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Nuba Mitchell Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-09-11 01:50:28Z

Pletcher Nuba M. Biography BOOK - MEA WHO'S WHO IN RICE COUNTY BY CARL L. WEICHT 1941 - Instructor; b Hoopeston, Ill Sept 10, 1880; s of David S Pletcher-Elizabeth C Pees; ed Hoopeston Ill; U of Ill, BA 1901, MA 1903; Heibelberg U, Berlin Germany 1904-05; Columbia U, PhD 1907; Phi Beta Kappa, m Jean Hutchinson Aug 3, 1916 Faribault; s David M, Charles H; d Ellen E; 1901-04 instr Syrian Prot Coll, Beirut Syria; 1906-07 HS tchr, Westfield N J; 1907-08 assoc prof, social science, Alfred U, Alfred N Y; 1908-head of social science dept, Shattuck Sch; 1915-21 part time instr social science, Carleton Coll, Northfield; mbr pub lib bd; Faribault Forum; C of C, past pres; Rotary, Rice Co Hist Soc; Travelers Club; AF&AM; KT; Congl Ch; hobbies; gardening, tennis & bridge; Re; off & res Faribault.

Emma Jean Hutchinson Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-09-11 01:48:47Z

Pletcher Emma Faribault Daily News 10/Oct/1950 Mrs. N. M. Pletcher, for many years a Faribault resident active in civic, church and club affairs, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, October 9, for a heart attack, while reading a paper at a regular meeting of the Monday Club. She was born May 13, 1888. She is survived by her husband, for many years a member of the Shattuck School faculty, and three children, David Mitchell Pletcher, Charles Hutchinson Pletcher and Ellen Elizabeth Pletcher.

Andrew Pletcher b. abt 1850 in Ohio m. Barbara b. about 1850 in Ohio - Any Info?

shaslam100 — 2009-08-20 02:52:20Z

I am searching for any info on this family. I have located the census records for Andrew and his family from 1850 to 1880, but I cannot locate any records after that time. I found one Family Tree on ancestry.com which shows that Andrew may have divorced his wife, Barbara..and that Barbara's full name was Barbara Etti Swab. Barbara's name matches with their daughter, Emma's, death certificate...so I think that is correct. I did locate a record for a Andrew Pletcher in the 1900 census in Richfield, Henry County, Ohio, where he is living with a boarder, Sarah Askins, but he is listed as a "widower", not divorced...so I am not 100% sure this is the right person.

I think I have found information on Barbara's death on the Findlay Library's website, which shows a Barbara E. Pletcher having an obit dated May 22, 1891...unfortunately, there is NO actual obituary...the record just lists that she is buried in the Van Buren Cemetery in Allen Township. I would love to try to find an obituary if that is at all possible!!

I would also like to try to find out anything there might be about Andrew Pletcher. I cannot figure out a death date, but if he is the same person in the 1900 census, then he likely died between 1900 and 1910.

I am also trying to get ANY information on their daughter, Emma. Emma is the wife of the son of my great-great grandfather. Her husband is Albert Weeks (also spelled Weekes). I have had the worst time trying to figure this family out!! I finally have found the death certificates and obits for both Emma and Albert, but I would like to find out about their actual lives, if there is more to find.

I have spent the last 30 years tying to figure out my family history and I am now closer than I have ever been and I think if I can get some actual records on these people, I might actually figure out who and what this family was all about.

Thank you very much for your help.

Betty Lucile Steinkirchner

jcabowers — 2009-08-03 00:51:39Z

Betty Lucile Steinkirchner died Sunday (July 26, 2009).
She was born on Jan. 19, 1926, in Newton to Emmett E. Smith and Flossie L. (Pletcher) Smith. They preceded her in death.
She married Leo Frank “Pete” Steinkirchner Jr. on Sept. 20, 1952. He passed away on Sept. 27, 1986.
During the years Betty worked as a dental assistant for Dr. R. C. Nichol and as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, and she retired as a food service employee for Newton School District USD 373.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society, and a charter member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is remembered by her family as a faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother.
Betty is survived by four children, Patricia King and husband, Kevin, of Hot Springs, Ark., Gary Steinkirchner and wife, Daphynne, of Amarillo, Mary Steinkirchner of Newton, and Susan Kile and huband, Kenny, of Shannon City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Kody and Dusty Kile, and Brandon Steinkirchner; and one brother, Norris E. Smith of Akron, Ohio.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack E. and Robert L. Smith, and an infant son, David L. Steinkirchner.
Friends may sign the book from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton or online at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
A private family inurnment will be conducted.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to Hospice Care of Kansas or Newton Medical Center, in care of the funeral home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.

Betty Lucile Smith Steinkirchner

jcabowers — 2009-08-03 00:50:13Z

r died Sunday (July 26, 2009).
She was born on Jan. 19, 1926, in Newton to Emmett E. Smith and Flossie L. (Pletcher) Smith. They preceded her in death.
She married Leo Frank “Pete” Steinkirchner Jr. on Sept. 20, 1952. He passed away on Sept. 27, 1986.
During the years Betty worked as a dental assistant for Dr. R. C. Nichol and as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, and she retired as a food service employee for Newton School District USD 373.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society, and a charter member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is remembered by her family as a faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother.
Betty is survived by four children, Patricia King and husband, Kevin, of Hot Springs, Ark., Gary Steinkirchner and wife, Daphynne, of Amarillo, Mary Steinkirchner of Newton, and Susan Kile and huband, Kenny, of Shannon City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Kody and Dusty Kile, and Brandon Steinkirchner; and one brother, Norris E. Smith of Akron, Ohio.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack E. and Robert L. Smith, and an infant son, David L. Steinkirchner.
Friends may sign the book from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton or online at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
A private family inurnment will be conducted.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to Hospice Care of Kansas or Newton Medical Center, in care of the funeral home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.

Lilley Pletcher Fritchie

jcabowers — 2009-07-29 01:49:09Z

Lilley Fritchie, 71, formerly of Alexandria, Nebraska, died Wednesday, May 5, 1982, in Farmers Branch, Texas. She was the widow of Calvin Fritchie and had resided in Texas for many years. Survivors inckude her son, Daryl Fritchie of Dallas, Texas, two brothers, Earl Pletcher and Edwin Pletcher both of Alexandria; three sisters, Madge Walsh and Florice Walsh, both of Alexandria and Berthe Sinn of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2p.m. Monday in the Adams Tibbits Chapel in Alexandria, with Rev. Robert Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the Alexandria cemetery.

