Gertrude Baker obituary: Gertrude Baker's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Gertrude Barbara Baker
1933 - 2017

Obituary photo of Gertrude Baker, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Gertrude Baker, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Gertrude Barbara Baker
1933 - 2017

Gertrude Baker, 84, passed away on September 27, 2017.

She was born on June 4, 1933 in Landstuhl Germany to Heinrich Kohl and Katharina Bonnert.

She retired from the VA in 1996.

Gertrude enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and being involved in events with the GACOT.

She is preceded in death by her spouse, mother and father, a brother, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Gertrude is survived by her sisters, Inge Bianga and Waldraude Johnson, her daughters, Sandy Baker-Adams (Keith), Ursula Cooper, Barb Strickland, Irene Strickland, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A funeral ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Reception Center. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Winter Meadow Homes, 2824 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, KS 66611 or Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd., S 202, Topeka, KS 66614.

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Gertrude Baker, 84, passed away on September 27, 2017.

She was born on June 4, 1933 in Landstuhl Germany to Heinrich Kohl and Katharina Bonnert.

She retired from the VA in 1996.

Gertrude enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and being involved in events with the GACOT.

She is preceded in death by her spouse, mother and father, a brother, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Gertrude is survived by her sisters, Inge Bianga and Waldraude Johnson, her daughters, Sandy Baker-Adams (Keith), Ursula Cooper, Barb Strickland, Irene Strickland, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A funeral ceremony will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Reception Center. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Winter Meadow Homes, 2824 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, KS 66611 or Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd., S 202, Topeka, KS 66614.

To leave a special message for Gertrude's family, please click the Share Memories button.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
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Service

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 1:00pm
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Gathering

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Interment

Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel, and Reception Center
4700 SW 17th Topeka, KS

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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