Ira W. Plank Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 31, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ira W. Plank of Arthur, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ira W. Plank to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. Plank and Fannie Plank (Helmuth); his former wives, Charlene Eastman and Doreen Plank (Hynes); his grandson Max Hendrix; and his siblings-in-law, Pete Beachy and Rose Plank.
He is survived by: his wife Sherry C. Benson (Yoder) of Arthur, IL; his daughters, Sheila Dukeman (Michael) of Arcola, IL, Connie Black (Rob) of Decatur, IL and Lydia Miller (Justin) of Charleston, IL; his grandchildren, Austin Lewis Hopkins (Molly Mahannah) of Mattoon, IL, Trevin Nicholas Plank of Arcola, IL and Sydni Elder (Justin) of Decatur, IL; his great grandchildren, Maxwell and Tatum Elder; and his siblings, Bill Plank of Arthur, IL, Mary Beachy of Plain City, OH, Ida Vannatta (Rich) of Hilliard, OH, Ruby Raber (Ben) of New Berlin, OH and Verba Herschberger (Freeman) of Sugar Creek, OH. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
