Baker, Betty Lou

Betty Lou Baker, age 92, of Linden passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  She was born on April 7, 1933 the daughter of Carson & Melvina (Levake) Gard.  

Betty married Clifford Bartle and later married Harley Baker.  Betty Lou was a devoted mother.  She enjoyed camping, traveling to Texas and crocheting.  She also babysat many children over the years.  She was a member of the Linden Methodist Church and the Linden Legion Auxiliary.  

Betty is survived by her son Mark (Jean) Baker of Linden, her daughters; Diane Baker of Monroe and Laurie (Kevin Aide) Baker of Platteville; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, her sister Kathryn (Ron) Beerkircher, a brother Dennis (Sharon) Gard, daughter-in-law Rose Baker and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Clifford and Harley, sons Bill Bartle and Bruce Baker, a grandson CJ Baker-Segner, daughter-in-laws Judy Bartle and Rachel Bartle and her siblings Donna (Jim) Resel, Richard (Irene) Gard, Jack Gard and Carol Gard.  

A Family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Gorgen Funeral Home

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