Janice H. Baker, 77, of Maryville, IL, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Sat. July 6, 2024 at her home.

She was born Mar. 13, 1947 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Carl & Vivian (Gray) McClerren.

On Dec. 14, 1983, she and Edwin J. Baker were married in Alton, IL.  He survives.

Janice worked in college financial management.  She was a member of the United Church of Christ and had attended church in Granite City and Edwardsville.  She loved to sew and care for her plants.  She was also quite a shopper and loved to get those rebates.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 daughters: Deanna (Jack) Rainey of Granite City, IL, Tracy (Rob) Walters of Edwardsville and Amanda (Thomas) Kodros of Matawan, NJ; a son: Eddie (Suzanne) Baker of Lee's Summit, MO; 8 grandchildren: Zach and Maya Walters, Shelby Rainey, Lauren, Jake and Claire Kodros and Ty and Tre Baker; a sister: Sandra Hall; and a brother: Gale A. McClerren both of West Frankfort, IL.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at Noon Thurs. July 11, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory.  Private family burial will be at a later time at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or please plant something beautiful in her honor.

Online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.