Inscription:
Lilley Fritchie, wife of Calvin Fritchie

John Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-07-28 13:07:15Z

PLETCHER, John
Died peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2009, with his daughter, Bonnie and son-in-law, Ken Parsons at his side. Born in Somerset, PA on January 19, 1920. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Pletcher; his father and mother; and all of his brothers and sisters. He will be greatly missed by daughter and son-in-law, Ken and Bonnie Parsons of Foresthill, CA; his grandson, Randall E. Pletcher & wife Sharon; great-grandchildren, Logan, Daniel and Caden Pletcher of Lafayette, LA; his best friend and niece, Alice-Joan Presock of Mt. Pleasant, PA. Also many other relatives in Pennsylvania, and many friends, near and far. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran and belonged to the American Legion, Odd Fellows, and VFW. He was also a volunteer for many charitable organizations in Foresthill. His favorite pastimes were fishing, slot machines (rarely), and playing poker with his buddies on Wednesday nights. He loved joking around and had a good sense of humor. He lived a good life and was very lucky. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and friend to many and always helped his family and friends in times of need. He wanted me to tell everyone that he wishes them well. Couldn't leave a much better legacy than that! Services will be held at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA at 9am, Tuesday morning, July 28, 2009. Color guard interment will follow at Foresthill Cemetery at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice, 11775 Education St, Ste 201, Auburn, CA 95602. Without these wonderful people, a lot of us would have been lost. Thank you so much!

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on 7/26/2009

Roberta Bertye Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-05-26 12:21:53Z

Roberta (Bertye) Pletcher, age 86 of Chipley, died Sunday May 24th, 2009 at her home. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she had been a resident of Chipley for the past seven years coming from Winter Haven, Florida. She was a retired lunch room manager for the Polk County school system and a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley. She was a former member of the Inwood Baptist Church in Winter Haven for 35 years where she taught five year olds and was a member of the clown ministry. Survivors include three Sons: Bill and wife Kathy Pletcher of Ormond Beach, Fla., Paul and wife Melissia Pletcher of Winter Haven, Fla. and Bobby and wife Deann Pletcher of Chipley. One Daughter; Penny and husband Kenny Hadden of Winter Haven, Fla. Seven Grandchildren and two Great Granddaughters. The family will receive friends at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel Thursday evening May 28th, from 6 to 8 P.M. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contibutions be made to the building fund of the First Baptist Church in Chipley.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 30th at 11:00 A.M. Eastern time in the Inwood Baptist Church in Winter Haven with the Rev. Jackie Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeside Memorial Cemetery in Winter Haven. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

Reed P Fetter

jcabowers — 2009-05-25 13:33:55Z

MARION: Reed P. Fetter, 90, of Marion died Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2009 at the Partners of Marion. He was born on August 2, 1918 in Richland Township, Marion County, Ohio the son of the late Albert M. and Sarah (Pletcher) Fetter.

He was baptized a Lutheran when he was one month old and has been an active Lutheran all his life. An example of his Christian activities; he served as Church Council President at Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna and Faith Lutheran Church Utica, Michigan.

His first eight grades of school took place at the one room school house, Maple Grove on State Route 98, called Dog Town. He graduated from the old Claridon High School in 1936.

Reed married Jean Mardell Bates on November 24, 1938 at the old St. Paul's Lutheran Church parsonage on State Route 23. They just recently celebrated 70 years together as husband and wife! Mardell and he spent 23 winters in Florida enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II for 25 months as a 1st Class Motor Machinist Mate on the U.S.S. L.S.T. 636 in the South Pacific. He retired from the U.S. Department of Defense on January 19, 1977, after over 30 years of service.

Reed was an honorary life member of the National Association of Working and Retired Federal Employees, life member of V.F.W. Post 7201, and a life member of the Waldo Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and hunting.

Reed will be missed by his wife; their two daughters, Peggy Jean (Tom) Hauck of Marysville, Ohio and Patty Sue (Ron) Cook of Naples, Florida; six grandchildren, Jeffery (Michele) Hauck of Terra Haute, Indiana, Michelle (Chris) Ray of Hilliard, Ohio, Troy Hauck of Palo Verdes, California, Chad Griffith of Columbus, Ohio, Nicole Hauck of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jenny Hauck of Greenup, Illinois; and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lelia Schwaderer; and his brother, W. K. "Jim" Fetter.

Friends may call on the family on Monday, May 25, 2009 from 4-7 p.m. at the Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home, 360 East Center Street, Marion. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 930 Harding Memorial Parkway, Marion with Pastor Craig Lewis officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Marion County Veteran's Council following the service at the church. Burial with will follow in LaRue Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 930 Harding Memorial Parkway, Marion, Ohio 43302

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
MarionStar.com

Louis Kenneth Lambert

jcabowers — 2009-05-11 00:35:37Z

,Louis Kenneth Lambert, 69, Ling Road, Somerset, was called home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 26, 1940, in Shade Township, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Durstine) Lambert. Also preceded in death by infant daughter; brother, Jim; and sister, Joan Pletcher. Survived by wife, Ruth (Weigle) of 50 years; and children and grandchildren, Gwendolyn, married to Roger Leer and children, Jessica, Justin and Jonathan; Daniel, married to Linda (Knepper) and children, Mark, Brian, Todd and Andrea; David, married to Cindy (Weir) and sons, Brandon, Joshua and Tanner; Lori, married to Mike Chowan and her daughter, Katie Kusch; Douglas, married to Michelle (Robertson) and daughters, Meagan and Emily; Robert, married to Patti Jo (Pletcher) and sons, Jason, Nathan and Ryan; and William, married to Cindy (Walker) and children, Rachel and Matthew. Also survived by sisters, Marion (Jim) Collins, Alice (Burdette) Walker; brother, Leonard (Janie); and sister-in-law, Marlene; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lou was a coal miner for 33 years and retired from Rox Coal Co. in 2003. He was a member of Milford United Methodist Church and the New Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1958. Lou was an avid hunter who loved to spend time with his family. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, where the New Centerville fire company will hold a service at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at Somerset County Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Mark Ongley. In lieu of flowers, please honor Lou with donations to In Touch Hospice, Milford UMC or New Centerville VFC.

