Lincoln — Steven W. Baker, 69, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
No Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Steven William Baker was born on May 15, 1954, in Lincoln the son of Donald Eugene and Margaret Tumilty Baker.
He is survived by three children: Brian (Katie) Baker, Eric (Theresa) Baker, and Michelle Gordon; stepmother: Cheryl Baker; two sisters: Pamela Baker and Julie (Scott) McKinney; brother-in-law: Bill Schaub; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Margaret (Virgil “Red”) Langenbahn, father: Donald E. Baker, daughter: Brooke Hall, and one sister: Lori Schaub.
Steve graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1972. He was employed at the US Corrugated in Lincoln.
In high school he was very athletic, playing baseball, basketball, cross country, and bowling. He was very sports minded and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, the Green Bay Packers, and Illini sports.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
