ROCHESTER - Hattie M. Baldwin, 96, of Rochester, died March 3, 2009, in Life Care Center of Rochester, where she lived the last four years.
She was born Nov. 26, 1913, in Mishawaka, to Charles M. and Elgie M. Ipes Moon. She married Hugh Oliver Baldwin, who died Oct. 7, 1977.
She was a founder of First Assembly of God Church, Rochester, and was honored by the church on its 50th anniversary and was recognized when the church dedicated and named their new fellowship hall after her in 2004. She was also a church organist and adult Sunday school teacher for many years. She was manager of "Meals on Wheels" senior citizen program in Rochester for several years until her retirement at 85.
Surviving are four sons: Wayne Baldwin, Logansport; Junior Baldwin, Rochester; David Baldwin, Merriam, Kan.; and Gary Baldwin, Franklin; 13 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Agatha Marsha and Thelma Frettinger; and three brothers, Charles, Donald and William Moon. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter and two sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, Rochester, with Dr. David Baldwin and the Rev. Glen Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Moon Cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
