Lisa Baber

Lisa Kay Baber was born on January 11, 1961, in Tipton, Indiana. Known for her loving, dedicated, and creative spirit, Lisa brought joy and laughter to all those who were fortunate enough to know her. She passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Lisa spent much of her life in Frankfort, Indiana, where she was a beacon of warmth and joy in her community. She worked at the small-town Diner, DownTown Diner, in Frankfort for many years, where her dedication, humor, and kindness made her a beloved figure. Lisa retired from the diner in 2025. She was also a creative soul, spending her downtime engaged in crocheting, crafting, reading, and being the support system for her family. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, as she often said that her family mattered the most to her. Lisa also had a special place in her heart for animals, caring for many pets throughout her life.

Lisa is survived by her sons, Jared Tolley (Ashley) and Jayson Colbert; her grandchildren, Wayne Tolley, Sara Nicole Benne, Elijah Cline, Trey Cline, Cheyenne Paisley, Zion Benitez, Makala Salas, Malik Salas, and Malaki Cea; her step-children, Megan Salas, Amy Hughes, Matt Birchfield, and John Birchfield; her brother, Duane Baber; her aunt, Dolly Hunter; and several nieces and nephews. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Judy Baber, and her sisters, Loni Dearinger and Lori Ann Baber.

Graveside committal services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11 am at Cicero Cemetery. The services are under the direction of Hartley-Dunnichay Funeral Homes - Cicero.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to assist with Lisa’s funeral arrangements. A link has been provided below for your convenience.

We encourage those who knew and loved Lisa to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Your stories and images will serve as a reminder of Lisa's loving, creative, funny, and dedicated spirit, and the joy she brought to all those who knew her.