Dorothy Lee Bake

Dorothy Lee Bake, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Dorothy was born on January 4, 1933 Carrollton, OH to Emmett and Grace Emery. Dorothy married George Albert Lee Bake, SR on June 9, 1951.

Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, knitting, she enjoyed making Afghans and blankets to donate them to Ribbon of Hope. Dorothy received blue ribbons at the Elkhart County 4-H fair, several years in a row. Most of all Dorothy loved to spend time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, George (Karen) Bake, Jr. of Osceola, IN and Jim (Dixie Ray) Bake of Edwardsburg, MI; grandchildren, Dennis Bake, Jenny (Dustin) Spicher, Jonathan (Stephanie) Bake, George (Sarah) Bake; 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Richard (Mary) Emery and Larry (Jean) Emery. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Emmett and Grace Emery, husband George Albert Lee Bake, SR; sister Lois Sittig and brother Wayne Emery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Monday, March 17, 2025 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 Graveside services will be on Tuesday at 11am at Olive Cemetery in Elkhart, IN. Pastor Dan Petry will officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com