{"id":48830,"date":"2026-10-09T13:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=48830"},"modified":"2026-10-09T13:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:43:07","slug":"carl-allen-baker-71-of-newton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/48830-carl-allen-baker-71-of-newton\/","title":{"rendered":"Carl Allen Baker (71) of Newton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Carl Allen Baker age 71, of Newton passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home.<br \/>\nFuneral services honoring Carl\u2019s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Central Christian Church in Newton with Pastor Mike Knepper officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 12th in the church. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Newton with military rites by Jasper Post No. 20 of the American Legion.<br \/>\nCarl was born on September 12, 1955, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Roy Ray and Marilynn Joann (Bickers) Baker. Following high school, Carl faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. Carl married Gwendolyn Harris on August 7, 1976. She survives.<br \/>\nCarl retired from the City of Newton, where he served as the water plant supervisor. Prior to his time with the city, Carl worked for the Illinois Central Gulf railroad for 11 years. Carl was a faithful member of the Central Christian Church in Newton. Faith was first and foremost in Carl\u2019s life. He loved the Lord. He enjoyed spending time reading his Bible and made a point to share his faith with others. He also spent lots of enjoyable time with his children and wonderful grandchildren who called him Pepaw.<br \/>\nCarl will be loved and remembered by his wife Gwen Baker; sons, Andy (Lilette) Baker and Jimmy Baker; daughter, Jordan (Kyle Brown) Baker; granddaughters, Scarlette Brown, Mia Brown, Tera (Josh) Zumbahlen; great-granddaughter Ashlynn Zumbahlen and a great grandson to be welcomed in February;<br \/>\nsiblings, Mike, Bryan, Bob, Karen and Connie.<br \/>\nHis parents, Roy and Marilynn Baker, brother, Don and in-laws, Harvey and Marilyn Harris preceded him in death.<br \/>\nMemorial donations may be made to the Carle Hospice, Olney, Illinois.<br \/>\nOnline condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carl Allen Baker age 71, of Newton passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home. 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