Obituaries Announcements
Carol Ann Baum, 83, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at The Pines South in Holton. She was born December 27, 1938 in Hoisington, KS, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Hennessy) Finn.
Carol graduated from Hoisington High School and attended Marymount University. She worked for the Jackson County District Court as a Trial Court Clerk; retiring in 1998.
She was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church, Bell- Choir and volunteered for Today- Tomorrow Kid- 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 later 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; sister, Patty Finn and brother, Robert Finn.
Survivors include 2 sons, Mike Baum (Ranae) of Topeka, KS and Scott Baum (Susan) of Holton, KS; a daughter-in-law, Pam Baum of Holton, KS; 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Mason, Zack, Spencer and Regan Baum and 1 great-grandson, Bennett with “one on the way”.
Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Jackson County Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.