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John W. "Bill" Baker

May 30, 1931 — February 23, 2021

John W. “Bill” Baker, age 89, passed away February 23, 2021.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on May 30, 1931 to the late Edward “Babe” and Ruth (Dimon) Baker. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Pacific Intermountain Express.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond “Sam” and Jerry “Gus” Baker.

Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Willie Baker; children, James Dress (Sharon), Paul Dress (Denise) and Matthew Baker; grandchildren, Jamie Giesler (Matthew), Jacob Dress (Maranda) and Ryan Lybarger; great grandchildren, Cruz, Alanna and Kyler.

Funeral service is 2:00 p.m. on Monday March 1, 2021, at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Visitation will be during the hour prior to the service. The family will direct memorials.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Funeral Service

Monday, March 1, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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