Ellarae Deann Baker (July 19, 2013 - August 22, 2018)

Ellarae "Ella" Deann Baker, 5, of Stover, passed away on August 22, 2018, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on July 19, 2013, in Columbia, Missouri, to John J. Baker and Kalee D. Knierim. 

From the day Ella was born, she was such a loving and happy child. Ellarae endured many hardships throughout the past three years but none of that kept her from being the sassy little girl she was and keeping Daddy and Mommy on their toes. She was one of a kind and touched everyone's heart she came in contact with. 

Ellarae loved Minnie Mouse and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She would be in a deep sleep and would sit straight up in bed if she heard the "Hot Dog" song come on the television. She enjoyed having her finger and toe nails painted by her Daddy and cuddles with her Mommy. Ella also enjoyed taking naps with her big sis, Peyton. 

As a family, we are so thankful for the love and care that Ellarae received from the staff at CMH. These were doctors, nurses, social workers, and nutritionists that became a part of our family and fought so hard next to us throughout her battle.

In addition to her parents, John and Kalee, Ellarae is survived by two sisters, Peyton and Migdalia; three brothers, Joshua, Braxton, and Langston; maternal grandparents, Eckie and Jan Knierim of Stover; paternal grandmother, Marcella Baker of Versailles; maternal great-grandmother, Ella Ann Knierim of Stover; one aunt, Anne Baker of Versailles; three uncles, Kevin (Jennifer) Lutjen of Sedalia, Chris (Valerie) Robertson of Jefferson City, Steven Baker of Versailles; several cousins; and many extended family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Erwin Baker; maternal great-grandfather, Eckhardt Knierim; maternal great-grandparents, Vinson and Venetia Whittle; paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Fernanda Guerrero; infant cousins, Landon Randall and Parker Robertson. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Danny Owsley officiating. The family requests that you wear bright colors in honor of Ellarae. A private graveside and interment will be on Monday, August 27, 2018, in the Stover Cemetery with only family and close friends in attendance.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Lutjen, Chris Robertson, Steven Baker, and Zachary Baker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cheyenne and Payton Richardson, Autumn Batson, Leanna Baker, Halle, Lucas, and Marlie Randall, Tyler, Paxton, Parklyn, and Eli Robertson, Rachel Nolting, Gabe, Tristan, Jaxton, and Maverick Baker, the Hematology/Oncology Staff at CMH, ECSE Pre-K Staff at Morgan Co. R-1, and her therapist from the Sam B. Cook Healthplex in Jefferson City.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ellarae's honor to: KC Cares for Kids at www.kcaresforkids.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.


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