Edward V. Baker

Mr. Edward V. ""Sonny"" Baker, Jr., age 71, of Luzerne, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Ml.
Visitation from 7-9 P.M. Thursday, October 16, 2008 with a Rosary offered at 8 P.M. by St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mio at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Ml. Visitation also held on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 3-9 P.M. at Voran Funeral Home, Taylor, Ml. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Allen Park, Ml with Fr. Joseph S. Mallia officiating. In accordance with Edward's wishes, cremation will follow.
Mr. Baker was born on June 20, 1937 to Edward V. and Bertha (Adams) Baker, Sr. in Long Beach, California. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Edward had worked as a general foreman for General Motors. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Mio; the Mio Moose Lodge #1035; Luzerne American Legion Post # 162 and the Oscoda County Cruisers.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Stephanie; his children: Diane (Tom) Oberhausen; Cheryl (Frank) Johnson; David E. Baker; Russell K. (Sandy) Baker; and Penny T. (Harold) Zukowski; 17 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and a son-in-law Larry Waske Edward was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Edward A. Baker; and a daughter: Cindy Waske.
These arrangements were entrusted to Lashley Funeral Home of Mio, Michigan, and Voran Funeral Home of Taylor, Ml.