Daily American

Malinda Gail Lohr Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-05-07 18:59:40Z

MOORESVILLE -- Mrs. Pletcher, 86, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at Huntersville Oaks. She was born on May 22, 1922 in Indian Head, PA, to the late Samuel G. and Sadie Miller Lohr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Pletcher. She is survived by her sons, Robert Wayne Pletcher and wife, Cheryl of Mooresville, Calvin Ray Pletcher and wife, Donna of Midlothian, VA; sister, Luella Phillips; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Laskowski officiating.
The family would like to thank everyone at Huntersville Oaks and Hospice of Lake Norman for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to the Serenity House, 110 Centre Church Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Pletcher Family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on 5/6/2009

Charles William Pletcher, Jr

jcabowers — 2009-05-07 12:26:35Z

Charles William Pletcher Jr., 61, of Lumberton, formerly of Somerset County, Pa., died April 30, 2009, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be private. Surviving are his wife, Kay Pletcher of the home; three sons, Charles Pletcher of Hope Mills, John Krisch of Lumberton and Michael Krisch of Anchorage, Alaska.; three daughters, LaCherie Hall of Fairmont, Veronica Brightwell of Rossville, Ga., and Michelle Krisch of Lumberton; several siblings; nine grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home.

Robesonian.com

Richard I Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-04-28 20:07:22Z

Richard I. "Dick" Pletcher August 16, 1940 - April 26, 2009 Richard I. "Dick" Pletcher, 68, of McAlevy's Fort, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his home. Born August 16, 1940, in Boggs Township, he was a son of the late Stewart and Gladys Ripka Pletcher. On October 17, 1959, he married Susan O'Bryan who survives. Dick was a 1958 graduate of Bald Eagle High School. He was an operator and meter technician at the power plant at Penn State for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He was associated with Jehovah's Witnesses. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, both locally and in Delaware. Along with his wife, Susan, he is survived by two children, Jennifer Mitchell and her husband, Tobey, of Huntingdon, and Scott Pletcher and his wife, Tracey, of State College; three grandchildren, Trevor, Taylor and Jaelyn Mitchell; three brothers, Zeke Pletcher and his wife, Denise, of Bellefonte, Floyd Pletcher and his wife, Joan, of State College, and Larry Pletcher and his wife, Sharon, of Texas; and two sisters, Janet Pletcher and her husband, Darl, of Bellefonte, and Carol Bowman, of Nevada. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. His funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Elder Bob Myers officiating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036, Centre Home Care, 2437 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801, or to the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Office of University Development, MC A120, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033-0852.

Centre Daily Times

Earl Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-04-26 03:01:18Z

Elkhart Truth
1/19/1965

WAKARUSA—Earl Pletcher, 68, of Elkhart Rt.4, died this morning at General Hospital, where he had been a patient several days. Mr. Pletcher was born Aug.13, 1896, in Olive Township. He married the former Hannah Derr, Aug.21, 1915. Mr. Pletcher owned and operated a store in Jonesville for 40 years. He was a member of the Bethel United Missionary Church. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Carl of Enid, Okla.., one granddaughter, and six sisters, Mrs. Della Nusbaum, Mrs. Ray Blake, Miss Treva Pletcher, Mrs. Howard Parcell, Mrs. Roland Troxel, all of Elkhart Rt.3 and Mrs. George Hunsberger, Wakarusa Rt.1. Friends may call at the Lienhart Funeral Home after 2 P.M. Thursday. Services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Friday in Olive Mennonite Church, with burial in Olive Cemetery.

Sarah Derr Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-04-26 03:00:09Z

Elkhart Truth
Sun., 2/7/1988

Sarah Pletcher, 84, of 61993 Ind. 19, died at 6:30 A.M. Saturday (Feb. 6,1988) at her home. She had been ill for the past year. She was born Dec. 7 1903, in Madison Township, St. Joseph County. As Sarah Derr, she married Ralph Pletcher on May 17, 1927, in Harrison Township. He died Aug. 30, 1955. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Anderson, Elkhart, and Mrs. Marion (Veta) Blosser, Nappanee; a son Bob Pletcher, Elkhart; six grandchildren.Two sisters, Hannah Pletcher, and Anna Loucks and two brothers, John Derr and James Derr, are deceased. Friends may call from 7 to 9 P.M. today and 2 to 9 P.M. Monday at Lenhart's Funeral Home, Wakarusa, where services will be at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday. The Rev. David Stump and Dr. Merele Pederson, both of Bible Baptist Church of Wakarusa, will officiate. Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Wakarusa. Memorials may be made to the church.

Helen Elaine Pletcher Fisher

jcabowers — 2009-04-15 18:07:12Z

Helen Elaine Fisher

Former GG&C school bus driver enjoyed crocheting

Helen Elaine Fisher, 83, of Washington, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Donnell House, Washington, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born January 2, 1926, in Somerset, a daughter of Jerome and Rosa Pletcher. She was raised by Frank and Alverta Schilling.

Mrs. Fisher drove a school bus for GG&C for 12 years.

She was a member of Allison Avenue Church of Christ.

Mrs. Fisher enjoyed crocheting, doing yard work and spending time with her grandchildren.

On March 29, 1945, she married John E. Fisher, who died December 4, 1992.

Surviving are a son, Roger (Patty) Fisher of Washington; four daughters, Karen (Michael) Willard, Alison J. (Greg) Musgrave and Brenda (Robert) Jordan, all of Washington, and Bonnie (Shannon) Russ of South Carolina; two stepsisters, Carol Turner of Hagerstown, Md., and Sharon Emerick of Hyndman; 11 grandchildren, Stacy Caldwell, Roger Fisher Jr., Robert Jordan III, Heather Jordan, Jasin Willard, Ann Brown, John Bunner, Jennifer Fisher, Devon Hoskins, Bethany Musgrave and Matthew Willard; and six great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a great-grandchild, Lillyanna Brown; four brothers, Carl Pletcher, Cyril Pletcher, Ralph Polgar and Gerald Freed; three sisters, Grace Pletcher, Viola Holden and Ruth Rowley; a stepbrother, David Schilling; and a stepsister, Lillian Albright.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, Thursday, April 16, in Allison Avenue Church of Christ, Washington, with John Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. Additional information and a guest book are available at NealFuneralHome.com.
Observer-Reporter.com

Col Leslie E Pletcher, Ret

jcabowers — 2009-04-05 13:05:38Z

Col. Leslie E. Pletcher (Ret.)
Pleasant View
1927 - 2009
Leslie Eugene Pletcher, 81, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at McKay-Dee Hospital.

He was born October 13, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, a son of William French and Edna Claire McCutcheon Pletcher.

