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Mrs. Fern M. Plunk, 89, of Quincy died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday (April 13, 2013) in Osage Beach, Mo.
Born Feb. 4, 1924, in Leadville, Colo., Fern was a daughter of Avener and Madelyn Fitzpatrick Hoskins. She married Clifford Plunk on Aug. 16, 1941, in Doniphan, Mo. He died Sept. 20, 1986. Fern graduated from Doniphan High School and was a lifetime member of the Quincy PTA. She enjoyed camping, gardening, china painting, quilting and making ornamental stepping stones and benches. She was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Fern was employed as a cook at Monroe and Mound schools in Quincy for several years until her retirement. Survivors include one daughter, Bonnie J. Satterfield of Rocky Mount, Mo.; four sons, Clifford E. Plunk Jr. (Shirley) of Quincy, Don L. Plunk (Brenda) of Rushville, Steve J. Plunk (Lu) of Liberty and Ron Plunk (Rosie) of Quincy; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Harold D. Hoskins and Rod Hoskins, both of Quincy; one sister, Gertrude "Trudy" Morton of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Connie Walker, Nancy Boone and Madelyn May Hoskins; six brothers, Donald, Forrest, Maynard, Bernard, Jerry and Gene Hoskins; and a great-granddaughter, Neva Howlett. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Dennis conducting. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery near Plainville. VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: The Crossing Church, 929 Monroe. ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. WEBSITE: www.zrsc.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ronnie Clifford Bonnie Donnie and Steve, I am so sorry I missed being with you to celebrate what a wondeful mother you had. I know how much you all have been there for her through the years showing her the mutual respect you all have for each other.You all are very blessed to have had a great family. Brenda, Don't know what to say except I understand your loss and will always love you. joyce
April 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Angela Jones
April 18, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Tom Mahoney
April 17, 2013
To all the family, I want to give my condolences. If there is anything I can do please ask. I am praying for you all. God is good. Lord Bless you all.
Terry Sheets, Sr. And Family.
Terry Sheets, Sr.
April 16, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rodney & Carol Hoffman
April 16, 2013
Fern,was an Inspiration to us all.Kind,Good natured,Pleasant to be with and truely good person to be around.
I know the family will miss her alot.
Sincerely Debbie Tritsch
April 16, 2013
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