Marion June Plagemann

Marion June Plagemann, 85, of New Britain, widow of Ernst Plagemann, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Autumn Lake Healthcare.

Born in New Britain, she was a long time New Britain resident.  Marion was the Salutatorian of her graduating class at Southington High School.  She was employed as a registered nurse at New Britain General Hospital and later at Smalley Elementary School, before retiring.  Marion was an active member at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild.  She was a former member of the church choir and the Luther League.

Surviving are two sons, Eric Plagemann of Wallingford, and Ernie Plagemann of New Britain; a sister, Nancy Kowalski of Meriden and a brother, Bob Keene and his wife Donna of Southington; and a granddaughter, Serena Plagemann.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Janet Burtasket and by a brother, John Keene.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Calling hours are Monday evening from 5-7 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain.  Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 295 Arch St., New Britain, CT 06051.