Gloria A. (Wilkinson) Ploutz
October 28, 1952 ~ January 15, 2024
Gloria A. Ploutz, 71, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Ellsworth, KS to Georgia (Diaz) and Thomas Wilkinson.
Gloria was united in marriage to Robert L. Ploutz in the fall of 1971. Born to the union were Tina, Sid, and Beth Ploutz. After retiring Gloria enjoyed working at the Kanopolis Library, Boot’s Flower Shop, babysitting, and crafting. She often included her grandchildren into these adventures.
Gloria was survived by her siblings, Theresa Kyler (Bud) of Kanopolis, Cynthia K. Brady (Ron) of Kanopolis, Mary M. Tarango (Richard) of Albuquerque, NM, and Tom W. Wilkinson, Jr. (Tania) of Kanopolis; children Tina Steinert, Sid Ploutz, Beth Rippen (Clifford); grandchildren Cortney Schwarz (Jeffery), Cayla Steinert, and Daxson Rippen; great-grandchild Conner Schwarz. She was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Wilkinson, son-in-law, Clint Steinert, and Robert Ploutz.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth followed by a vigil and rosary service at 7 p.m. Family will be present 6-7 p.m.
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 27, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with burial following in the Kanopolis Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family of Gloria A. Ploutz for funeral expenses in care of Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439.