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Josephine Pluta Obituary

JOSEPHINE S. "JESSE" PLUTA (NEE MURAWSKI) BURNHAM, IL 08/8/1915 - 02/17/2008 Josephine S. "Jesse" Pluta, age 94 of Burnham, IL passed away February 17, 2008. Survived by daughter, Suzann K. Pluta of Burnham, IL; son, James F. (Sandra) Pluta of Chesterton, IN; granddaughter, Jennifer (Tibi) Bolla and daughter, Lauren Nicole also of Chesterton, IN; grandson, Major James S. Pluta USMC (Rebecca) and daughter, Shaylyn Elise and son, Anderson James of Crofton, MD. She is also survived by sisters: Sue Komosa and Virginia Folsom. On August 21, 1940 Josephine married the love of her life, Chester S. "Sam" Pluta, who preceded her in death on August 19, 1994. Josephine was also preceded by her parents: Stella and Frank; brothers: Walter and Edward. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m. from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Rd. (154th St.) Calumet City to Mother of God Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. For information, 708-862-5454.
Published by The Times on Feb. 19, 2008.

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Rita Chira

February 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Sylvia & Mac Viezca

February 20, 2008

JIM,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS MY THOUGHTS ARE W/ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. IN THE DAYS AHEAD MAY YOU FIND SOME SMALL COMFORT IN YOUR MANY HAPPY MEMORIES I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Bob Hipps

February 20, 2008

Jim and Sandy,

I am very sorry to hear about Jesse's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Dave Yates

February 20, 2008

Jim and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

VERLINE Townsend

February 20, 2008

Jim: I'm sure you loved your mom, but GOD loved her best. We all must go the route that she has gone. Rest assured that she will always remain in your heart. May the GOOD LORD be with you in this your time of sorrow. I've already been this route, I know the pain. Thinking of you in this your time of sorrow. Verline

Ted osinski

February 20, 2008

Jim n Sue, extremely sorry of your loss

Mark Krzmarzick

February 19, 2008

No matter how old we are or how ready they may be, this is always a difficult time. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Joan & Richard Nowak

February 19, 2008

Our sympathy to the Pluta family. Our dear Aunt Jesse has gone to her eternal life. We will all miss her.

Stacy Januszewski

February 19, 2008

Jenny & family-

I'm sorry to read about your grandmother (mother). It's been a long time and I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. Stacy Januszewski (formally Collins from Burnham!)

Jason Fredstrom

February 19, 2008

Jim I am very sorry to hear about your mother Josephine. You and your family have my sincerest condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

John Streicher

February 19, 2008

Deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow - You are in our prayers.

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