Marie A. Plocher

March 20, 1921 - July 18, 2020

Marie A. Plocher, age 99 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Sunday, March 20, 1921, in Aviston, IL, the daughter of Herman and Mary (nee Strieker) Poettker. On Tuesday, November 19, 1946, she married Clarence F. Plocher at St. Francis of Assisi - Aviston, IL, who passed away on Thursday, February 04, 2016. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church; Daughters of Isabella and Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph Hospital. Marie was born and raised in Aviston, IL. She worked for the Moulten-Bartley Shoe Factory; a hospital in St. Louis and St. Joseph Hosptial, Highland. She then raised their seven children. She and her family lived in Highland and in 1960 moved to their home on Iberg Road. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, family and her grandchildren. Survivors include: Son - Levan P. Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Donna M. Gantner, Highland, IL Son - Kevin J. Plocher, Highland, IL Son - Mark A. (Connie) Plocher, Highland, IL Son - Timothy J. (MaryKay) Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Geri A. Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Mary L. (Michael) Carroll, Highland, IL Grandchild - Corey J. "Trout" (Deanna Christensen) Plocher, Retired, USN, CDR Grandchild - Carrie R. (Michael) Cohan Grandchild - John C. (Manoela Oliveira) Gantner Grandchild - Krystal M. (Brian) McClenahan Grandchild - Kelsey A. (Bas) Slats Grandchild - Adam J. (Fiancee-Codi Gramlich) Gantner Grandchild - Michelle R. Streeb Grandchild - Kristopher J. Plocher Grandchild - Amber C. Melendy Grandchild - Matthew A. (Julie) Plocher Grandchild - Mandie L. (Steve) Jones Grandchild - Daniel R. Plocher Grandchild - Luke A. (Significant Other-Kat McDonald) Plocher Grandchild - Shane M. (Significant Other-Julieanna Finch) Plocher Grandchild - Zackary S. Carroll Grandchild - Blake M. Carroll Great Grandchildren - 18 Great Great Grandchildren - 4. She was preceded in death by: Husband - Clarence F. Plocher, died 2/4/2016 Father - Herman Poettker, died 1/24/1967 Mother - Mary M. Poettker, nee Strieker, died 7/31/1962 Daughter In-Law - Bertha E. Plocher, (nee Hill) died 2/20/2011 Grandchild - Kevin J. Plocher, Jr. Brother - Joseph H. Poettker, died 7/18/1996 Sister - Sister M. Doris (Eugenia Christine) Poettker, OSF, died 1/4/2013 Brother - Cletus B. Poettker, died 9/15/2008 Brother - Cyril J. Poettker, died 1/25/2014 Sister - Delores A. Netemeyer, nee Poettker, died 1/30/2016 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Visitation will be at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Funeral Mass will be at Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, with Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Child Advocacy Center or Masses.