ADAM MICHAEL BLOOM

HOLTON- Adam Michael Bloom, 17, of Holton passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 4, 1992 in Seneca, KS the son of Christopher M. and Susan M. Gress Bloom. He was a junior at Jackson Heights High School.
Adam had been working for Kathy's General Store south of Holton. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore, KS. Adam was involved in high school football, basketball and FFA at the school. He also belonged to 4-H and loved horses and team roping. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his friends and family. His sense of humor and zest for life will be missed by all.
Adam is survived by his parents: Susan Bloom of Netawaka, KS and Chris and Teresa Bloom of Holton, KS; his grandparents: Ron and Linda Bloom of Goff, KS, Norbert and the late Maleta Gress of Seneca, KS and Garland Bundy and the late Norma Bundy of Topeka, KS; his brothers, Matthew Bloom of Wetmore, KS, Andrew and Tyler Bloom of the home; his step-brothers, Brian Christiansen and Travis Coffman both of Topeka, KS; his step-sisters, Mary Mitchell and Emily Little both of Topeka, KS; his best buddy, Devin "Chumley" Coffman of the home and a special friend, Rachelle Coe of Soldier, KS.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore, KS. Interment will be in Wetmore Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Adam Bloom Memorial Fund to be designated later c/o Mercer Funeral Home, Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.