Sue Ellen Baker

Sue Ellen Baker, 84 of Creston, Iowa entered her eternal rest on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Creston Specialty Care. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM, Monday, December 1, 2025 at the chapel in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, to be determined at a later date.

Sue Ellen Baker was born in Iowa City, Iowa on June 23, 1941, one of seven children born to John Lloyd and Mona May (Hewitt) Baker. Sue Ellen was raised and educated in Creston where she attended Creston Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1959. Following graduation, Sue Ellen continued her education in Des Moines, Iowa at AIB for 2 years.

Sue Ellen never married and was a dedicated employee at Berning’s Café. She worked as a dishwasher for many years until Berning’s closed. Never a person to be idle, Sue Ellen then worked at Pizza Hut until deciding to retire after a few months. In her spare time, Sue Ellen was an avid reader, who especially enjoyed reading her daily horoscope and her horoscope books.

Preceding Sue Ellen in death were her parents; 3 brothers: Jack, Larry and Dick Baker; 3 brothers-in-law: Darwin Hardisty, Kenny Calvin and Riley Bristow; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Baker; and 2 nieces.

Sue Ellen is survived by her 3 sisters: Margaret Hardisty of Corning, Iowa; Shirley Calvin of Creston, Iowa; and Catherine Bristow of Creston, Iowa; 2 sisters-in-law: Polly Baker and Bonnie Baker; and by 6 nieces; 4 nephews; and other extended family members. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn and may Sue Ellen rest in peace.