Les married his pride and joy, Betty Jean Jolly, on May 21, 1950 in Akron, Ohio.

He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1945 and attended Assumption Military College and Kent State University. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and was a veteran of World War II obtaining the rank of Colonel. He joined the National Guard in 1958 and spent his entire Ohio National Guard Career in the 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He was also the Marksmanship Coordinator for the State of Ohio. He retired from the National Guard in 1979.

Les moved to Utah in 1981 and worked for Standard and Durks Plumbing.

He enjoyed golfing, hunting, trips to Wendover and Las Vegas, Nevada, coin and stamp collecting, and spending time with his friends, neighbors and family.

Surviving are his wife of Pleasant View; his children, Vicki (Dale) Mager, Ken Pletcher and Jane Johnson, Les Pletcher, one sister, Eileen Bush, two brothers, Jim (Betty) Pletcher, George (Ann) Pletcher, six grandchildren, Jeff Mager, Jason (Barb) Mager, Nikki Kelly, Melissa (Mike) Schultz, Clint Pletcher, Jessica Johnson, and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, William F. Pletcher.

Family will meet friends at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Cremation under the direction of Lindquist's Crematory.

The family expresses their thanks to Dr's. Vincent Hansen and John Friden and their staffs.
Donations may be made to the Huntsman Cancer Center.

Margaret C Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-04-05 04:55:58Z

Margaret C Pletcher passed away peacefully on June 29, 2005. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, John Pletcher; cherished daughter Bonnie Parsons; son-in-law Ken A Parsons, all of Foresthill, CA; beloved grandson, Randall Pletcher and wife Sharon; 3 great-grandchildren, Logan, Daniel and Caden Pletcher of Youngsville, Louisiana; cherished niece, Nancy Kirk of Ft Lauderdale, FL. She will be remembered by many friends and relatives and missed by many. Her greatest gift was to make people feel good about themselves. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on July 17,1918, and came through Ellis Island in 1923 with her mother, father and two brothers who have all passed on before her. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of the Hills, Thrusday, July 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Foresthill Cemetery.

Auburn Journal

Re: Pletcher post card

wlstallings1 — 2008-12-10 19:05:02Z

Frank - Franklin George Pletcher was my grandfather, his father was Charles Emmitt Pletcher. My grandfather lived and died in Galeton 1919-1991. I would love to see the postcard.
Wanda Stallings formally from Galeton Pa
Franklinton NC

Re: Pletcher post card

wlstallings1 — 2008-12-11 13:29:36Z

I don't know but this is what I have:

Ray Francis Pletcher (my dad)
Franklin George Pletcher 1919-1991 - Evelyn Hensel
Charles Emmitt Pletcher (1890-1935) - Alta Viola Spiegel
George W. Pletcher (1854-1940) - Emily M. Wingerter
Brother of George Jacob A. Pletcher (1864-1940)- Clara
Edward H.Pletcher - Mary A.

That is as far back as I have, and I am not sure where they orginated from before Galeton.

Phyllis Dickerhoff Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-12-11 07:05:31Z

PHYLLIS PLETCHER
Sept. 16, 1928- Dec. 5, 2008
Elkhart Truth

LA JUNTA, Colo. -- Phyllis (Dickerhoff) Pletcher, 80, of La Junta, formerly of Elkhart County, died Friday (Dec. 5, 2008) at Arkansas Valley Medical Center in La Junta.

She was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Elkhart to Berl and Edna (Bohs) Dickerhoff. On March 25, 1951 she married Warren "Shorty" Pletcher.

He survives along with three daughters, Debbie Schneider of Fort Collins, Denise Kranson of Brush and Diane (Greg) McAtee, of La Junta; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Pickrell; and one brother, Donald Dickerhoff.

Arrangements are being handled by Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home, La Junta. Private family services will be held.

Mrs. Pletcher was a graduate of Elkhart High School. She was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church in La Junta.

Memorials may be given to United Methodist Church, 601 San Juan Ave., La Junta, CO 81050.

Re: Pletcher post card

jcabowers — 2008-12-11 07:03:55Z

Wanda, Do your Pletchers tie in with the Pletchers of Centre County, Pa in any way? Thx, Joel

Lyda P Pletcher Henry

jcabowers — 2008-12-27 19:32:12Z

Lyda P. Henry
Lyda P. Henry, of Canton, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, in her home following a long illness. She was born in Fayette County, PA, Jan. 1, 1916 to the late Clara and Clarence Pletcher. Also preceded by husband, Elmer Henry Sr. in 1954, brothers, Larry and Donald Pletcher and sister, Mae Pletcher. She married and moved to the Canton area in 1935. She retired from the Hoover Co. in 1975 due to illness. Lyda enjoyed reading, gardening, golf, crocheting, embroidering and hours she spent enjoying her grandchildren. After her stroke, she grew fond of jig saw puzzles. Survivors include three daughters, Burdella (Walt) Boney, Pat (Paul) Reikowski Sr., Juanita (Roger) Clark; one son, Woodie (Barb) Henry Jr.; six grandchildren, Skip Dolph, Kathy (Sonny) Dorkoff, Paul (Patti) Reikowski Jr., Pam (Richard) Hayden, Tom (Mary) Clark, Tammy (Todd) Pancher, Sean (Tracy) Clark. Also surviving are seven great-great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and six step great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews; and friends and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Wackerly Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Wiles Pastor of Friendship Community Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and one hour before services on Thursday in the funeral home. Donations may be made to your favorite charity. For those unable to attend services, you may register on-line at our on-line registry page @ www.wackerlyfuneral home.com

Bernice M (Bentley) Pletcher Courtad

jcabowers — 2008-06-29 16:30:27Z

TIFFIN - Bernice M. Courtad of Tiffin, died at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Tiffin Mercy Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1922, in Pitt Township, Wyandot County, to William Bryant Bentley and Edna Fulk, both of whom are deceased. Bernice married Warren Pletcher, and he is deceased. She then married Merle Courtad, and he is also deceased. She is survived by a son, Donovan Pletcher and his wife Nancy of Bloomville; two grandchildren, Courtney Pletcher and Greg Pletcher; and four great-grandchildren, Austin, Chloe, Sophia and Emma. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, John, Isaac, Clair and Carl Bentley; and three sisters, Enid Bentley, Betty Johnson and Nelda Dawson. Bernice was the owner and operator of many area restaurants throughout the years, including Rainbow Drive-In, Corky's Coffee Shop and Bernie's Hamburger Shop all in Upper Sandusky, Windmill Inn in Carey and Pat's Restaurant in Sycamore. In her retired years, Bernice would help out at her son Donovan's store, Fostoria Appliance Outlet in Fostoria. For hobbies Bernice enjoyed bowling, doing arts and crafts, raising flowers, crocheting and watching and feeding the birds. Funeral services for Bernice Courtad will we held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. The Rev. Charles Steward will be officiating. Burial will be in Little Sandusky Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on today, Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Memorials may be made to the Bernice M. Courtad Memorial Fund and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Marion Star

