Obituaries
Obituary for Michael E. Baer
Peoria- Michael E. Baer, 82, of East Peoria passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
He was born December 10, 1934, in Peoria, IL to Cecil and Florence (Roach) Baer. He married Helen T. Houlahan on May 14, 1966, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Peoria.
He is survived by his two children, Stephen (Lynn) Baer of Centennial, CO, and Nicole Baer of East Peoria, IL; his three beautiful granddaughters, Andrea, Kelsey and Joey: two sisters, Sister Cecile Baer OSB of Rock Island, and Gloria Christian of Peoria. Two brothers-in-law, retired Col. Robert (Peggy) Houlahan of San Antonio, TX and Gene Foster of Washington, IL. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen, one brother, Edward Baer, and one sister, Marianne O’Donnell.
Michael was a 1952 Spalding Institute graduate in Peoria. He worked for Edward J. Smith Printers for 46 years until they closed their doors and Feldman Printing for 14 months. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Spalding Assembly 0206 Fourth Degree.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Shallat and his staff, and the staff of OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home for the loving care they provided Michael.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel, with a half hour prior visitation also at the Chapel. Msgr. Gerald Ward will officiate. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or the Blessed Sacrament New Facilities Fund in Michael’s name.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
5
Jul
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Visitation
Thursday
6
Jul
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Funeral Service
Thursday
6
Jul
10:30 AM
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Memorial Contribution
Blessed Sacrament New Facilities
419 NE MADISON AVENUE
Peoria, IL 61603
Peoria, IL 61603
OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home
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