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     Osa F. Placier was born in October 1899 at Madison Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William A. Placier and Elizabeth (?)¹ Osa F. Placier died before April 1910 at London, Madison Co., OH.

     Robert J. Placier was born on 19 March 1929 at Cook Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Hermal Weber Placier and Helen Ruth Dunning.¹ Robert J. Placier died on 14 February 2000 at Cook Co., IL, at age 70 Dates per SSDI, last residence Bridgeview.

     Robert L. Placier was born circa September 1925 at Ross Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of George Frederick Placier and Lulu E. Hagans.¹

     Waldo E. Placier was born in November 1891 at Madison Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Charles R. Placier and Addie Weber.¹ Waldo E. Placier died before January 1920 not found in censuses after 1910.

     Waneta A. Placier was born in June 1892 at Madison Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William A. Placier and Elizabeth (?)¹

     William Placier was born on 21 October 1921 at Cook Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Hermal Weber Placier and Helen Ruth Dunning.¹ William Placier died on 28 March 1998 at Sarasota Co., FL, at age 76 Dates per SSDI, last residence Venice.

     William A. Placier was born in March 1867 at Madison Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Placier and Sophronia Samantha Scothorn.¹ William A. Placier married Elizabeth (?) circa 1891.² William A. Placier lived on 16 June 1900 at London, Madison Co., OH.² He lived on 20 April 1910 at West High Street, London, Madison Co., OH.³ Occupation: Master Machinist in paper mill in 1920.⁴ He lived on 2 January 1920 at Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.⁴

     Caroline Mary Plagman was born on 5 May 1911. She married Nicholas A. Schwitalla, son of (?) Ruski, on 1 June 1933 at Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, Roberts Co., SD. Caroline Mary Plagman died on 18 December 1988 at Douglas Co., MN, at age 77.

     David Plain was born in 1741 at Pennsylvania. He married Catherine Stoner, daughter of Johannes Steiner and Anna Light, on 17 May 1771 at Frederick Co., MD. David Plain died on 7 December 1801 at Frederick Co., MD.

     Joseph A. Plakas was born on 17 April 1901 at Greece.¹ He married Dorothy L. Baldwin, daughter of Samuel Baldwin and Flora Belle Baum. Joseph A. Plakas died on 6 February 1986 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 84.

     Blanche Lucille Plank was born at Churchtown, Cumberland Co., PA. She married Henry Good Stoner, son of Jacob Stouffer Stoner and Christiana Good, on 12 December 1900.

     Clyde Henry Plank was born on 17 February 1889 at Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO. He married Halene May Allen, daughter of Emery Charles Allen and Emma May Starr, on 2 November 1956. Clyde Henry Plank died on 29 May 1970 at Livermore, Alameda Co., CA, at age 81.

     Harriet Jane Plank was born on 2 October 1879 at Indiana. She married Samuel A. Kinsey. Harriet Jane Plank died on 2 March 1943 at age 63. She was buried in March 1943 at Oakland Cemetery, Craigville, Wells Co., IN, Findagrave #38501677.

     John F. Plank was born on 6 September 1890. He married Mary Edna Sonner, daughter of Robert Emmett Sonner and Dora A. Purkhiser, on 14 May 1920 at First Christian Church, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, no children. John F. Plank died on 1 October 1938 at 409 West Bloom Street, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, at age 48. He was buried in October 1938 at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Findagrave #121119920.

     Mildred Irene Plank was born on 31 August 1918 at McDonough Co., IL. She married Earnest Earl Games, son of Causie Vanword Games and Nora May Snapp, on 12 August 1950 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Mildred Irene Plank died on 8 April 2002 at McDonough Co., IL, at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mildred Irene Plank was born on August 31, 1918 as the 3rd ( and last ) child of Mary (Barrett) & Marion Elmer Plank. She was born on the family farm located in Scotland Township, McDonough County, Illinois.

As a child, Irene developed a love for horses that would continue throughout the remainder of her life. She often stated that she was riding horses almost as soon as she learned how to walk. She rode to & from school every day & often volunteered to bring the dairy cows back to the barn for milking, if she could ride her horse in order to perform the task.

As an adult, Irene became active in all aspects of owning horses. Her husband had a new building with stalls, tack room and large arena buildt in order for her to keep & work her horses. She purchased, trained, showed & raised Registered Quarterhorses for many years. She received many trophies, ribbons and cash prizes with her beloved companions.

A love of the outdoors was the influence for Irene & her husband, Johnny, to purchase a camping trailor. Together they spent many happy hours camping with friends & family. During the latter part of her years, Johnny & Irene spent their winters in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by friends & some family members. She & her husband always enjoyed traveling and making new friends.

Obituary from the Macomb Eagle 04/12/2002:

M. Irene Games, 83, Macomb, died at 8:59 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, at the Elms Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Scotland Township, McDonough County, the daughter of Marion E. and Mary Barrett Plank. She married Ernest E. "Johnny" Games Aug. 12, 1950, in Kahoka, Mo. He survives. She is also survived by one son, Gerald Holmes, Colchester; one step daughter, Ruth Games DeRosa, Colchester; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mrs. Vera Kellum; and one brother, Gail Plank.

She was a graduate of lndustry High School and was a member of the Doddsville United Methodist Church. She and her husband lived in Macomb, Good Hope, Blandinsville and Ipava before moving back to Macomb in 1995. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mildred Irene Plank Games was 83 years 7 months 8 days old when she passed away.

She was buried in April 2002 at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #68400872.

     Nancy Plank married Christian Hooley.

     Betty Plaster was born on 28 March 1888 at Bryson, Jack Co., TX. She married Rudolph Merchant.

     Caroline A. Plate was born in January 1883 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller.¹ Caroline A. Plate married Edward J. Farney on 30 April 1903 at Kane Co., IL.