Phyllis Natalie (Pletcher) Rogers

jcabowers — 2008-06-19 13:36:22Z

Phyllis N. Rogers
CHARLESTON -- Phyllis Natalie Rogers, age 82 of Charleston, passed away on Monday (June 16, 2008) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. A Memorial Service in honor and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Phyllis was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 31, 1925 a daughter of Grover and Wilma Pletcher. She was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Rogers on December 25, 1956 at her parent's home in Muskegon. Surviving family members include Dick, her loving and devoted husband and best friend; three children, Charles Rogers and his wife Betsy of Bellevue, Nebraska, Ethan Rogers and his wife Natalie of Indianapolis and Cindy Williams and her husband Tony of Shelbyville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Lynda Varin and her husband Fred; three brothers, James Pletcher and his wife Sue, Don Pletcher and his wife Melanie and Tom Pletcher and his wife Mary Jo; and several nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by two sisters. Phyllis received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Michigan. She first accepted a position at the University of Michigan teaching theatrical costume and design. She later was employed at the well known Van Horn Costume Company in Philadelphia. Upon moving to the west coast, Phyllis taught costuming for the Mainstage Theater Department and Music Department Opera at San Diego State College. After relocating to Charleston, Dr. Gabbard at Eastern Illinois University would often utilize her costuming design and teaching skills when needed. She also found time to operate an import business and a daycare out of her home. Phyllis was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Eastern Illinois. She also held memberships in the Ladies of the Elks Charleston Lodge #623 and League of Women Voters, serving as past president of both organizations. Phyllis enjoyed flower gardening and when living in the rural Oakland area, tried her hand at raising goats, chickens and ducks in addition to the family dogs and cats. She possessed an extremely friendly and outgoing personality and was easy to converse with. It was love at first sight for Phyllis and Dick – a love that continued to blossom for more than fifty-one years. She provided a warm and loving home for her family and dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship. Gifts may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Published in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on 6/18/2008.

Daniel James Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-06-09 20:50:14Z

Daniel James Pletcher, 30 of North Tonawanda, passed away suddenly, Saturday June 7, 2008 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Daniel a life long resident of North Tonawanda was born in North Tonawanda on April 29, 1978 to Kenneth and Harriet (Evans) Pletcher. Daniel was an accomplished upholsterer, avid Outdoors men, He enjoyed camping and fishing and times spent with his beloved dog Chuck.

Daniel is survived by his daughter Regan Elizabeth Rickard, son of Kenneth and Harriet (Evans) Pletcher, Brother of Kevin (Kathy Costigan) Pletcher, Kathy (Dan Rose) Pletcher, uncle of Amanda, Natalie Bailey, Lily Rose, Haley Pletcher, Hillary Costigan, and Henry Costigan, a very special friend of Cassie Pershyn, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St. North Tonawanda, NY, Where Funeral Services will follow at 8 P.M. Flowers gratefully declined, Memorials may be made to the charity of ones Choice.

Wattengel Funeral Home, June 9, 2008

Geraldine Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-06-03 20:24:26Z

Geraldine Pletcher
(Died May 24, 2008)

Geraldine Pletcher, age 82 of Durand, passed away on May 24, 2008 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand, Michigan

Emerson Blaine Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-12-03 23:16:27Z

December 2, 2008, Daily American

Emerson “Blaine” Pletcher, 80, Scullton, passed on Dec. 2, 2008, at home. Born July 20, 1928, in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, he is the son of the late Amos and Elsie (Gary) Pletcher. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Shirley King and Treecy Hechler. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nellie Pletcher; brothers Roy Pletcher and wife Jean, Scullton, Paul Pletcher and wife Beatrice, Acme, and Clyde Pletcher and wife Yletta, Rockwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War and a member of the Normalville VFW. He was a retired construction worker and member of Local 2274 of the Carpenters Union. He was a member of Lodge 358 of the F&AM in Somerset. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Scullton. He was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews and loved his hobbies of riding his Kawasaki Mule and woodworking. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel U.M. Church, Pastor Denton Lester officiating. Interment with full military rites accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 237 Whipkey Dam Road, Rockwood, PA 15557.

Gerald K Jerry Johnson Sr

jcabowers — 2008-11-22 16:16:29Z

Gerald Johnson Sr.
Gerald K. “Jerry” Johnson, Sr., 75 of Big Lake, died October 30, 2008 at the Monticello - Big Lake Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 15 at 11 a.m. at the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 E. Broadway, Monticello. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. There will be a private interment. Jerry was born on July 16, 1933 in Britt, Iowa to Gerhard and Mildred (PLETCHER) Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army during he Korean War. For much of his life, Jerry was employed as a superintendent in the construction industry. He is survived by his wife, Jan; son Jerry (Susan) Johnson, Jr. of Sun Fish Lake; daughter Julie (Mark) Zimmerman of Big Lake; six grandchildren Gabe and Tierney Zimmerman, Ian and Noah Johnson, Derek and Ian Strong; brother Bill Johnson of Elk River; sisters Marge Orgon of Bemidji, Doryce Robinson of Buffalo, Dee Ingram, mother of Ian and Noah Johnson; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhard and Mildred; brothers Merle and Roger; and sister Marie Baumeister
Thedrummer.com

Harriet Ann Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-11-19 15:30:33Z

Harriet Ann Pletcher, 74, of Lock Haven, died at Lock Haven Extended Care Unit on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.

She was born in Howard on Nov. 6, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ruth O. (Devinney) Pletcher.

Harriet was an accomplished homemaker, was Protestant by faith, was an avid soap opera watcher and loved spending family time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended Mt. Eagle School in Howard Township in her younger years.

She is survived by her daughters, Theresa A. (Harry) Ramser and Donna K. Embick of Lock Haven; a brother, Joseph A. Pletcher of Bellefonte; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Carl L. Pletcher; brothers James, John and Carl; and sisters, Florence and Janet.

