Frances Jean Baker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frances J. Baker of Grand Ledge passed away October 8, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed. Fran was born January 18, 1931 in Marshall, Minnesota to the late William L. and Catherine E. (Hovland) Tegels. Fran graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1949, was a longtime faithful member of St. Michael Parish and retired from the State of Michigan Department of Public Health. She enjoyed traveling, reading and music. She is survived by children, Mary Jo (Gary) Kast, Jean Chapmen, Charles (Rochelle) Baker and Sara Caswell; 8 grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Anne Baker; siblings, Vivian (Norman) Kemp and Daniel (Mary Sue) Tegels. Fran was preceded in death by husband, Anthony F.; son, Peter; son-in-law, Joe Chapman; siblings, Katherine Kucsulain, Rita, Vincent and Dennis Tegels. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge by The Reverend Fr. James Eisele. Rite of Committal will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to Blessings in a Backpack Grand Ledge, P.O. Box 162, Grand Ledge Michigan 48837 or Sparrow Foundation, Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1110 E. Michigan Avenue, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

Frances Jean Baker

January 18, 1931 - October 8, 2016