Michael W. "Mike" Plucinski

Michael W. "Mike" Plucinski 48, of DeKalb died Monday, November 26, 2018 in DeKalb.  He was born December 11, 1969 in Chicago, IL and was the son of Louis G. and Patricia (Casper) Plucinski.

Mike was a graduate of Marmion Academy class of 1988.  He attended Eastern Illinois University.  He was the operator/owner of The Sign Shop in DeKalb for 20+ years.  Mike was lovingly known to many as; "Big Bucks", "Big Mike", "Little Mike", and "Meathead".  Mike was a proud member of the NRA, a card carrying Republican, and an extremely proud American.  He enjoyed golfing, landscaping, doing home projects, keeping his truck clean, trips to Great America with his girls, and just spending time at home with his family, including his dogs, Albert and Lucy.  Mike was an avid fan of the Grateful Dead and the Chicago Cubs.

Survivors include; wife and high school sweetheart; Stephanie Hankes of DeKalb, daughters; Maia "Monkey" (Mario Fontana) Plucinski of Florida and Ella "Cutie" (Andres Abreu Jr.) Plucinski of Florida. Parents; Louis G. and Louise Plucinski of Dixon, IL.  Sister; Trisha (Eric) Osborne of Ottawa, IL, nieces; Stephanie (Ben) Logan, Alyssa (Dan Nortonsen) Watson, great nieces; Layken and Maddox Nortonsen, Avery and Harlyn Logan, and nephew; James Aldridge.  Mother-in-law; Marjory Hankes of DeKalb, sister-in-laws; Michelle Hankes, Tami (Steve) Macko, and Jennifer (J.P.) Aldridge.  Special family friends; Kara and Keagan Griffin, The Arliskas Family, and numerous other friends, way too many to list.  He was preceded in death by his mother Patricia and father-in-law George B. Hankes.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:30am at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Father Matthew McMorrow officiating.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 4:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for Maia and Ella's college assistance.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.