James Buss Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 3, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James Buss of Greenville, Illinois, born in Belleville, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Clarence J. (Bernadette C.); and his brothers, Bernard and John Buss. He is survived by: his wife Linda "Lynn" Buss; his children, Carol Welch (Jim), Jeffrey Buss (Vanessa), Kevin Buss (Jennifer) and Laura Rommack (Nick); his stepdaughters, Karen DeLisle (Kris), Jenny Pearman (Bob) and Stephanie Self (Shawn); his grandchildren, Lindsey Welch, Cameron Welch (Kiari), Alexis Buss, Bennett Buss, Brookelyn Buss, Landon Buss, Kristopher DeLisle, Kaleb DeLisle, Brandon Pearman, Avery Self and Hunter Self; his great grandchild Malina Aurora Welch; his siblings, Patricia A. Oelrich (David), Kenneth L. Buss (Joanne), Karen L. Buss, Mary Kay "Mickey" Meddows (Kenneth) and Ronald V. Buss (Mary); his aunt Eleanor Buss; and his close friends, Fred, Donna Madsen, Larry, Jeannie Oestringer and Jim McFarlane. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or to HSHS Hospice.