Renee Dorann Baker

Renee Dorann Baker, 35, of Winamac, (formerly of Monterey) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. 

Renee was born on March 13, 1982, in Winamac, to Dennis and Myra Jachim. She graduated from Culver High School and Knox Beauty School, but she was most proud of being a loving wife and mom. On Oct. 5, 2002, she married Joe Baker in Monterey. He survives.  

Renee was a member of Pulaski County 4-H and helped as a Mini 4-H leader as well.  She was a talented dancer and had attended Sandra Lee Studio in Knox.  Renee enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time on the Tippecanoe River and hunting.  She was a very kind person who was always willing to help others.  Renee loved her family very much and will be dearly missed. 

She is survived by her husband Joe Baker of Winamac; and their children: Chloe and Blake at home; her mother Myra Jachim of Monterey; her brothers: Raymond and Richard Jachim of Monterey, and Roman [Dawn] Jachim of Clarksville, Tennessee; as well as her nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Jachim.  

Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Final disposition will be private.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

(Pulaski County Journal — Sept. 27, 2017)