Clementine V. Ferguson Baker, passed away peacefully on Monday July 16, 2007 in Wheaton. She was pre-deceased by her second husband Allan Baker in 2005; by her first husband Richard S. Ferguson in 1988; by her sister Margaret Smith (Mrs. William); and by her parents Irma and Henry Van der Schaeghe. Born in 1917 and raised in Chicago, Clementine, known to her many friends as Clem, lived in Wheaton for almost 50 years. During this time, she worked as a school teacher, professional tutor, and Manager of the Wesley Shop of the Gary Methodist Church from 1973 -1995.
Additionally, Clem contributed much to the community. For over ten years, Clem served as Trustee and Treasurer of the Du Page County Historical Society, and was one of the founding members of its Museum Guild. She was a Board Member of the Wheaton Women's Republican Party and member of the League of Women Voters, Wheaton Garden Club, Ryall YMCA Masters' Swimming Team, the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton and its Women's Martha Circle. She served as President of the PTA for Edison Junior High School, and President of the Gables Home Owners' Association. In 1996, the City of Wheaton issued her a Certificate of Appreciation for ten years service on the Wheaton Community Relations Committe.
Clementine was a 1939 graduate of the University of Chicago where she met her future husband, Richard Saylor Ferguson, son of William J. and Ethel S. Ferguson. When WWII ended, Clementine and Richard moved to Belvedere, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; and then to Wheaton in 1959. Clementine is survived by her four daughters: Jean A. Ferguson, Susan F. Walker, Anne B. Ferguson, and Joan F. Young; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a niece, Margo L. Smith. She will be missed by her dear friend Joan Martellotto, neighbors, and many friends across the nation.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton on Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Du Page County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St Wheaton, IL 60187 or the First Presbyterian Church, Wheaton 715 N. Carlton Ave Wheaton, Il 60187. Interment is private. Information and guest book is available at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.