Patricia “Patti” Ploss

Patricia “Patti” Ploss, 62, of Star City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Parkview Logansport Hospital.

Born on June 19, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, Patti was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Stoner) Cornell. On July 11, 1998, she married Anthony “Tony” Ploss. She worked at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport, where her caring nature and deep compassion for those who needed kindness most shone through every day.

Patti loved her family with a fierce and protective devotion. She cherished long walks with Joey, the family dog, and made sure the street cats of Star City were always fed. A lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan, she was also a passionate writer who proudly authored and published seven books. She embraced lifelong learning and earned certificates in Event Planning, Personal Style, and Creative Writing from the New York Institute of Art & Design. She held a special affection for the fall season, with Halloween always being her favorite time of year.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Ploss of Star City, her daughter, Rachel Ploss of Sarasota, Florida, and her son, Dawson Ploss of Star City, along with many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Cornell.