Mark Edward Thummel

*** Graveside service for Mark Thummel will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 3:00p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville instead of Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.  ***

Mark Edward Thummel, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 70.

Mark, better known as “Thummel”, was born on October 14, 1953, to John and Ruth (Hoff) Thummel in Hays, Kansas. Mark grew up in Plainville with his parents and 8 siblings. Even at a young age, Mark’s sense of humor and orneriness shone through. If there was mischief to be had, you know Mark would be behind it. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1972. He then went on to NCKA Vo-Tech in Beloit and that is where he met the love of his life, Melinda Jean Ireland. They married on April 20, 1974, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, where they made their home. On August 29, 1980, they welcomed a son to complete their family. Along with his love of cars and tinkering with motors, he was a long-time oil field worker and pump repairman. He retired after 40 plus years of dedicated service.

Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to drive around checking crops and enjoying the scenery. He loved running into friends around town. There was never a person he wouldn’t stop and talk with. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys at the shop. He liked puzzling with his wife, beating anyone in a game of Canasta and spending time with his precious family.

Mark leaves to mourn his wife, Melinda of Plainville; son, Justin Dean (Sara Thummel) of

Plainville; sisters, Elizabeth Striggow of Hill City, Sister Mary Jo Thummel of Concordia,

Theresa Kriley of Stockton, and May Munk of Hays; and granddaughters, Peyton and

Lillian Thummel of Plainville.

Mark joins his parents; sisters, Grace Thummel, Rose Hardman, and

Vera Kruse; brothers, Jon Thummel and Ralph Thummel; and grandson, Cade Andrew

Thummel.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 starting with a Rosary at 1:00p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be held from 1:30p.m. until 3p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville. Burial will take place later at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Plainville. Memorials are suggested to the Mark Thummel Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com