Funeral services will be held at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 with Major Margaret Johnson officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Blanchard Christian Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to the Susquehanna Home Care & Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.

Online condolences may be sent to www.Bestlifetributes.com.

The Express

Melissa Sue (Coe) Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-10-22 02:40:49Z

Melissa Sue Pletcher, 27
July 21, 1981 — Oct. 17, 2008
Melissa Sue Pletcher, age 27, passed away at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on July 21, 1981 in Warrensburg, Mo., she was the daughter of Tony E. and Debra Sue (Smith) Coe.
She spent most of her lifetime in Noble County where she attended Central Noble High School. On June 21, 2003, she married Mark Thomas Pletcher in Albion, and they have lived at their present home since March, 2008. A wife and homemaker, she loved her three boys and family time, jigsaw puzzles, precious moments, and talking on the phone.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Thomas Pletcher of Churubusco; three sons, Zachary Thomas, Anthony David and Andrew John Pletcher all of Churubusco; father, Tony E. (Beverly) Coe of South Whitley; brothers and sisters, Christina A. Miller of South Whitley, Carriea K. (Jon) Coe and Trent Eugene (Lisa) Coe both of Seymour, Michael Miller of Florida, Elizabeth (Allen) Miller of Flippin, Ark., Christopher D. Coe of South Whitley, Tiffiany N. (Jamie) Detar of Fort Wayne and Jason A. Coe of South Whitley; grandparents, Duane (Shirley) Coe of Albion and David (Sandra) Smith of Columbia City; great-grandparents, John (Eleanor) Morgan of Merced, Calif; in-laws, John (Sharon) Pletcher of Columbia City; two aunts and uncles, Barbara (Barry) Craig of Albion and Michelle (Ronald) Wilson of Albion; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Penny Eppelmann and cousins, Christopher, David, Shane, and Jamie Eppelmann.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home with Dr. C. James Cress officiating. Memorial gifts may be given in Melissa’s memory to Lutheran Heart Transplant Unit or Whitley County Habitat for Humanity. To send family condolences or sign the guest register book, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, October 21 2008 )

CMSgt Ronald J Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-09-26 14:11:18Z

CMSgt Ret. Ronald J. Pletcher began his eternal heavenly life on Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was born September 22, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Creed Pletcher, Sr. and Joan Bianchi. He is survived by his wife, Patty Pletcher, whom he married December 4, 1992; a son, Dan Pletcher of Goldsboro, NC.; two step-daughters, Pam Reed and her husband Rich of Pearland, Tex., and Jennifer “Ginger” Lamb and her husband Rick, of Hepzibah; and a step-son, Creed “Chip” Pletcher, III and his wife Sherry of Buckhannon.

He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, who were the apples of his eye, Dustin Post and wife April of Hepzibah, Tyson Lamb of Pearland, Tex., Ross Reed of Lafayette, La., Josh Reed of Baton Rouge, La., Aaron Pletcher and Abby Pletcher of Buckhannon. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Thelma Wilfong of Buckhannon; a special aunt, Clara Gottel and her husband Dave of Eighty-Four, Pa.; one brother-in-law, Jerry Wilfong and his wife Debbie of Buckhannon; one sister-in-law of Buckhannon; two half-brothers; three half-sisters; and a daughter and son in N.C.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, including several tours in Viet Nam, retiring after 27 years of service. He most recently retired from the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in May, 2008. He enjoyed trout fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed NASCAR racing. Dubbed “Mr. Fixit” by his family, he enjoyed woodworking and working on anything that needed repaired. He was a collector/operator of antique trains and enjoyed displaying his layouts. He was a member of the East Clarksburg Baptist Church, where he served as usher and trustee. Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. His homecoming celebration will be held Thursday, September 25 at noon, with Pastors Larry R. Fleming, Donald Fowler and Darren Powell officiating. Interment will be in the West Virginia National Cemetery will full military rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the East Clarksburg Baptist Church, 227 Fowler Avenue, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

CM

jcabowers — 2008-09-26 14:09:05Z

Muzette Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-09-17 01:49:15Z

Muzette Pletcher
The family of Muzette Pletcher is saddened to announce the news of her death. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 after a long illness. Born in Arrow Rock, Mo. in 1912, Muzette graduated from Central College in Fayette, Mo., an uncommon accomplishment for a woman at that time. A resident of Bellevue since 1970, she was devoted to her husband, family and dog, Lilly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. General KE
Pletcher, and is survived by her three children, Peggy, Suzanne and John, and their many children and grandchildren.
Omaha.com, sep 2008

Obituary of Lydia Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-08-30 16:20:18Z

Obituary for Lydia Pletcher, wife of Chauncey Pletcher

Sympathy note from Clara Schenck Pletcher

jcabowers — 2008-08-16 19:34:27Z

Sympathy note from Clara Schenck Pletcher to her niece, Martha A Pletcher Bowers upon the death of Martha's son Robert in a car accident in Bellwood, Pennsylvania in 1927

Sylvia (Pletcher) Shaffer

jcabowers — 2008-07-23 16:39:16Z

Sylvia Shaffer
On Tuesday, July 15, 2008, Sylvis Shaffer, of 2222 Gold Star Highway, Groton, Conn., died in her home. She was born in Howard, the daughter of Amber and Louis Pletcher. She was the wife of Newton F. Shaffer and also leaves behind her sons, Calvin, Newton Jr., Kevin and Robert, along with her nephew, George Whitecraft, and niece, Nadine Mitchell. She also had grandchildren, Christopher Scott Shaffer and Mary Reagan, and great-grandchildren, Trescella Joy, Christian and Madisynn.

A memorial service will take place at Groton Heights Baptist Church on Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton, CT 06340, is assisting the family.

Lock Haven Express

Carl W Eby

jcabowers — 2009-03-29 06:19:15Z

WAKARUSA -- Carl W. Eby, 95, of Wakarusa, died in Goshen General Hospital at 1:15 a.m. Saturday (March 28, 2009).

He was born Sept. 23, 1913, in Elkhart to Ralph Eby and Ruth (Paulus) Eby. He married Mabel (PLETCHER) Eby on June 9, 1935, in Wakarusa.

She survives along with two sons, Reid W. (Judy) Eby of Wakarusa and Arthur W. (Janet) Eby of Goshen; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Eby.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be at Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor David Harper and Pastor Harlan Steffen officiating. Burial will follow in the Olive (East) Cemetery in Elkhart.

