William "Bill" Pluta

William "Bill" Pluta

William Pluta Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 4, 2020.
William "Bill" Pluta, of Willow Springs, born and raised in Chicago, IL then Justice IL. Longtime employment with Illinois Housing Development Authority and similar former roles with City of Austin, TX., State of Texas and City of Baton Rouge, LA. Loving son of the late Edwin and Helen, fond brother of Joseph (Wanda Underwood) and uncle of their son Michael, as well as brother of James and the late Christopher. Close friends with Clint Yonkers, Charlotte Flickinger, Peter Lennon, Dave Brinker and Lou Renfroe and many more friends and colleagues and a host of relatives. Capacity limits, face mask required, and social distancing in effect. Visitation, Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00PM at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave, Justice, IL.

Funeral service, Friday, October 9, 2020 11:30AM at the funeral home. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill's name to American Cancer Society, American Kidney Foundation or National Housing Foundation. For more info, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com

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Robert Hanaford

March 30, 2021

Saddened to find out about Bill. Knew him back in College days at WIU when I was a freshman and Bill a Junior. He turned my life around and I have often thought him. RIP

Keith A. Pamperin

December 23, 2020

Bill was a good man! Served on the National and North Central Regional NAHRO Community Development Committee for many years! He was a problem solver and focused on making a posit difference in communities! Rest In Peace my friend

David Owen

October 7, 2020

Bill and I had some marvelous times together. He was an incredible character and friend. I'm glad that I got to see him one last time last winter when I was in the Chicago area for the holidays.

Rance Carpenter

October 6, 2020

Bill was a great guy. Exceedingly intelligent and thoroughly professional he was a difference maker where ever he worked. He has even a better friend. Loyal, considerate, gregarious, and fun loving. He will be missed all you had the great fortune to know him in any capacity.

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Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium - Justice

7861 South 88th Avenue, Justice, IL 60458

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