Carol June Baker
Carol June Baker
Carol June Baker, 91, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024. Carol was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Omaha, Neb. Her parents were Freida (Brassfield) Haley and Leroy Haley. Carol graduated from Wasau High School and then went onto college at Wayne State where she met her husband of 71 years, Virgil Baker. Carol was a teacher in the Gering Public Schools teaching 1st through 3rd grade. After retiring, she and Virgil enjoyed being at their cabin in Laramie Peak, Wyo., and their snowbird getaway in Chandler, Ariz.
Carol was preceded in death by sons Greg Baker and Mark Baker. Carol is survived by her husband Virgil (Bud) Baker; son Russ Baker and his wife Pam Baker; sister Connie Anderson and family; seven grandchildren: Megan Busby, Brandon Baker, Kyle Baker, Mathew Baker, Morgan Pettit, Michaela Baker, and Jordan Sandquist; and11 great-grandchildren.
Raymond S. Bierowicz
Raymond S. Bierowicz
Ray Bierowicz, born in Chicago, Ill., in 1938 and passed away in 2024 at 85 years old. He retired to Chandler, Ariz., after a hard working life as a truck driver delivering hazardous chemicals long before OSHA existed. He carried his diligent work ethic into his retirement years with the ever-challenging game of golf, which included 9 Aces! From Arizona he moved to Henderson, Nev., where he lived five more beautiful years with family. He will be remembered for his humble nature, humorous one-liners, and love for his family.
Survived by Ray are his wife Shirley Bierowicz, brother Don Bierowicz, son Jim Bierowicz (Bogusia), son Mike Bierowicz, daughter Donna Marchant (Kevin), sister-in-law Jan Gibbons (Bill), brother-in-law Gerry Guzaitis, nieces Sharon Caliendo, Patti Gibbons, Sandy Scheide (Tom), Carlene Derickson (Brent), Ed Guzaitis (Merri), Kristine Green (Levi), grandchildren Jason Marchant (Zeina), Matt Bierowicz, Laura Pittmon (Yvan), Shannon Bierowicz, Steve Marchant (Jessica), and Alex Bierowicz, and great-grandchildren Liam, Collin, Carter, Jos, Scarlett, Charlie, Adalyn, and Sophia.
A special thank you to Prestige Henderson Assisted Living; especially the above and beyond care provided by Kristina, Daryl, and Angie. Another special thank you to AMG Hospice of Las Vegas who provided quality care in a caring manner.
More information to come regarding Ray’s Celebration of Life gathering.
John Krupnik Celebration of Life
John Krupnik III
John Krupnik III, husband of Sally Krupnik, passed away on Tuesday, July 9. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for local residents to be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the SunBird Ballroom.