Obituaries

Glen Leon Baum

April 2nd, 1970 – April 29th, 2025

Glen L. Baum, age 55 of Browning, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1970 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Carol Baum. He married Melissa Brown on October 2, 2010 in Springfield. She survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Kyleigh of Athens, Illinois, brother Darell (and Suzanne) Baum of Athens, Illinois, his uncle and aunt Ron and Linda Ferricks, and nieces, nephews, and several cousins.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Baum was raised in Athens, Illinois and graduated from Athens High School in 1988. He retired from the Illinois Department of Conservation in 2022 with 34 years of service. He has since been employed with AC McCartney Equipment Sales.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Glen’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Glen’s memory may be given to the Havana Church of Christ, Havana, Illinois, and may be sent to Shawgo Memorial Home, PO Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501

Condolences

April 29th, 2025

Ron and Linda so sorry to hear of your nephew's passing. Linda Schneider

April 30th, 2025

Melissa, so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. Have missed seeing him at the lake. Pam and Tommy Troka

April 30th, 2025

Pam and Tommy Trone- Anderson Lake Camp Host.

April 30th, 2025

He will be missed dearly. Very good friend, co worker and mentor. So sorry for your loss. Kelly and Danielle Raudabaugh

April 30th, 2025

Melissa & family - Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. - Greg & Nancy Kyrouac

May 2nd, 2025

Melissa-So sorry for your loss. We sure enjoyed Glen, may he rest in peace. Amy, Hilary, Ashli

May 4th, 2025

Melissa & Kyleigh, So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing Glen from our days at New Salem. Sending prayers for you and your family.

May 7th, 2025

Melissa and family: I met Glen at McCartney's in Mt. Sterling and was saddened to hear of his illness and passing. He was always so kind to me when I was hunting for empty boxes. May God bless and comfort you during this time and may Glen rest in eternal peace.
Mick Myers, Sheriff of Brown County (Ret)
Mt. Sterling, IL