Kirk D. Baden, 59, died peacefully July 23, 2024
Kirk was born December 13, 1964, the son of Donald and Cecilia Baden. He graduated from Maine South High School and attended Loyola University. He went on to work as a pipefitter for Local 597. He enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors. Kirk was a son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his father, Donald (Marge) Baden, his brother, Kevin (Debra) Baden, nieces and nephews, Madeline, Corinne Austin, Tyler, Zachary, Cooper, Kevin, and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11am until 1pm with a service all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the The First Step House- https://www.first-step-house.org/
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Prayers for Kirk and the Baden family. I’ve known Kirk and his family since our little league days in Park Ridge. Kirk and I had some wild and crazy times in our youth and became lifelong friends. I will and already do miss him dearly.
Sending out my condolences to Kirk and family. After we graduated high school, we would hang out at Julia Fray-Aquirre's apartment in Niles and laughed our butts off. Kirk was so down to earth, always happy and had a great laugh. My most memorable time with him was when he decided to pull a prank on us girls and lead us into the cemetery on Higgins and scare us. He convinced us to go on a happy haunt, but it turned to terror. Had to admit he pulled it off and after we laughed about it. Even though we haven't seen each other in years, he sure will be missed. Rest in peace Kirk.
Sympathy Friendship What can a friend say to a friend who has lost someone very dear, Except to say I care for you and that Ill always be right here - Co comfort and console you to help you make it through...
Kirk was a good friend and a good guy he will be miss and will always be in our hearts and prayers
Good bye good friend everyone say we look like twin going to miss u prayers are with ur family
Kirk will be missed so much. He had the biggest heart and was a joy to be around. One of my favorite memories is when he tried to teach me how to drive stick shift in his Toyota. I almost dropped his engine shifting. We kept laughing and he told me “yeah, your done.” Lol. I will miss you!
Our condolences to all his friends and family he will be missed.
Kirk was a great friend and we considered him part of our family. He lived with us in Colorado. We got a puppy during Covid/2020 and Max was a fixture on Kirk's lap. Kirk and I talked recipes in our kitchen where he made cookies, cakes and pies for the holidays. Pumpkin pies from scratch. We went fishing together. He spend a sunday morning teaching our visiting granddaughter (then 6) how to fish at the nearby lake. Patience and the heart of a lion. My condolences to the Baden family and all who are grieving. You are in our hearts and prayers.