Frank Marcum

Frank Marcum, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton. He was born September 15, 1933 in Turon, Kansas to Otto and Mildred (Riggs) Marcum. Frank graduated from Hutchinson Junior College with an Associate’s Degree in Geology. He served his country in the Navy from 1950-1953 and the Army from 1953-1955. On July 25, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gladys Ruth Stevenson in Alva, Oklahoma. Frank worked as an oil well pumper for Petroleum Incorporated for many years. Frank was a member of the VFW and the Plainville Coin and Gun Club. He enjoyed going fishing and camping, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Gladys of the home in Plainville; son Terry Marcum and wife Phyllis of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter Susan Thornton and husband Bill of Lorraine, KS; sister Crystal Burrows of Adams, TN; grandchildren, Brad and Dustin Higdon, Shaun and Brett Thornton, and Sandra Jean; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mildred; daughter Patricia Swanson; brother, Keith Marcum; and sisters, Lois Walters and Martha Ray. There will be no public services. Memorials are suggested to KU Medical Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd ST. Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com