Edwina L. “Eddie” Ploss
Edwina L. “Eddie” Ploss, 89, of Star City, passed away peacefully at 3:32 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at Pulaski Healthcare in Winamac.
Born on May 30, 1937 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Wall and Helen (Biddle) Beyer. She was a 1956 Winamac High School graduate. On Feb. 4, 1983 she married Richard Ploss, he survives.
Eddie was a member of White Oak Global Methodist Church. She was a former member of Moss Creek and Pond View Ladies Golf Leagues and was also a member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club.
She worked at Plymouth Tube for years as an administrative assistant and later owned and operated The Country Patch quilt shop, where she taught many people how to quilt.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Ploss of Star City; children: Sharon March of Winamac, Don Linback [Laurie] of Francesville and Jeff Linback [Joni] of Winamac; step-children: Tony Ploss of Star City, Toby Ploss [Karen] of Star City and Terri Sproles [Scott] of Reynolds; sister, Gladys Knebel [George] of Winamac; grandchildren: Jordan Linback Fishers, Lauren Kline [Justin] Westfield, Erin Linback [Boyd] Westfield, Jenna Hileman [Dustin] Burlington, Connor Linback Star City and Kalen Linback [Sam] Tipton; step-grandchildren: Dawson Ploss, Rachel Ploss, Gabrielle Ploss, Ty Ploss, Jac Sproles and Luc Sproles; and great-grandchildren: Gavin and Elsa Linback, Brooks, Charlotte, and Wells Kline, Cora Linback and Fletcher and Warner Hileman.
She was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Susan Linback; son-in-law, Bob March; daughter-in-law, Patti Ploss; and brothers: David, Dean and John Wall.
Services were at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Rans Funeral Homes, Winamac Chapel, 110 N. Sally Dr., Winamac.
Visitation was from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Burial followed at Pro Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to White Oak United Methodist Church and/or the Dementia Society of American at www.dementiasociety.org.
Eddie’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — Nov. 11, 2026)