Jean Loraine Plowman

Jean Plowman, 77, lifelong resident of Empire, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 26, 2015.

Jean was born on October 13, 1937 in Empire to the late Otto F. and Juanita (Friede) Denny.

Jean married Ned Plowman on September 10, 1955 in Empire.

Jean worked for Glen Lake Community Schools for 25+ years as a teacher's aide in the Elementary School. She also volunteered frequently at the Empire United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she liked to bake, crochet, and do word searches. Jean also enjoyed tending to her flower garden.

Jean is survived by her children Karen (Fred) Noonan of Maple City; Marlon "Marty" (Katie) Plowman of Honor; and Evan (Patti) Plowman on Maple City; grandchildren, Molly and Mike Plowman and Ashley Noonan and siblings, Charlotte Harriger of Empire and Gerald (Gwen) Denny of Empire.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Empire United Methodist Church. Following the luncheon, graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Maple City.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jean may be directed to the Empire United Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to sign Jean's online guestbook and to share a memory with her family.

The family is being cared for by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.