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John Baima

Collinsville |

John Louis Baima, 75 of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.

John was born on February 26, 1946, in East St. Louis, Illinois; the son of the late Alvin Louis and Vera (Quarenghi) Baima. John was a foreman with the Collinsville Street Department and proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He devoted countless hours as a member of the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the title of Silver Beaver and Eagle Scout. John enjoyed his many years of service of working for the City of Collinsville and loved all the special times he shared with his family and friends.

John is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 55 years; Paula (Jones) Baima whom he married on December 3, 1966; his children, Scott and Tammy Baima of Collinsville, Illinois, John M. and Annette Baima of Collinsville, Illinois; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Carolyn Wessel, Carol, and Dave Tiedeman.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bill Wessel.

In celebration of John’s life, services will be held at a later date.

In memory of John, memorial donations are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or St. John Community Care. https://www.irwinchapel.com/


Obit Provided By:
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home

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