DeAnna K. Pletka, 74, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 7:16 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Winamac, to the late Henry W. and Annabelle [Bitterling] Sparks.

DeAnna was a 1965 graduate of Winamac High School. On Aug. 30, 1970, she married Dennis F. Pletka in Logansport.

DeAnna was a devoted wife and provided special care for Dennis in his later years. He passed away on July 29, 2017. DeAnna was retired, having served the community for 30 years as a deputy clerk at the Winamac Town Hall. She made many dear friends during her time working there. DeAnna had several passions in life, including raising cats (since childhood), baking and visiting the Pulaski County Public Library. She enjoyed watching TV, reading books and taking shopping trips with her friends. DeAnna was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren always brought a smile to her face. DeAnna will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by two sons, Scott E. Pletka and Bryan C. (Shanan) Pletka, both of Logansport; two grandchildren, Brennan and Sadie Pletka; two brothers, David H. Sparks and Douglas A. (Catherine) Sparks, both of Winamac; a sister-in-law, Mary (Donald) Bowman, of San Pierre; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Henry W. and Annabelle (Bitterling) Sparks; her husband, Dennis F. Pletka; her brother, Daniel Sparks; and a sister-in-law, Carol J. Sparks.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac with the Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will take place in Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department or Pulaski County EMS.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.