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Marjorie Lou “Marj” Franzen Plank

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1932 Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 2019 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0177000, -100.1688000
Description	:	Marjorie Lou "Marj" Fanzen Plank, the eldest child of William M. and Lillian M. (Elliston) Franzen Sr. Aden, was born October 22, 1932, north of Gothenburg, NE and passed away January 8, 2019 in North Platte, NE at the age of 86. She was baptized November 27, 1932 by Pastor Herman Diekhoff and confirmed June 23, 1946, by Pastor Carl Kemper, at Zion Lutheran Church of Gothenburg. She attended schools in Imperial, Champion and District 88 near Gothenburg, graduating from Gothenburg High School in 1951. On November 18, 1951, she married Robert "Bob"... Read More	Marjorie Lou "Marj" Fanzen Plank, the eldest child of William M. and Lillian M. (Elliston) Franzen Sr. Aden, was born October 22, 1932, north of Gothenburg, NE and passed away January 8, 2019 in North Platte, NE at the age of 86. She was baptized November 27, 1932 by Pastor Herman Diekhoff and confirmed June 23, 1946, by Pastor Carl Kemper, at Zion Lutheran Church of Gothenburg. She attended schools in Imperial, Champion and District 88 near Gothenburg, graduating from Gothenburg High School in 1951. On November 18, 1951, she married Robert "Bob" Plank, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. This union was blessed with five beautiful daughters. They had the joy of celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011, with family and friends. Marj was a member of Zion, being the first woman ever elected to serve on the church council. She taught Sunday School, confirmation and Bible school, alter guild, committees and boards, and women of the church president several times. She was junior choir director and sang in the choir and small groups. She helped with 4-H from hauling horses and calves, 4-H demo talks, baking, 4-H kitchen, singing etc. She worked in the office at Gothenburg Sale Barn, Howell and Century Lumber Center, the Sod House Museum, Farmer's Wife and Frito-Lay. She also served from many years on the Dawson County election board. She is survived by her four daughters: Kendra (Hal) Fecht of Gothenburg, NE, Kay (Craig) Streeter of Gothenburg, NE, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Aurich of North Platte, Kelli (Stephen) Schwaller, Jr. of Lincoln; son-in-law Randy Ricley; six granddaughters and six grandsons: Jori (Charles) Jones, Zachariah (Trenda) Fecht, Jacob (Julie) Fecht, Brooke (Kurt) Stevens, Blayre (Tyic) Miller, Blake (Mary) Streeter, Kayla Aurich, Tucker (Ashley) Aurich, Casey (Josh) Handlin, Logan (Stephanie) Ricley, Paige Schwaller, Jeffrey Schwaller; 23 great grandchildren Taylor (Robert Dunn), Sydney, Hunter and Archer Jones, Gunnar, Grady, Beau, and Kyle Fecht, Trey and Teegan Stevens, Avery, Addison and Alyvia Streeter, Audree and Arie Miller, Miles and Maggie Streeter; Beckham and Lily Aurich; Tristan and Zoe Handlin, Hayden and Brigham Ricley; a great great granddaughter Alyicia Dunn; her sister Marilyn (Don) Brockman of Burmuda Dunes, CA, sister-in-law Dianne Franzen of Lexington; along with many other relatives and friends. Marj was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Lillian; her step-father Jurgen Aden; her husband Bob; daughter Karla Ricley, granddaughter Bailey Kay Streeter, brothers Bill and Kent, step-brother Gene Aden and step-sisters Darlene Arnall and Shirley Hite. Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Monday, January 14, 2019 at 10:30 am with Pastor Carol Mapa officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

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Where is Marjorie Lou “Marj” Franzen Plank's memorial?
Marjorie Lou “Marj” Franzen Plank's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA.
When did Marjorie Lou “Marj” Franzen Plank death?
Marjorie Lou “Marj” Franzen Plank death on 8 Jan 2019 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0177000
Longitude: -100.1688000

Family Members:

Parent

William Meinert Franzen Sr.

(1910 - 1947)

Lillian Marie Elliston Aden

(1912 - 2002)

Spouse

Robert Lee “Bob” Plank

(1926 - 2012)

Siblings

Kent Gene Franzen

(1945 - 2008)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0177000, -100.1688000

2. Salem Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9961014, -100.1268997

3. Lindberg Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0311012, -100.2241974

4. Swedish Crosses Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9734870, -100.2050470

5. Swedish Grove Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -100.1517029

6. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9623000, -100.1287000

7. Gothenburg Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9458008, -100.1397018

8. Grand View Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9474983, -100.0907974

9. New Hope Church Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1410141, -100.1987457

10. Block Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9753000, -100.0085000

11. Willow Island Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -100.0755997

12. Peckham Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8939018, -100.2438965

13. Antelope Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1180992, -100.2936020

14. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9763985, -99.9944000

15. Svea Dal Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1333008, -100.2778015

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Oconto, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

17. Sells Valley Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1624985, -100.0927963

18. Gaslin Cemetery
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9522018, -100.3563995

19. Brady Cemetery
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0360985, -100.3747025

20. Conroys Grave
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9872850, -100.3990750

21. Pleasant View Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8293991, -100.1132965

22. Rhinehart Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9599000, -99.9105000

23. Cottonwood Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9322014, -99.9197006

24. Cozad Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021