Carol Baum 1938-2022

Carol Baum 1938-2022

Carol Ann Baum, 83, of Holton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at The Pines South in Holton.

She was born Dec. 27, 1938, in Hoisington, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Hennessy) Finn.

Carol graduated from Hoisington High School and attended Marymount University. She worked for Jackson County District Court as a trial court clerk, retiring in 1998.

She was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church, Bell’s Choir and volunteered for Today’s Tomorrow Kid’s Choir both at the church. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a member of Pilot Club.

Carol married Robert Baum in 1964; they divorced in 1982. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Baum, on June 21, 2020; a sister, Patty Finn; and a brother, Robert Finn.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Baum (Ranae) of Topeka and Scott Baum (Susan) of Holton; a daughter-in-law, Pam Baum of Holton; five grandchildren, Jacob, Mason, Zack, Spencer and Regan Baum; and a great-grandson, Bennett, with “one on the way.”

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will follow in Holton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)

The Holton Recorder

109 W. Fourth St.
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-3141
 

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