Roger A. Baker

Roger A. Baker, 57, of Kankakee, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1965, the son of Patrick and Dellarae Baker. Roger grew up in Union Hill and attended Reddick High School. He worked for Rise Baking Company. He enjoyed sports, and was a Chicago Cubs fan, as well as a dedicated and loyal Green Bay Packers fan. Roger was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church growing up. He loved the outdoors and having bonfires, cookouts, and going fishing. Roger was there for his close friends and was always available to help in any way he could. He is survived by his daughters, Destiny and Amanda; six grandchildren; sisters, Nancy (Darrell), Vickie (Tom), and Debbie; his brothers, Dan (Kathy), Jerry (Kim), Rodney, and Doug (Jan); many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and several close friends. Roger is preceded in death by parents; his sister, Tammy; his brother, Warren; and his grandparents. A celebration of life for Roger is being held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.