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Frances Plath

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Frances Plath, age 88, of Glencoe, and formerly of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016, from 3:00-7:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Monday.

Visitation/Gathering
Grace Lutheran Church
8638 Plum Avenue
Brownton, MN
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Service
Grace Lutheran Church
8638 Plum Avenue
Brownton, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone:(320) 864-3737
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Cemetery
Grace Lutheran Cemetery
Brownton, MN
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Obituary

Frances Johanna Augusta (Klitzke) Plath was born on August 28, 1928, at her parent’s home in Fernando, rural Stewart, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Ervin Sr. and Hilda (Dressler) Klitzke.  Frances was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth both at St. Matthews Church in Fernando, Minnesota.  She received her education at the Fernando Township School District #37.

On September 15, 1947, Frances was united in marriage to Arnold Plath at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota.  Frances and Arnold made their home in various places in the Brownton and Hutchinson area.  After Arnold died, Frances moved to Glencoe and has lived there for over 20 years.  Their marriage was blessed with five children, Duane, Jeanne, Steven, James and Debra.  Frances and Arnold shared over 40 years of marriage together until Arnold passed away on July 11, 1988.

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Frances worked at Fingerhut and Telex before retiring in 1993.  She was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, where she was involved in the bible study and a WELCA member.  Frances was also a member of the Brownton American Legion Auxiliary Post #143 in Brownton.

Frances enjoyed the devotions at Long Term Care, quilting, embroidering, reading, playing bingo and cards, fishing and watching sports including the Minnesota Twins.  She also loved spending time at Browns Resort on Long Lake.  Frances treasured all the moments she spent with her children, grandchildren, their families and her friends.

Frances passed away on November 30, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Frances is survived by her:
Children, Duane Plath and his wife, Linda, of West Bend, WI,
Jeanne Schauer and her husband, Dale, of Glencoe, MN,
Steven Plath and his wife, Sue, of Hutchinson, MN,
James Plath and his wife, Jan, of Brownton, MN,
Debra Ondrachek and her husband, Ron, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Jeffrey Plath, Jennifer (Todd) Rohing, Julie (Chris) Ayers, Janet (Mike) Carroll, Timothy (Dawn) Schauer, Kimberly (Eric) Dietel, Samuel (special friend, Jenna Dierkhising) Plath, Sarah (Brady) LaMott, Erik (Andrea) Plath, Aaron Plath, Tanner Ondrachek, Nicole Ondrachek;
Great Grandchildren, Travis & Scott Rohing, Henry, Louis & Truman Ayers, Abigail, Maxwell & Charlotte Carroll, Taylor, Adam & Owen Schauer, Mason & Lydia Dietel, Riley LaMott, Xander & Cole Plath, Bentlee Ondrachek;
Brothers, Ervin Klitzke Jr. and his wife, Fran, of Great Falls, MT,
Harvey Klitzke and his wife, Dorothy, of Bella Vista, AR;
Brothers-In-Law, Albin Plath of Hutchinson, MN,
David Plath and his wife, Delores, of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends. 

Frances is preceded in death by her Parents, Ervin Sr. and Hilda Klitzke; Husband, Arnold Plath; Grandson, Trent Ondrachek; Sister, Darlene Klitzke; Arnold’s 8 Brothers and 4 Sisters.

 

 

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