Margaret Linda Bissett, 90, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Homestead Estates care facility in Liberal. She was born on September 25, 1928 in Susank, KS, the daughter of Andrew and Katherine (Schmidt) Baum.
She graduated from Gorham High School in 1947. On August 5, 1950, she married Clarence Adlore Bissett in Russell, KS, in the Assembly of God Church. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2005.
Margaret was a homemaker and a mother. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Russell, KS, where she was confirmed on December 15, 1957.
Survivors include:
1 Son
Andrew Bissett and his wife Janice Rogers, AR
3 Daughters
Rhonda Eichman and her husband Ray Liberal, KS
Cynthia Harris and her husband Chad Olathe, KS
Amber Ingram and her husband Michael Derby, KS
4 Brothers
Leo Baum Hoisington, KS
Jacob Baum Olathe, KS
Kenny Baum West Union, OH
George Baum Great Bend, KS
3 Sisters
Hilda Jacobs Gorham, KS
Lydia Kaufman Great Bend, KS
Josephine Shreve Hondo, TX
6 Grandchildren
Raquel Greer, Renda Glover, Nelda Cooper, Hallie Bell, Charissa Harris, Allison Ingram-Lau, and Abbigale Ingram.
14 great grandchildren
Trey Charbonneau, Drew Charbonneau, Mason Charbonneau, Halee Glover, Logan Glover, Meriah Casey, Hayden Cooper, KC Bell, Chloe Rott, Tinley Rott, Asher Rott, Levi Rott, Piper Rott, and McKinley Greer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Eddie and Emil Baum; 4 sisters, Helen Wolford, Mary Mermis, Viola Brown and Rosie Thompson; and a granddaughter Cassia Rott.
Visitation will be from 9am to 8pm Monday, April 22, at Brenneman Funeral Home. The family will be present to greet friends from 5-8pm.
Funeral Services will be 10 am Tuesday, April 23 at Brenneman Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Wehling presiding. Burial to follow at Restlawn Cemetery.