Marian Menker Plack, 94, of Galesburg, passed away at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
She was born on February 9, 1929 in LaBelle, Missouri. She attended the first eight years of school in a small one room school near LaBelle. She graduated from Colusa High School in 1947. She married Raymond Plack on April 25, 1954 at the Trinity Lutheran church in Peoria.
Surviving are three sons: Dale (Susan) Plack of Brimfield, Keith (Lori) Plack of Elmore, and Lyle (Melissa) Plack of Knoxville. Grandchildren: Jamie Kilgore, James Plack, Kimberly Plack, Tony Plack, Bradley Plack, and Michael Plack. Two step-grandchildren: Chad Plack and Courtney Thorne, and sister-in-law Ruth Kingdon.
Marian loved to work outside helping her husband do jobs on the farm. She then worked at Home Comfort, in Princeville. After moving to Knoxville, she began to work at Gross Galesburg. She loved to work with her flowers. Another job that kept her busy was sewing, she once had 6 sewing machines at one time. She also enjoyed making crafts, and did so often.
She belonged to the Peoria Motorcycle Club, and later became an honorary member. She was a member of H-2 Honda Road Riders Club, a member of Teamsters 627, and also a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau. Marian and her husband rode many miles together on their motorcycle. They loved to camp while making many friends along the way.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Berl and Mayme Briscoe Menke, her husband Raymond Plack, and one grandchild.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Knoxville Cemetery. Hurd Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville will be assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Marian’s honor may be donated to a charity of the donor’s choosing. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
