Darlene M. Baker

Darlene M. Baker, age 63, of Castle Rock, CO, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in St. Mary's Health Center, Detroit Lakes, MN.Darlene Mae Cossette was born on August 5, 1943 to John and Mildred Lorenzon Cossette in Hawley, MN. She grew up and attended school in Hawley. On March 11, 1961, she married Wayne Baker in Barnesville, MN, together they had two children, David and Brenda. Darlene enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, fishing, flowers and gardening and most importantly, spending time with her family. Darlene was a very domestic, loving and giving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wayne Baker of Castle Rock, CO; her daughter, Brenda Jeff Mosal of Castle Rock, CO; three brothers, Roger "Pete" Betty Cossette of Antigo, WI, Laverne "Jack" Cheryl Block Cossette of Audubon, MN and Harold Janet Cossette of Audubon, MN; one sister-in-law, Pam Cossette Robert of Audubon, MN. Three sisters, Shirley VanWey of Lake Park, MN, Ann Gordon Hughs of Cass Lake, MN and Elaine Jim Price of Ulen, MN; three grandchildren, Grant, Nicole and Dalton; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special family friends, Fred Corliss Klungseth and Jody Roger Wheeler.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mildred Cossette; son, David Baker; brother, Robert Cossette; and brother-in-law, Vern VanWey.