Jill A. Plantenga, 61, of Lafayette died Monday, September 7, 2015 at her home. She was born April 5, 1954, in Lafayette, to the late Earnest and Martha Rawles. Jill graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1972. Her marriage was to Steven C. Plantenga on March 10, 1973 in Lafayette and he survives. JillContinue Reading
Jill A. Plantenga, 61, of Lafayette died Monday, September 7, 2015 at her home. She was born April 5, 1954, in Lafayette, to the late Earnest and Martha Rawles. Jill graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1972. Her marriage was to Steven C. Plantenga on March 10, 1973 in Lafayette and he survives. Jill taught 23 years at Crestview United Brethren Preschool in Lafayette. Later she worked for Dowell Automotive in Shadeland as the Office Manager for 16 years. She was a member of Stidham United Methodist Church and Union Township Advisory Board. Jill was a member of the Shadeland Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, fishing, gardening, and quilting. Surviving along with her husband are her children Julie A. Klimek (Kyle) of Noblesville, Craig A. Plantenga (Tara) of Lafayette, grandchildren Kaleb and Korey Klimek, Keagan, Carter and Morgan Plantenga. Also surviving is her brother Jerry Rawles (Carol) of North Port, FL and a niece Jerri Ann Burton of West Palm Beach, FL. Visitation will be 3:00 PM-8:00 PM Wednesday at Stidham United Methodist Church, 5300 S 175 W, Lafayette. Service will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Stidham United Methodist Church, Rev. David Inskeep officiating. Interment will be at Farmers Institute Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jill A. Plantenga Fund at Stidham United Methodist Church.
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