Obituaries

November 28, 1919 to August 9,2013

ROYAL CENTER - Thelma G. Ploss, 93, of Headlee passed away peacefully at 1:11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9,  at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport, surrounded by her family.

Born on Nov. 28, 1919 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mae Penny Martin. She married Woodrow W. Ploss and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1967.

Survivors include her children, Richard A. Ploss (Edwina) of Headlee, Shirley Minks of Logansport and Deb Draper (Joe) of Goodyear, Arizona; sisters, Opal Kelley of Idaville and Wilma Blackman (Howard) of Monticello, and grandchildren, Tony Ploss (Patti) of Star City, Toby Ploss (Karen) of Star City, Terri Sproles (Scott) of Reynolds, Kim Switzer (Scott) of West Lafayette, Andy Minks (Kelly) of Logansport, Christy Denny (Matt) of Goodyear, Arizona and Brett Draper of Tempe, Arizona. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Ploss was a homemaker and she and her husband formerly owned a service station, trucking company and creamery station in Headlee for several years. She was a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. She enjoyed feeding and watching her Finches, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Aug. 14), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pro Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church.