Marguerite Platz

Marguerite I. Craig Platz, age 92, of Platea, peacefully made her way to heaven at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

She was born in Albion, on February 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Ross and Pearl Hogoboom Craig.

“Marge” or “Marg” graduated from Albion High School. She worked at Marx Toys and was a stay at home mom before she discovered her gift of working with special needs children.  She worked as a teacher’s aide teaching these children for 30 years. 

She was a member of the Federated Church in East Springfield and enjoyed the fellowship at the Gold Circle.  She loved Jesus and exemplified His love in her care for everyone she met.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2002 by her husband, Lawrence “Lucky Platzie” Platz, whom she married on February 12, 1949, a son, David Platz, and three sisters, Ruth MacDonald, Mary Devore and Betty Schmidt.

She is survived by her daughter, Rose (Bill) Kuhn, grandchildren, Raiichelle Kuhn (Rick), Danielle Thompson (Terrance), Marcelle (Jeff) Risjan all of Platea, Christina (Rob) Powell, and David (Samantha) Platz, both of Girard.  She is further survived by her daughter in law, Ellen Platz and her sons, Eric, Matthew and Carl Neary; two sisters, Sarah Craig of Fairview and Anna Schmidt of Springfield, as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East on Wednesday from 11 am until the time of the service at 1pm with Rev. Ed Huntley officiating.

Burial at Hope Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Federated Church, 11995 Main St, East Springfield, PA 1641 or the Platea Volunteer Fire Department, 10012 Maple St, Girard, PA 16417.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com