PERRONVILLE -- Sally Jo Baker, 77, of Perronville, passed away the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2024 in her home.
She was born on August 23, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank Jay and Clara Lucille (Beurkens) Helms-Fischer.
She was married to Marlene Pach on February 14, 2020 in Schaffer.
Sally worked as a forklift operator for almost 30 years for Alof's Manufacturing in Grand Rapids until her retirement in 1989.
Sally enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, making arts and crafts and driving her four-wheeler. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Among her survivors include her spouse, Marlene Pach; son, Otis "Bozo" D. Baker Jr., of Marquette; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Sandee Johnston, Darlene Lach, Starlene (Russell) Jastifer and Frank J. Helms; sister-in-law, Laura Pach; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation will take place Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old U.S. 2 & 41, Bark River, MI 49807. A service will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Pepin officiating. A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Baker family.