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Betty Plotner Obituary

Betty D. (Irwin) Plotner Betty D. (Irwin) Plotner, 78, formerly of Battle Creek and recently of Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Sun City Hospice House in Sun City Center, FL. She was born February 5, 1930 in Battle Creek the daughter of Ivory John and Mable G. (Culbert) Irwin. Betty spent most of her life as a homemaker and for 32 years she was co-owner and operator, with her husband, of foster care homes. She married Wesley Plotner on September 3, 1949 in Battle Creek and he preceded her in death on December 14, 1996. Betty is survived by her children, Mark A. Plotner of Kissimmee, FL, Todd W. Plotner of Riverside, FL, Kimberly K. (Richard) Rutcho of Kissimmee; brother, Donald J. Irwin; sister, Elaine Rothwell; and 5 grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother Arnold Crowell, and sisters Onolee Lake and Evelyn Osborne. Visitation will be held at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Dr. Dan L. Martineau officiating. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Life in Christ Ministries. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Feb. 5, 2009.

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Brian Bradshaw

February 21, 2009

My condolences to the Plotner family and the loss of Betty.I have many fond memories of going to the barbershop as a youth and participating in the election of Wes for Supervisor of Pennfield and going to school with Kim.We recently lost our brother Doug to cancer so I understand the feelings you must be having my thoughts and prayers to you all.

nathen yurisich

February 15, 2009

from nathen kelly kyler katie
grandma we love you and miss you very much we know you are in heaven with grandpa and are much happier now we will never forget you mom our prayers are with you as well love from all of us

Richard Rutcho

February 11, 2009

We all miss you and will always be remembered.
Love Richard Rutcho

David Divjak

February 8, 2009

As next door neighbors during my youngest years I have many fond memories of Mrs. Plotner and fishing with the Plotner family. She and Mr. Plotner were always very nice us kids.
My condolences and I wish the family well.

Sue Divjak

February 8, 2009

The Plotner Family were neighbors of ours in Pennfield in the early 70's.
Betty Plotner was always very friendly to us and she was very devoted to her children. She and Wes were good people and I'm glad to have known them. Sue Divjak (Mother of Dale and David).

Nathen Yurisich

February 6, 2009

grandma i miss you. i know you are in a better place,and you are happier than you have been in a long time the tears i cry for you are of joy.my prayers and thoughts are always with you.best wishes in your new home give grandpa my love. love always your grandson nate

mark and rita plotner

February 5, 2009

mom. i love you so much and you will sadly missed. when you see dad tell him is said hello.
and when i come to heven i will see you both again. and say hi to all are loved ones ok.
my love to you.
mark and rita

Kim (Plotner) Rutcho

February 5, 2009

Mom I love you so much and you will be sadly missed by all that knew you. You couldn't of asked for a better mother. I am so glad that you are with dad now. He needs you too. I love you very much, Kim your loving daughter.

Nancy Lapekas

February 5, 2009

Prayers are with the family at this time. Kim was one of my cheerleaders when I taught at Pennfield many, many years ago.

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