Gertie R Plank Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gertie R Plank of Arthur, Illinois, who passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertie R Plank to pay them a last tribute.
Though Gertie may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Gertie touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William S. Yutzy and Rachel L. Yutzy (Stutzman); her husband Jonas J. Plank; and her siblings, Chris Yutzy and Minerva Bontrager.
She is survived by: her children, Louise Kauffman (Dale) of Arthur, IL, Millie Otto (Erwin) of Arthur, IL, Ferne Herschberger of Arthur, IL, Barb Gingerich (Elmer) of Sullivan, IL, Marx Plank (Cathy) of Arthur, IL and LaDonna Schrock (Dennis) of Sullivan, IL. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 15 great great grandchildren.
