Laura Ann Baker (nee Becker) age 45, of Elmhurst died in her home surrounded by her family after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme since September of 2015; Laura is the beloved wife of Brett Baker, loving mother of Alex, Emily, and Meredith Baker; dearest daughter of Walt and Chris Becker; treasured sister of Susan (James) Piko; fond aunt of Katie, Jimmy, and Molly Piko. Abby, Zack, and Caitlin Palmisano. Selah and Keliah Shertz. Adara and Aaria Kaiser and Kevin and Ally Jones; dearest daughter-in-law of Larry Baker and Janet (Dick) Watkins; cherished sister-in-law of Lori (Tony) Palmisano, Dedra (Ben) Kaiser, and Kendra (Andy) Jones; loving niece, cousin and friend to many. Laura received her B.S. from the University of Illinois Champaign, her Masters from the University of Illinois Chicago and her R.N. from the College of DuPage. Before becoming a stay at home mom, she was employed at the National Institute of Health in Washington D.C. and at Abbott Labs in Lake Forest. She was the former Executive Director and Board Member of the Mobile Care Foundation. She was also a Religious Education Instructor at Immaculate Conception Church in Elmhurst.
Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Laura’s name to the Mobile Care Foundation, 321 N. Loomis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com