James Edward Pluess, age 82, of Harrisburg, IL died at 12:58 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois.
Per his wishes he will be cremated, and a private family service will be held at a future date.
James was born on September 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Emil Pluess and Helen (Gorzney) Pluess. He married the former Karen Doris Sterling on October 1, 1966, and together they shared 59 years of marriage.
Before retirement, he was Supervisor for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
He and his wife were members of the First United Methodist Church of Harrisburg, Illinois.
Jim enjoyed collecting diecast cars and watching NCIS. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving is his loving wife Karen Pluess of Harrisburg, Illinois; three children: Patricia Norman and husband Charles of Maiden, North Carolina, James Edward Pluess, II and wife Renee of Stanford, Kentucky, Michelle Pluess of West Chicago, Illinois; two grandchildren Zachary Chavez of West Chicago, Illinois, Nikol Shands and husband Perry of Knoxville, Tennessee; a half-sister Pat Wenberg and husband Dan of McHenry, Illinois, a half-brother Paul Ludwig and wife Jackie of Algonquin, Illinois; several nieces and nephews, and his four legged family members including Mya, Burberry, Zoey and Paisley.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ludwig, his adopted parents Emil and Helen Pluess.
The family prefers Memorial Contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church of Harrisburg, Illinois; or to the Friends of Saline County Animal Control.
To give condolences online to the family or to share memories of Jim, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, Illinois, is in charge of the arrangements.
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