Elvira Plett

Graveside services for Elvira Plett, 89, Newton, who died Dec. 3 at Comfort Homes in Newton were Wednesday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery

Born June 13, 1931, in Marion, South Dakota, to Martin and Helen (Epp) Kroeker, she married David Plett on June 5, 1951 in Marion, South Dakota.  

Survivors include husband Dave Plett, Newton; daughters Cindy Vix, Olathe; Norine Plett, Newton; Bev Plett, Hillsboro; Brenda Rust, Elbing; brother, Orlando Kroeker, Lenexa; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  

Grandson Seth David Rust preceded her in death.  

A memorial has been established with Samaritans Purse.