Nannie Theresa Baker Manhattan, Kansas Obituary

Nannie Theresa Baker

Nannie Theresa (Henkins) Baker, age 81, of Manhattan, died August 9, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Assisted Living. She was born March 24, 1941, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Willard and Phyllis (Guinn) Henkins. She attended high school in Emmetsburg. In 1959, she moved to Kansas to help out a relative with her children when she met her future husband on the bus ride. On October 31, 1959, in Junction City, Kansas, she was married to Donald Baker, Jr. Theresa was a housekeeper for St. Joseph Village and later for Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. She has also worked for Southwestern Bell as a delivery person between their offices. She was a wonderful seamstress and made many formal dresses, wedding gowns and clothes. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer and COPD she enjoyed playing games with her children and grandchildren. She loved roller skating in her younger days. She was kind, loving, and the kind of person that was more worried about others than herself. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 21, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her father and two brothers: Raymond and Burton. Survivors include her five children: Jeff Baker and his wife Judy of Manhattan, KS, Kevin Baker and his wife Jana of Manhattan, Mike Baker and his wife Lisa of Wamego, KS, Julie Elliott of St. George, KS, and Lisa Noyes and her husband Geff of Platte City, MO; her mother Phyllis Henkins of Emmetsburg, IA; three siblings: Bernadine Clark, Marcella Witt and Joseph Henkins; 16 grandchildren: Stephen, Dakota (Tony), Brandon, Colby, Ryan (Megan), Shelby (Cory), McKenzie (Austin), Michael, Kaylee (Josh), Bobby, Kaylene (Cane), Landyn, Wyatt (Lily), Derek, Jarod, and Cody (Dan); and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with private family inurnment in the Wamego City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.
March 24, 1941 - August 9, 202203/24/194108/09/2022
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Kathleen Umscheid Manning
August 11, 2022
I am very sorry to hear about Theresa’s death. I have fond memories of spending time at the house on Houston-playing card games or babysitting her children. I genuinely believe her joy in life was all of you - Jeff, Kevin, Mike, Julie, and Lisa. My thoughts and prayers a... Continue Reading
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Thank you Kathleen, she enjoyed playing cards and the help you girls did. She enjoyed when we would tell stories from those days.
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Mike/Sonja Block
August 11, 2022
Theresa was a great lady. We are thinking of your families. May your memories guide you through this difficult time. Mike and Sonja Block
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Thank you Mike and Sonja, for the kind words. Our mom was a special person and it will leave a deep hole in our lives
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Jeri & Sandy Hynek
August 11, 2022
We’re sorry to hear of the death of your mom. I’m sure your dad is glad to be with her again. May she Rest In Peace. Jeri & Sandy Hynek
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Thank you Jeri and Sandy, she's going to be missed. Your right now she will meet back up with dad.
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Wynn Cragg
August 10, 2022
I’m sorry for your loss
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Thank you Wynn, she'll be missed
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June Manwarren
August 10, 2022
I'am so sorry to hear about Theresa . We was friends in school . We would go roller skating a lot and had good time. I would see her some time. When she came back home. I will miss her very much. June Manwarren
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Thank you June, mom was a special person and she did love roller skating when she was younger.
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Beth Smith
August 10, 2022
Lisa & Family Thinking of you during this difficult time. Let the memories of your momma and her beautiful smile help get you all through this. I Love you dear friend - Beth Smith
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Beth thank you for your kind words about our mother. There's no plug that can fill the hole left by her passing
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Pam Lage
August 10, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Please give this to Jeff and his wife Judy. Love you all
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Peace Lily was purchased for the family of Nannie Theresa Baker.

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Pam Lage
August 10, 2022
A candle was posted for Nannie Theresa Baker.
A candle was posted for Nannie Theresa Baker.
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Pam thank you for the post. Loosing mom was one of the hardest things us kids have ever dealt with. The flower were very beautiful and Jeff and Judy got it after the ceremony. Thanks again
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Judy Baker
August 10, 2022
Last trip to Iowa to see grandma Henkins’s
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
She loved making that trip, thanks for posting the picture.
Charlie J Thomas
August 10, 2022
Theresa was a special lady who I had the pleasure of working with and knowing her years. She will be missed!
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Kevin baker
August 14, 2022
Charlie your right she was a special person. She will be missed. Thanks you for the kind post