Joan Ruth Duerksen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Ruth Duerksen of Newton, Kansas, born in Lehigh, Kansas, who passed away on June 12, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Ruth Duerksen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Dan Plett and Rose Plett (Klassen); her children, Noel Duerksen (Barb) of Springhill, KS, Richard Duerksen (Amy) of Newton, Nona Mason (Jeff) of Goodland, KS and Martha Hopkins (Roy) of Newton; her siblings, Robert Plett (Eilene) of Reedley, CA and Carol Jantz of Denver, Colorado; her sister-in-law Rowena Plett of Lincolnville; her husband Willis Duerksen; and her brother-in-law Jerry Plett. She was also cherished by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
