Mrs. H. L. Baker died in her home, 107 Vernal avenue, Milton Junction, at 4 p.m. Tuesday. She had been in failing health for some time and for the past two months failed rapidly.
Lottie Leona Gray was born in Milton Junction, July 31, 1879, the daughter of Chauncey and Lydia E. Monroe Gray. She grew to womanhood here and attended Milton college and was a teacher in rural schools in Rock county for several years.
She became a member of the old Rock River Seventh Day Baptist church when a young woman, later transferring to the Milton Junction church. She was also a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Ladies Aid society, the W.C.T.U. and Friendship chapter Eastern Star, and was active in all these organizations as long as her health permitted.
She is survived by her husband; three brothers, Carl Gray, Fred Gray and Winferd Gray, Milton Junction; one sister, Mrs. J. E. McWilliam of Milton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Seventh Day Baptist church at 2 p.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Milton Junction cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Van Horn will officiate. The Eastern Star ritual will be given.
Friends may call at the Baker home, 107 Vernal avenue, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
