Joan Kathryn (Thomas) Bauman Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 4, 2026, at the age of 98, Joan Kathryn (Thomas) Bauman (Battle Creek, Michigan) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Kathryn (Thomas) Bauman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Thomas and Frances Thomas (Russman); her siblings, Jim, Jack Thomas and Jean McEwan; and her husband Paul Bauman.
She is survived by: her children, Ed Bauman (Suzanne), John Bauman (Cindy), Amy Bauman and Beth Greenman (Ed); her grandchildren, J. P. (Janessa), Greg (Andrea), Kristen, Michael (Allyson), Thomas (Hattie) and Kevin (Aline); her great grandchildren, Frankie, Juliet, Luke, Zeke, Ike, Ben, Henry, Maggie, Brooks and Sebastian; and her sisters, Joyce Gadola and Jill Rhodes. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation for the Paul & Joan Bauman Family Fund, 63 N. 24th St, Battle Creek, MI 49015.
