Barbara D. Plonka, age 97, of Hoover, Alabama formerly of Huntsville, Al passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at a Birmingham Hospital. Barbara was born September 3, 1923 in DeKalb County, Illinois to the late Frank and Helen Lang De Vrieze. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Chester Plonka. Barbara was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She retired from Thiokol with over 30 years of service. Barbara was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Barbara is survived by her children Steve and his wife Marilyn Plonka and Denise and her husband Bill Carroll. Grandchildren Clayton Carroll and Cassandra Carroll, and one great grandchild Isbelle Hutnak. Two brothers Ronald and Robert De Vrieze, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation for Barbara will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Huntsville, Alabama. Funeral Mass will be Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Huntsville, Alabama. Barbara will be Laid to Rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Alabama. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Plonka family. Memorial donation in her name may be made to Goo Shepherd Catholic Church.
