Lannette Kay Baker of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away peacefully at the Thief River Care Center on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the age of 71.

A Graveside Service will be held at the St. Hilaire Community Cemetery, St. Hilaire, MN at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, with Rev. Frank Ehling officiating.  A Celebration of Life honoring Lannette will take place following the graveside service at the St. Hilaire Community Center.

Lannette Kay "Baby" Gregory was born April 24, 1946 in Bagley, MN, the daughter of Edwin Ely and Glenna Mae (Spencer) Gregory.  She attended Knox Elementary School in Thief River Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964.

In 1965 Lannette was united in marriage to Robert George Baker.  They made their home on the Baker Homestead until 1969 when they moved to St. Hilaire.  Together they started Bakers Acres Salvage Yard.

Throughout the years she worked for various restaurants.

She was a wonderful mother and homemaker.  Lannette had a wide array of hobbies, including gardening, cooking, collecting teapots, and enjoying the company of her grandkids.

Lannette is survived by her daughter, Ladora (Steve) Dahlen; granddaughters, Desirae (Casey) Baker and Erin (Jordan) Rondorf; grandson, Elliot Dahlen; great-grandchildren, Ella and Kyland Rondorf; brother, Darrold (Donna) Gregory; sister-in-law, Louise Cullen (Ken Thoreson); brothers-in-law, George (Tess) Baker Jr., Wayne Harder, Bob Cheater, and Don Goode; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her children, Jeffrey Robert, Phillip Reed, and Elliot Ryan Baker; her parents, Edwin and Glenna Gregory; sisters, Angie, Peggy, and Cleone; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Mary Baker; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bennie Baker, Bonnie Baker, and Donna Harder.