Joseph Phillip Plante

Joseph Phillip Plante, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 46.

He was born on March 28, 1979, in Plainville, Kansas, to Henry X. Plante and Janet Jo (Bear) Plante. Joseph attended school in Plainville and later began working in the oil field as a roughneck. He most recently was employed with Masters Oil Company as a maintenance and service manager.

Joseph lived life to the beat of his own drum. He was free-spirited, a night owl, and the kind of person who would rather ask for forgiveness than permission. Known for his generous heart, he would help anyone in need and truly would give the shirt off his own back. He loved fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, working on cars, spending time with his dogs, and, most of all, being with his children.

He is survived by his father, Henry Plante of Plainville; his children, Jacquelyn and Cathryn Plante of Stockton, Kansas, Taegan and Karlee Plante of Hays, Kansas, Zayden Plante of Enid, Oklahoma, Alexis Monroe of Plainville, Riely Terry of Plainville, Bryle Ganoung of Goodland, Kansas, and Marcella Plante of Plainville; his brothers, Leon (Margaret) Plante, John (Marla) Plante, Francis (Sheila) Plante, Steve (Mary) Plante, Duane (Patricia) Plante, and Allen (Amy) Plante, all of Plainville; his brother-in-law, Patrick Gerstner of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Plante, and his sister, Mary (Plante) Gerstner.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by a Vigil and Rosary Service at 10:00 a.m., all prior to the Mass. Burial will take place at a later date in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Ladies Guild or Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and may be sent to 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, Kansas 67663.