Gladys Mae Baum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gladys Mae Baum of Valparaiso, Indiana, who passed away on February 19, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Swartz and Jessie Swartz (Rheinhart); her husband Leland Baum; her siblings, Barbara and Robert; her daughter-in-law Linda Beal Baum; and her great great grandchild Ja'Kylan Chamberlain.
She is survived by: her children, Pam Chamness (Dave) of Kouts, Rick Baum of Valparaiso, Soni Wilson (Keith) of Valparaiso and Debbie Witty Blomberg (Paul) of Minnesota; her brothers, John Swartz (Joyce) and Douglas Swartz; and her great grandchild Ja'Kylan Chamberlain. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and loving in-laws & friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Shults-Lewis Children's Home (https://www.shultslewis.org).
