"What a beautiful lady! Always fun to be around, her smile, always ready to get the job at hand done! Her zest for life was shared and given so freely to who ever she met. She could out do anyone with her hand stitching of 10 perfect stitches to an inch of fabric! All while keeping conversation with who was at her table.She had a wonderful personality and infectious laugh...we will miss you Sweet Lady and speak of you often. You were a blessing to everyone you met. Condolences to the beautiful family you created and left to carry on..."
In loving memory of
Jeanette Ploof
May 27, 1933 - September 8, 2020
Jeanette Ploof, 87-year-old resident of Little Falls passed away Tuesday, September 8 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A public visitation will be held on Monday, September 14 from 4-8 P.M. at the Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. The burial for Jeanette will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls on Tuesday, September 15. The family ask you to respect the current COVID-19 regulations. A Private Immediate Family and Extended Family Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls.
Jeanette was born on May 27, 1933 to Robert and Julia (Dehler) Brixius in Buckman, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Don Ploof on December 28, 1955 in Buckman. Jeanette worked for Northwestern Bell and US West Telephone companies for 30 years. The couple retired from farming in the Flensburg area in 1991 and moved to Little Falls. Together they raised 7 children, Douglas, Julie, Jean, Galen, Tom, Peter and Beth. Jeanette was very active and involved in her community serving as a volunteer atthe following organizations and businesses: St. Gabriels Hospital, Minnesota Fishing Museum fundraisers, Share A Meal delivering home delivered meals,making donuts at the Senior Center, Paint A Thon androcking babies for Mothers of Preschoolers.Jeanette enjoyedgardening, bowling and quilting.She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their many events and programs. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Christian Mothers, St. Gerards Mission Circle and the Senior Bowling League.
Jeanette is survived by children, Douglas (Linda) Ploof of Little Falls, Galen (Cheryl) Ploof of Little Falls, Tom (Kaia) Ploof of Cushing, Peter (Susan) Ploof of Randall, Jean (Gregg) Grams of Little Falls, Beth (Jason) Cordes of Shakopee; siblings, Doris ( Jack Deceased) Radziej of Little Falls, Esther (Fred) Pelzer of Royalton, Rod (Jan) Brixius of Lastrup, Gordon (Sandy) Brixius of Buckman, Sylvia (Don)Wurst of Albertville, Daniel (Lee) Brixius of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Lindsey (Matt) Derry, Rachel (Dan) Fallon, Vanessa and Hayley( fianc, Corey) Grams, Melissa (Brian) Sanoski, Andrea (Mathew) Schilling, Casey and Jonah Ploof, Julia and Annie (fianc, Mitch) Ploof, Eli, Emily and Gabe Ploof, Maddy and Amby Ploof, Will, Kate, Isaac Cordes; great-grandchildren, Sean and Oliver Derry, Evie and Vicka Fallon, Olivia and Brody Sanoski,Lenore and Sawyer Schilling andWaylon Wasserzieher.
She was preceded in death by her parents;husband, Don (died in 2004) anddaughter, Julie Ploof.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the following: Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Mary of Lourdes School or Flyer Athletic Boosters.
The arrangements for Jeanette are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. 320-632-4393.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear about your mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Jeanette was such a great lady and always said Hi when she saw you. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Prayers and hugs.Kathy Bentler"
"Jeanette will be missed I enjoyed phone visits & seeing an visiting with her while she volunteered at StOttos .My sympathIes to her family."
"My sympathy to all the family. Jeanette was always smiling and when ever I saw her at any type of gathering she was always excited to see me as I was to see her. Such a special person. Heaven is blessed to have her there now."
"Jeanette was such a sweet lady! I always felt special in her presence!! May the Lord's presence comfort you with His everlasting peace!My deepest sympathy to each of you!Chris and Michael Ploof"
"To Jeanette's loved ones,Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this difficult time. My friendship with her goes back 55 years to when we worked together at Northwestern Bell. I last had a chance to visit with her a year ago when I was in LF for a family reunion. She was one of the kindest friends I have ever known. She was so proud of each of her children. I will keep all of you in my prayers.Pat Pfeffer TedmanVictoria, MN"
"So sorry to hear this sad news. Jeanette was so special!!"
"Our deepest sympathies. Jeanette was one of the sweetest ladies we had ever met. She will be missed by all who knew her. Mark & Judy Berger"
"Our sympathy to your family. Jeanette was a very kind, caring,generous person. She will be missed by many."
"Prayers for the family"
"Deepest sympathy to the family. Cousin Jeanette always had a smile to go along with her big heart. Jeanette gave the best hugs, and had a very infectious laugh. I will miss hearing about her travels. God has gained a wonderful angel in heaven. I will miss you Jeanette."
"Our deepest sympathy to all of Jeanettes family. She was the sweetest, most welcoming lady with that wonderful smile. From a fellow Buckmanite."
"Our sincerest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mom. She always told me that I could call her Jeanette-instead of Mrs. Ploof, but I still called her Mrs. Ploof anyway! :) A true angel for the many things that she did, We will miss seeing her at OLOL. Sincerely, Dore' and Larry Arnold"
"I was a friend of Jeanette.We were in the same grade at the Buckman school and St. Francis High School. When growing up I always thought of Jeanette being my best friend. I live in North Dakota now.But whenever I would come back to the area I always stopped to visit Jeanette. She was so special and kind. Jeanette and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Laura Hesch Alkofer"
"Condolences to all of Jeanettes family."
"Our deepest sympathies to Jeanette's family. She was a very special lady and will be missed. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
"Our deepest sympathy to Jeanette's family! She was a very special lady and will be missed. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult time."
"Jeanette raised such a beautiful family that her legacy will live on for a long time to come. Love, Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Crowder and Family"
"My condolences to Aunt Jeanettes family. God has truly gained a beautiful Angel. Thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"My deepest sympathy to Aunt Jeanettes family. Heaven truly gained a wonderful angel. My thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time...Laura Ploof"
"Angel in heaven. I will miss her in quilting. Very nice lady."
"Jeanette has been there for so many! Always there to lend a helping hand. She definitely earned Her wings! My Deepest Sympathy to ALL! She will be missed"
"Prayers to all"
"We are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all."
"Sympathies to the Ploof family on the loss of your mom,grandma and great grandma. Your mom was a great lady, always willing to help others with a smile. May she rest in peace."
"Hugs and prayers to the family. She was a beautiful caring lady and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts. Mike and Renee Nieman"
"Deepest sympathy to the Ploof family. Always enjoyed visiting and working with your sweet mom at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jeanette, she was the most kindness, caring, sweet, adorable lady who over the years has given so much and done so much for our community. Jeanette will be truly missed by all...another beautiful angel in heaven!"
"Aunt Jeanette was a caring and loving person and so special to many who had the pleasure of knowing her. May God comfort your hearts. Our deepest sympathy. Sue and Mike Holtz"
"So sorry for your loss! Jeanette was a great lady I got to know while volunteering at St. Gabriels! May she Rest In Peace! Prayers to the family!"