Gertie R Plank

Gertie R. Plank, 97, of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:30 AM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Haven of Care in Arthur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL . Bishop Marion Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery. Visitation will be held anytime after 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the HCK West Building. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Gertie was born on May 1, 1928 in Arthur, IL. She was a daughter of William S. and Rachel L. (Stutzman) Yutzy. She married Jonas J. Plank on October 14, 1948, he passed away on August 8, 2010.

She is survived by six children, Louise Kauffman and her husband Dale of Arthur, IL, Millie Otto and her husband Erwin of Arthur, IL, Ferne Herschberger of Arthur, IL, Barb Gingerich and her husband Elmer of Sullivan, IL, Marx Plank and his wife Cathy of Arthur, IL and LaDonna Schrock and her husband Dennis of Sullivan, IL, 17 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 15 great great grandchildren,

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two grandsons, two great grandchildren, one brother, Chris Yutzy, and one sister, Minerva Bontrager.

Gertie was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.