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- From newspaper obituary posted findagrave.com
Died at her home in Rochelle, Sept., 11th, 1891, Mrs. Emily Baker. Deceased was born in Onondaga County, New York, on the 2d of August, 1811. Came to Rochelle soon after the death of her husband which occurred in St. Charles, Ill., in 1867. She was the last of a family of six, two of whom John and George Loomis were at one time well-known business men of Rochelle. During a life of over 80 years she made no enemies. Of her it might be truly said “she was mild and lovely" and was revered and respected by all who knew her. A funeral was observed at her home on Sabbath afternoon, Sept. 13th, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends, Rev. J.B. Fleming officiating. The Presbyterian choir rendering beautiful and appropriate music. The profusion of flowers presented by the ladies shown more than language can express their esteem of the deceased. Mrs. Baker was the mother of eight children, four of whom survived her. Mrs. Irving Ryther, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Mrs. C.I. Blach, Kalamazoo, Michigan and Mrs. David Boyle and Mr. George Baldridge, of Rochelle, Helen and Daniel having died in recent years and two others in childhood. The day before her death she told one of her attendants that tomorrow was her last day and it was true as the sun went down she entered into rest, that rest which is unbroken by the ills of this fleeting life. A home has been broken up, a social tie severed, and many besides her own family will recall the sadness many pleasant hours spent at Mrs. Baker's.
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1811 - 1891 (80 years)