Mr. Eby worked as an owner/operator of Eby Auto Sales from 1933 to 1976. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa, formerly a member of the Wakarusa Library Board, Wakarusa Lions Club, Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce and on many dealer activities of Ford Motor Co.

Memorials may be given to Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa.

Etruth.com

Ruth Elaine (Morley) Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-03-28 15:54:03Z

Ruth Elaine Pletcher, 82, of Hopwood, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 26, 2009.

She was born February 18, 1927, in Uniontown, daughter of the late Asa and Merle Delaney Morley.

In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her step mother, Elda Kelly Morley, her husband, William "Pee Wee" Pletcher and a brother, Harold Morley.

Surviving are four children: Jack Pletcher and wife, Susan of Scottdale, William H. Pletcher and wife, Diane of Hopwood, Robert Pletcher and wife, Kitty of Fairchance, Vincent Pletcher and fiancee', Tiffany of Uniontown; five grandsons, one granddaughter and eleven great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood on Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday until 11 a.m. the hour of the services with Rev. Brian Kelly officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. View Memorial Park.

HERALD STANDARD

Warren H Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-03-08 14:36:10Z

LA JUNTA, Colo. -- Warren H. Pletcher, 87, of La Junta, died Feb. 25, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center.

He was born June 20, 1921, in Elkhart to Henry I. and Agnes O. (Enders) Pletcher. On March 25, 1951, he married Phyllis J. Dickerhoff in Elkhart. She preceded him in death Dec. 5, 2008.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Schneider of Ft. Collins, Denise (Ed) Cranson of Brush, Diane (Greg) McAtee of La Junta; one brother; six sisters; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. March 30 at the Fort Lyon National Cemetery with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, 601 San Juan Ave., La Junta, CO 81050, direct or through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.peacockFH.com.

etruth.com

Gennettia Pletcher Galbreath

jcabowers — 2009-03-06 03:12:08Z

Gennettia Pletcher Galbreath, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Leo R. and Wilma Strauser Pletcher. She and Gordon Galbreath were married June 4, 1953, in Pocahontas, Ark. He died Sept. 14, 2008.

Galbreath was of the Methodist belief.

Survivors include a sister, Evelyn Stovall and husband Max of Cape Girardeau; a niece; and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a niece.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cape County Memorial Park, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
3/5/09 seMissourian

Yolanda M (Pletcher) Holtzinger

jcabowers — 2009-02-12 13:07:57Z

Yolanda M. Pletcher Holtzinger, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away February 8, 2009.

She retired from GPU Nuclear in August 1983 and from Diocesan Publications in 2005.

Surviving is her husband Lewis T.; two daughters, Patricia Gaston of Mechanicsburg and Karen Pearson of Camp Hill; five grandchildren, Scott Gaston of South Orange, NJ, Bradley Gaston of Camp Hill, Kelly Crawford of Royersford, Christine Pearson and Robert Pearson, both of Camp Hill; and one great grandchild Zoe Gaston of South Orange, NJ.

No viewing with private services at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Russell John Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-02-08 16:12:45Z

Russell J. Pletcher
Oct. 15, 1912 - Feb. 6, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Russell John Pletcher, 96, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, in his home. Mr. Pletcher is survived by daughters, Carolyn Pletcher, Phyllis Jean Shelley, Beverly Joan Telfer, Marcia Jayne Hawkins and Joy Marie Pletcher; sons, Larry Lee Pletcher and Jack Phillip Pletcher; and brothers, Willard George Pletcher and Gene Arnold Pletcher. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 14, in the South Side Church of God, 7351 U.S. 31 South, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services in the church. Palmer Funeral Home, Guisinger Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 2/8/2009

Donald Devon Pletcher

jcabowers — 2009-02-02 21:18:30Z

May 6, 1933 - Jan. 31, 2009

ELKHART -- Donald D. Pletcher, 75, of 59477 Peppermint Drive, died at 8:46 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 31, 2009) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 6, 1933, in Shipshewana to Lester and Irma (Weirich) Pletcher. On July 2, 1953, he married Beverly (Burbank) Pletcher.

She survives along with one daughter, Deanne (John) Kime of Elkhart; one son, Douglas Pletcher of Elkhart; two grandsons; two brothers, Delmer Pletcher of Howe, Ind., and Dwayne Pletcher of Shipshewana; three nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Pletcher lived in Shipshewana most of his life. He was a farmer and gravel and milk hauler for 17 years for Silver Cup and County Line Cheese. He worked at Holly Park and at Don-A-Bell Mobile Homes before retiring in 1998 from Westview School as a custodian. He served in the Army for one year and was a 1951 graduate of Shipshewana School. He was a member of the Shipshewana United Methodist Church, the Harley Owners Group and was a volunteer fireman for the Shipshewana Fire Department.

Friends may call today from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Charles McPeek, will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to Shipshewana United Methodist Church.

Etruth.com

Betty L (Lomison) Yearick

jcabowers — 2009-01-11 15:50:03Z

Betty L. Yearick, 83, of Howard, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

She was born in Orviston on Sept. 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Roy W. and Relda Heaton Lomison.

Betty was the wife of Robert D. "Ick" Yearick; they were united in marriage on June 20, 1943. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1993.

Betty was a 1943 graduate of Howard High School.

She had been employed at Erie Ceramics, Linden Labs, where she was awarded a patent on a hydrosonic bath, used in treating arthritic and joint pain patients in 1967. She then worked at Penn State until her retirement.

She was an active member of the Howard Christian Church for 65 years.

She was actively involved in her children's lives and her grandchildren's lives and all their activities.

She was an excellent seamstress and a great cook and above all, a loving and very proud mother and grandmother.

She is survived by three daughters, Nancy D. Swan (Jack) of Lock Haven, Polly L. Nick (Earl) of Williamsport, Patsy A. Rougeux (John) of Howard; three sons, Daniel R. (Rose) of Allentown, Terry W. (Marie) of Spring Mills, Robert L. (Holly) of Howard; three sisters, Rebecca Kustan of Maryland, Sarah Hinton of Enola, Jo Savits of Williamsport; two brothers, Don Lomison of Avis and David Lomison of Cogan Station; 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Lomison; a sister, Patsy Straub; a step-mother Mae Lomison and a granddaughter Elizabeth Gettig.

Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Howard Christian Church, 367 Walnut St., Howard. Rev. Mark Lomison, her nephew, officiating. Burial will be held in Jacksonville Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sylvan Hills Christian Service Camp, 175 Sylvan Hills Road, Howard, PA 16841 or Howard Christian Church, P.O. Box 465, Howard, PA 16841.

