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Charles W. "Chuck" Baker

September 10, 1946 — January 16, 2026

Charles W. “Chuck” Baker, age 79, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, of Midlothian, IL. Beloved husband for 42 years to the late Janis C. Baker, nee DeHeer (2012). Loving father of Daniel, Chad (Silvia), Philip (Brenna) and Jeffrey. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Rachel, Kyle and Edward. Devoted son of the late Charles and Nola (nee Oppenhius) Baker.

Visitation Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 3-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, 24800 S. Governors Highway, Monee, IL for a Graveside Service on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 are appreciated.  CLICK HERE to donate online.

Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

15525 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Visitation Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 3-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

15525 73rd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Graveside Service

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Family and friends are invited to meet directly at Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, 24800 S. Governors Highway, Monee, IL for a Graveside Service on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

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