Julia E. Baker

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Julia E. Baker, 96, Ames, Iowa, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 23rd, at her daughter’s home in Ames.

Born October 28, 1929, in Winamac, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elihu and Florence Van Gundy Russell.

On March 15, 1950, she was married to William R. Baker, who preceded her in 1995.

Julia was retired from Switches, Incorporated. She enjoyed Jigsaw puzzles and her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are sons, William (Janet) Baker,Moses Lake, Washington, Jeffrey (Sanije) Baker, Sherman, Texas; daughter, Jamie (Jim) Bruer, Ames, Iowa; brother, Dale Russell, Frankfort, Indiana.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Hake, Jonathan (Ashley) Baker, Aaron (Starla) Keiser, Jason (Amy) Keiser, Joshua Baker, Kyle (Kate) Baker, Amber (Philip) Jacobs, Natasha (Jacob) Timm, Jesse Bruer; great grandsons, Ayden, Sean, William, Thomas, Leo, Jordan, Colin; a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10th, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Zimmerman officiating.

Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Friday, October, 9th, also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Suncrest Home Health and Hospice, 103 East 6th Street, Ames, Iowa 50010

Condolences can be shared at https://www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.