     Caroline Antoinette Plate was born on 21 January 1883 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Louis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller.¹ Caroline Antoinette Plate married Edward J. Forney, son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey, on 30 April 1903 at Kane Co., IL. Caroline Antoinette Plate died on 2 March 1904 at age 21. She was buried in March 1904 at Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL, Findagrave #7045827.

     Clinton M. Plate was born in September 1879 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Lewis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller.¹ Clinton M. Plate died on 20 September 1881 at Lanark, Carroll Co., IL.

     Edna Plate was born in November 1886 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller.¹
Note: Did not marry.

     Lewis A. Plate was born in July 1855 at Germany.¹ He immigrated in 1873.¹ He married Laura A. Miller, daughter of Jacob P. Miller and Susanna Middlekauff Wolf, on 9 October 1878 at Carroll Co., IL. Occupation: Printing/publishing work in 1900.¹

     Louis A. Plate was born in July 1855 at Germany.¹ He married Laura A. Miller on 9 October 1878 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ Louis A. Plate died after January 1920 at Kane Co. (probably), IL.

     Nellie Plate was born on 3 February 1893 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller.¹ Nellie Plate died on 24 June 1968 at Cook Co., IL, at age 75.
Note: Did not marry.

     Conrad W. Platner was born on 5 February 1904. He married Catherine Jonella Canode, daughter of Victor Emanuel Canode and Mabel Clare McCoy. Conrad W. Platner died on 17 June 1948 at age 44. He was buried in June 1948 at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble Co., IN, Findagrave #41445823.

     Jane Platner was born on 10 August 1938 at Kendallville, Noble Co., IN. She was the daughter of Conrad W. Platner and Catherine Jonella Canode. Jane Platner married James Thomas Kerns in 1973. Jane Platner died on 15 December 2012 at Kendallville, Noble Co., IN, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

KENDALLVILLE - Jane Kerns, 74, of Kendallville died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in her residence.

She had worked for United Airlines for 10 years. She then worked in accounting for Waterfield Mortgage Co. for 25 years.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville.

She was born Aug. 10, 1938, in Kendallville to Conrad Wendall and Catharine (Canode) Platner. On Oct. 19, 1973, in Charleston, W.Va., she married James T. Kerns. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2002.

Surviving are two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Kerns and Simon Mares of London, and Virginia Kerns and Ronald Hellet of Utah; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; a brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Barbara Platner of Arkansas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Anne Platner Binder and James Binder of Palm Springs, California.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. State St., with the Rev. Jordan Truman and the Rev. Stanley Kessler officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.

Preferred memorials are to the First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.younngfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

She was buried in December 2012 at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble Co., IN, Findagrave #102330773.

     David Plato was the son of Olen Dirickson Plato and Ava Leona Armstrong. David Plato died before 25 June 2011.

     Donelda Plato was also known as "Donna". She was born on 12 November 1954 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. She was the daughter of Olen Dirickson Plato and Ava Leona Armstrong. Donelda Plato died on 25 June 2011 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 56 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Donelda "Donna" Bowie, age 56, of Tecumseh OK, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2011, in Oklahoma City OK. She was born November 12, 1954, in Wichita KS to Olen and Ava (Armstrong) Plato. She was raised in Oklahoma City and El Reno OK, graduating in 1973 from El Reno High School.

Donna enlisted in the Army Reserves 95th Division, and that is where she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Bowie, Jr. They were married on January 8, 1976, in Shawnee. After their marriage they raised their family in Tecumseh and have lived there since.

She first worked in the family business, Mid-State Waste Management, then became a seamstress and was co-owner of "Two Ladies Sewing Shoppe." Donna was a member of The Order of Eastern Star, Tecumseh Chapter #30, twice attaining "Worthy Matron." She was very active with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Donna enjoyed Christian music, daily devotionals and daily prayers. Her family was the focal point in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Raymond and David Plato. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bill, of the home; 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Amy and Alex Foster of Tecumseh, Stephanie Partain of Tecumseh, Pamela and Paul Donnelly of Earlsboro OK, and Patricia Crossman of Shawnee; 10 brothers and 6 sisters-in-law, Tommy and Brenda Plato of Calumet OK, Marcus and Dana Plato of Irmo SC, Olen, Jr., "Steve" Plato of Gulfport MS, Ron and Alex Plato of El Reno OK, Linda Plato of Azle TX; Terry and Carol Miller of Wichita KS, Michael Miller of Dodge City KS, and Jeff and Song Miller of Tumwater WA; sister and brother-in-law Laurel Ann and J.O. Norris of Ft. Worth TX; mother-in-law Virginia Sue Bowie of Tecumseh; grandchildren Makayla and Caleb Partain, Ashley and Mark Rhea, Tyler, Rikki, and Leslie Donnelly, and Michelle and Thomas Hays; and numerous other family and friends.

She was buried in June 2011 at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Findagrave #72488281.

     Olen Dirickson Plato was born on 29 July 1918. He was the son of Waity Lee Plato and Maggie M. Dirickson. Olen Dirickson Plato married Bonnie Jean Selfridge on 31 January 1943 at Canadian Co., OK. Olen Dirickson Plato and Bonnie Jean Selfridge were divorced. Olen Dirickson Plato married Ava Leona Armstrong, daughter of Raymond Hite Armstrong and Gladys Naomi Rhodes. Olen Dirickson Plato died on 6 November 1990 at age 72.

     Raymond Eugene Plato was born on 17 February 1961. He was the son of Olen Dirickson Plato and Ava Leona Armstrong. Raymond Eugene Plato died on 19 February 1961. He was buried in February 1961 at Calumet Cemetery, Calument, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Findagrave #44652719.