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Carol Baum Obituary
ATHENS - Carol Lee Baum, 70, of Athens died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at St. John's Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Athens; two sons, Glen Baum and Darel Baum, both of Athens; a granddaughter, Kyleigh Baum; mother, Altha Liehr of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Baum was born Oct. 4, 1938, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Glen and Altha Sullivan Liehr. She was raised in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1956. She was a graduate of Western Illinois University in 1960.
She married Kenneth Baum on April 5, 1969, in Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her father, Glen.
Mrs. Baum was employed by the Springfield Clinic for 14 years.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens, with the Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.
Memorials can be made to the Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens or the Menard County BLS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Baum
The Harmening's
December 25, 2008
For anyone who knew Carol you already know that she was a wonderful outgoing loving person who always had a smile on her face. Carol would do anything for anyone. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary and would always send a card with a special note in it. My family has lived by the Baum's for 25 years. I can remember times as a child that my brother and I would forget our house key and it would be snowing outside and we would walk to Baum's. Carol would open the door with a smile on her face and say come on in and warm up. She would have us call our mom and let her know we were there. Then we would bake cookies or play games. The Baum's have always been there for any of us at anytime and Kenny, Glen, Darel and Kyleigh we are here for you now and always.
Carol may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Bruce Bullard
December 25, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Kenneth Baum family and Mrs. Liehr.
Our thoughs and prayers are with you.
The Bullard Family
Bruce and Julie
Springfield, Illinois
Rose Kruger
December 24, 2008
Kenny
My deepest sympathy to you, and your family in the loss of Carol. I will always have many fond memories of the good times we all had together, you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Rose Kruger
SHIRLEY MCBRIDE
December 24, 2008
KENNY,GLEN,AND DAREL, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CAROL, SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND WE WILL SADLY MISS HER.
HERSCHEL AND SHIRLEY AND HERSCHEL AND SHERRY MCBRIDE
Alberta Withers
December 23, 2008
Our sympathy to the Kenneth Baum Family. Carol will be remembered as a wonderful person, always a smile, kind word, loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. Our thoughts and prayers,love Larry,Alberta,Tammy,Larry David,Lois,Carol,kenneth Withers
George & Debbie Runkels
December 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Kenny, Glen and Darel.
Carol Moore (Ingram)
December 23, 2008
My heart goes out to you for your loss and I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Velda Plopper
December 23, 2008
Our sympathy to the Kenneth Baum Family and Mrs. Liehr. Carol will be remembered as a wonderful person, always a smile, kind word, loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Velda Plopper, Kathy, Paul, Kurt and Sandra Messersmith.
Lisa Sandidge
December 23, 2008
Carol was a wonderful woman who will be sorely missed by many. Your family has my deepest sympathies.
Wilbur Gleckler
December 23, 2008
My sympathy to the Baum Family in their time of sorrow.
Byron & Sheila McCutchan & family
December 23, 2008
We are so sorry about your loss. We have a lot of fun school and auction memories of you and your family.
sarah poe
December 23, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Sarah, Forrest, & Ruby Poe
Bonnie & Don Fuhrman
December 23, 2008
My thoughts go out to Kenny, Glen & Kyleigh and Darel in this time of great loss. Carol was my best friend, and I will miss her cheerful voice and her always kind words. The times we had on together are priceless to us. There is not a minute goes by, that we do not think of her.
Jeremie Ingram
December 23, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family. My heart goes out to them as Carol and her family were a big part of my growing up in Athens. To Geln and Darel, I am truly saddened at your loss and hope you find strength in this time of hardship.
Tina Naylor Pile
December 23, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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