Alma Plank

Alma Fern Plank, 98, of West Liberty, passed away at 5:18 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Green Hills Care Center. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 1, 1918 to the late Frank and Lydia (Hilty) Headings. On September 7, 1941, she married John Phillip Plank and he preceded her in death, May 8, 2006. She was also preceded in death by a son, Edwin Jay Plank; sisters, Elva Mae Headings and Mary Helen Headings; brother, Tillman Headings; and one grandson.

She is survived by daughters, Susan (Rob) Weseloh of Cape Coral, Florida and Joyce (Bob) Bazzle of Bellefontaine; son, Gene (Connie) Plank of Bellefontaine; 10 grandchildren; 23 and counting great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Naomi Headings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alma graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1937. She was a lifelong member of South Union Mennonite Church in West Liberty. There Alma was a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, and helped lead the Wayfarers Girls Club. She was a Guild member of Mary Rutan Hospital for 20 years. Alma enjoyed gardening, cooking, and all arts and crafts. She devoted her Christian life to serve others.

Pastor Matthew Williams will officiate a funeral service at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the South Union Mennonite Church, 56 St. Route 508, West Liberty, Ohio 43357. Visitation will be Thursday, December 22nd from 10:30 am to 12 Noon. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery in West Liberty.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.

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