Martha A. Baker, 93, of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN.
Martha was born on November 29, 1931 to Guy and Ethel (Hall) Roahrig in Bourbon, IN. She was a lifelong resident of Bourbon, IN. She married Charles “Bill” Baker on February 4, 1950 and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2013. She was a housewife and she and her husband owned their own dairy farm. She enjoyed helping with the farm and had her own tractor.
Martha is survived by her daughters: Pat Kuskye of Plymouth, IN; Charlotte (Jay) Stone of Plymouth, IN; her son, Sam (Rose) Baker of Land of Lakes, FL; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Brenda Roahrig.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ethel Roahrig; her husband, Charles Baker; her granddaughter, Molly Elizabeth; and her sister, Mary Helvey, her brothers: Morris Roahrig; Marvin Roahrig; and her sister-in-law, Jeanie Roahrig.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home (300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563).
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home (300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563) with Pastor Bob Goebel of Traditions Hospice officiating.
The burial will take place in New Oak Hill Cemetery (Plymouth, IN).
Memorial donations may be made to Traditions Hospice (3555 Park Place W. Suite 100, Mishawaka, IN 46545) or to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center (402 W. Garro St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or https://helpingmcfamilies.org/donate/#donate).
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Martha and wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Baker family. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