Online condolences can be made at www.Kader-Neff.com

Williamsport Sun-Gazette | SunGazette.com

(Daughter-in-law of Genevieve Pletcher and Doyle Yearick)

Lee Andrew Hooley

jcabowers — 2009-01-10 17:34:01Z

Sturgis, Mich. -
Lee Andrrew Hooley, age 96, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 29, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.

He was born Oct. 10, 1912, in LaGrange County, Ind., a son of the late Henry and Amy (Yoder) Hooley.

On Aug. 14, 1937, he married Velda Pletcher in Middlebury, Ind. They lived in Shipshewana, Ind., where he farmed and worked for Nelson Motor Sales in LaGrange. In 1961 they moved to Centreville where he owned and operated Hooley Ford Tractor Sales from 1959-1968. Lee retired from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department in 1980. In 1984 they moved to Sturgis.

He was a member of the Sturgis Evangelical Church.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Ronald (Kathy) Hooley of Kasson, Minn., and Donald (JoDee) Hooley of Sturgis; two daughters, Norma (Arnold) Otto of Gridley, Ill., and Janet (Carl) Kinzer of Eureka, Ill.; a foster daughter, Janice Straubel of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Stutzman of LaGrange, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Goldie Hooley of LaGrange; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers. Orvin, Richard, Victor and Bill Hooley and one sister. Ethel Raber.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes–Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lee A. Hooley will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sturgis Evangelical Church, 29201 E. Fawn River Rd., Sturgis. The Rev. Rodger Moyer will officiate.

Private burial will take place at Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana, Ind.

The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Hooley’s memory consider the Sturgis Evangelical Church, 29201 E. Fawn River Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

His obituary is also at www.legacy.com.

Sturgis Journal

Audrey Yvonne Pletcher Knutson

jcabowers — 2009-01-07 16:36:23Z

Audrey Yvonne Pletcher Knutson
Born in Clarion, IA on Nov. 29, 1927
Departed on Dec. 30, 2008 and resided in Loveland, CO.

Audrey Yvonne Pletcher passed away peacefully December 30, 2008 at Sierra Vista Nursing Home in Loveland, CO with her husband and daughters all present.

She was 81 years old. Audrey was born November 29, 1927 in Clarion, IA where she grew up on a farm. Her parents were Doris and Earl Pletcher and she has 3 siblings, Verle, Ron, and Donna. She graduated high school in Clarion in 1945. She worked as a telephone operator in Clarion where she met her husband, Jerry. She married Jerry E. Knutson on February 14, 1948 and they had 5 daughters all born in Ft. Dodge, IA. The family moved to Estes Park, CO in June 1967 and they lived in Estes Park until 1988. During that time Audrey opened a health food business called Audrey's Nutrition Center, which she owned and operated for 8 years. She also helped Jerry in his business (Knutson Tire Company) with the accounting. She was active at that time in their church Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

Audrey had many interests but her girls were definitely her true love. Audrey loved sewing, knitting, rock collecting and spinning wool to name a few. In 1988 Audrey and Jerry moved to Loveland, CO where she was able to have a beautiful medicinal herb garden and they also raised and showed llamas.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jerry, her brother, Ron Pletcher of Laurel, MT, her sister, Donna Long of Tucson, AZ, and her 5 daughters and their families: Deborah (Jim) Watson of Estes Park, Peggy Knutson of Loveland, Shelley (Brad) Doggett of Estes Park, Jackie (Hartwell) Lawrence of Estes Park and Jennifer (Mark) Heisler of Phoenix, AZ. She had 14 grandchildren: Aaron and Jed Bruner, Gina Odeh, Jay and Jason Watson, Carrie Caruso, Wesley and Sarah McFarland, Skyler and Kelly Doggett, Sam and Julia Lawrence, Emily and Mark Heisler. She also had 9 great grandchildren and 2 more pending.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Verle Bowman and granddaughter Angela Lawrence.

The family wants to thank Sierra Vista in Loveland for the angels who took care of Audrey during her long battle with Dementia.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Larimer County Humane Society in care of Allnutt Estes Park Chapel, 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. She loved animals and especially her dogs.

C R Bob Berkey

jcabowers — 2009-01-05 19:42:49Z

C.R. "Bob" Berkey, 78, of Seymour passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a brave battle against cancer for more than four years. Mr. Berkey was a member of Cornerstone Community Church, where he served as trustee and greeter. While at First Baptist Church, he was a trustee and a bus driver for senior citizens. While spending 12 years in Sabine, Fla., he was chairman of Sunny Pines Chapel. He was a former member of the Lions Club, FF. and on the FHA Board.
Mr. Berkey was a farm machinery sale representative, beginning with Oliver Corp. in South Bend. Born Dec. 14, 1930, in Elkhart County, he was the son of Walter and Merdina Cripe Berkey, who were killed in a truck accident returning home from the World's Fair in 1933. He was raised by his grandfather, Aaron Berkey, and an aunt, Mary Berkey Harter. On April 30, 1950, he married Dorothy "Dot" Pletcher in Elkhart. She survives. Other survivors include children, Charles Robert (Jimmie) Berkey, Christine Renee (Eric) Schneider and Lori Sue Berkey; grandchildren, Ryan Charles (Cathy) Berkey, Eric Matthew (Mindy) Johnson, Andrew Paul (Kristie) Johnson, Travis Alan (Leslie) Berkey, and Angela (Chris) Leder; and great-grandchildren, Noah and Lucas Johnson, Mia Johnson, Tyler, Gracie and Evan Berkey, and Keaton and Carson Leger.
Besides his parents, Mr. Berkey was preceded in death by his grandfather and aunt. A Celebration of Life is planned at Cornerstone Community Church, 1088 Sarasota Drive, Seymour, at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Crawford Huff and Brother Tim Goodpaster officiating. Friends may call at Voss Chapel, Seymour, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials checks may be written to Cornerstone Community Church, Seymour, IN 47274, or Hospice of Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, IN 47274.

Re: Phyllis Natalie (Pletcher) Rogers

twmopar — 2008-07-01 02:42:43Z

Thanks for posting moms information.Love and miss you mom. Cindy

Re: Pletcher history

karax181 — 2008-12-30 22:48:48Z

who was Ethel Raxworthy as my family name is same. I live in London UK and wondered what the Raxy's are doing over there?
Ken Raxworthy