OBITUARY FOR:
Plese Sr., J. James
"Jim"
Age 85 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Wilmington on May 12, 1922 to the late John J. and Margaret (Berta) Plese on the farm his family established in 1900.
Jim was a graduate of Braidwood High School and attended the University of Illinois where he played basketball and football. He later played on a Minor League Baseball team, and was also a Golden Glove boxer. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Jim's two greatest loves in life were his family and his farming.
Jim is survived by his ten children, John (Jackie) of Wilmington, Suzy (Larry) Rhodes of Carlinville, Jim (Debbie) Plese, Jay Plese, Joe (Jane) Plese, Jacque Plese, Venita (Greg) Dennis, Janelle (Jim) Ganz, Jacquelyn (Bob) Rink and Jina (Al) Ward all of Wilmington; ten grandchildren; six great-grand-children; four sisters, Lucille (Joe) DeGuile of Coal City, Marilyn (James, deceased) Tyler of Elwood, Madonna (Jack) Orr of Verona and Margaret (Al) Paoletti of Peoria; one brother, Dean (Judy) Plese of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Ceil Plese of Freeport.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 51 years Donita in 2003; and brother, Leo Plese.
Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2007 from 4-9PM at St. Rose Catholic Church, 624 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, December 4th at 11AM in St. Rose Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Steve Bondi and Deacon Don Dyer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington.
Preferred memorials as gifts in Jim's memory to the Kuzma Care Cottage, St. Rose School or St. Rose Catholic Church are greatly appreciated. Online Guest Book:
www.ReevesFuneral.com
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
219 North Joliet Street ~ Wilmington
For Information: 815-476-7621
Published in the Herald News from 12/1/2007 - 12/3/2007.
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FAMILY LINKS:
Sister: Marilyn Tyler
(1927-2021)
Plese Sr., J. James
"Jim"
Age 85 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Wilmington on May 12, 1922 to the late John J. and Margaret (Berta) Plese on the farm his family established in 1900.
Jim was a graduate of Braidwood High School and attended the University of Illinois where he played basketball and football. He later played on a Minor League Baseball team, and was also a Golden Glove boxer. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Jim's two greatest loves in life were his family and his farming.
Jim is survived by his ten children, John (Jackie) of Wilmington, Suzy (Larry) Rhodes of Carlinville, Jim (Debbie) Plese, Jay Plese, Joe (Jane) Plese, Jacque Plese, Venita (Greg) Dennis, Janelle (Jim) Ganz, Jacquelyn (Bob) Rink and Jina (Al) Ward all of Wilmington; ten grandchildren; six great-grand-children; four sisters, Lucille (Joe) DeGuile of Coal City, Marilyn (James, deceased) Tyler of Elwood, Madonna (Jack) Orr of Verona and Margaret (Al) Paoletti of Peoria; one brother, Dean (Judy) Plese of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Ceil Plese of Freeport.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 51 years Donita in 2003; and brother, Leo Plese.
Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2007 from 4-9PM at St. Rose Catholic Church, 624 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, December 4th at 11AM in St. Rose Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Steve Bondi and Deacon Don Dyer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington.
Preferred memorials as gifts in Jim's memory to the Kuzma Care Cottage, St. Rose School or St. Rose Catholic Church are greatly appreciated. Online Guest Book:
www.ReevesFuneral.com
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
219 North Joliet Street ~ Wilmington
For Information: 815-476-7621
Published in the Herald News from 12/1/2007 - 12/3/2007.
**********************************************************
FAMILY LINKS:
Sister: Marilyn Tyler
(1927-2021)
OBITUARY FOR:
Plese Sr., J. James
"Jim"
Age 85 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Wilmington on May 12, 1922 to the late John J. and Margaret (Berta) Plese on the farm his family established in 1900.
Jim was a graduate of Braidwood High School and attended the University of Illinois where he played basketball and football. He later played on a Minor League Baseball team, and was also a Golden Glove boxer. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Jim's two greatest loves in life were his family and his farming.
Jim is survived by his ten children, John (Jackie) of Wilmington, Suzy (Larry) Rhodes of Carlinville, Jim (Debbie) Plese, Jay Plese, Joe (Jane) Plese, Jacque Plese, Venita (Greg) Dennis, Janelle (Jim) Ganz, Jacquelyn (Bob) Rink and Jina (Al) Ward all of Wilmington; ten grandchildren; six great-grand-children; four sisters, Lucille (Joe) DeGuile of Coal City, Marilyn (James, deceased) Tyler of Elwood, Madonna (Jack) Orr of Verona and Margaret (Al) Paoletti of Peoria; one brother, Dean (Judy) Plese of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Ceil Plese of Freeport.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 51 years Donita in 2003; and brother, Leo Plese.
Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2007 from 4-9PM at St. Rose Catholic Church, 624 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, December 4th at 11AM in St. Rose Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Steve Bondi and Deacon Don Dyer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington.
Preferred memorials as gifts in Jim's memory to the Kuzma Care Cottage, St. Rose School or St. Rose Catholic Church are greatly appreciated. Online Guest Book:
www.ReevesFuneral.com
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
219 North Joliet Street ~ Wilmington
For Information: 815-476-7621
Published in the Herald News from 12/1/2007 - 12/3/2007.
**********************************************************
FAMILY LINKS:
Sister: Marilyn Tyler
(1927-2021)
Plese Sr., J. James
"Jim"
Age 85 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Wilmington on May 12, 1922 to the late John J. and Margaret (Berta) Plese on the farm his family established in 1900.
Jim was a graduate of Braidwood High School and attended the University of Illinois where he played basketball and football. He later played on a Minor League Baseball team, and was also a Golden Glove boxer. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Jim's two greatest loves in life were his family and his farming.
Jim is survived by his ten children, John (Jackie) of Wilmington, Suzy (Larry) Rhodes of Carlinville, Jim (Debbie) Plese, Jay Plese, Joe (Jane) Plese, Jacque Plese, Venita (Greg) Dennis, Janelle (Jim) Ganz, Jacquelyn (Bob) Rink and Jina (Al) Ward all of Wilmington; ten grandchildren; six great-grand-children; four sisters, Lucille (Joe) DeGuile of Coal City, Marilyn (James, deceased) Tyler of Elwood, Madonna (Jack) Orr of Verona and Margaret (Al) Paoletti of Peoria; one brother, Dean (Judy) Plese of Wilmington; and sister-in-law, Ceil Plese of Freeport.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 51 years Donita in 2003; and brother, Leo Plese.
Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2007 from 4-9PM at St. Rose Catholic Church, 624 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, December 4th at 11AM in St. Rose Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Steve Bondi and Deacon Don Dyer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington.
Preferred memorials as gifts in Jim's memory to the Kuzma Care Cottage, St. Rose School or St. Rose Catholic Church are greatly appreciated. Online Guest Book:
www.ReevesFuneral.com
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
219 North Joliet Street ~ Wilmington
For Information: 815-476-7621
Published in the Herald News from 12/1/2007 - 12/3/2007.
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FAMILY LINKS:
Sister: Marilyn Tyler
(1927-2021)
Gravesite Details
Located 46th row in from W. Kahler Road, or counting in the other direction, the 3rd row in from the altar. As of July 2023, this row is mostly empty with only about 3 or 4 gravestones.
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