William Adams

1948 - 2015

William Adams obituary, 1948-2015, Elmwood Park, IL

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park

7600 West Grand Avenue

Elmwood Park, Illinois

William Adams Obituary

Adams, William E. Age 66; proud Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband of Susan (nee DeMarco); loving father of Virginia Roth, John (Amanda) Adams, Christine (John) Krahulik, and the late Victoria (Paul) Cisowski; cherished grandfather of Jane Roth, Ayla Cisowski, John Jr. and Jada Adams, Caitlin and Jordan Krahulik; dearest brother-in-law of Roberta and preceded in death by Edward, Joseph, and Cathie; beloved cousin to the late James (Kathy) Moore and Ed (Eleanor) Adams; cherished lifelong friend of the Yurchak Family. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2015.
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Dear Susie,
Dan & I had just met Bill last year when he attended our ORDFF luncheon. I'm sorry this is so late, but I have other way to get a hold of you. Please accept our sympathies and know that you are in our hearts as we think about you.

Nancy & Dan Hershberger

March 29, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Bill many years ago. He was a great guy.
God Bless,
The Skotnicki's

Ronald (Skotty) Skotnicki

January 28, 2015

Sue, I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. xo Cherie & Glenn

January 26, 2015

Sue - I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You have always been a strong person and that will see you through this most difficult time. Hope to see you again soon.

Barb Smith Munch

January 26, 2015

Sue, You and your family are in my prayers. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.
Love , Kimme

Kym Ruggiero

January 24, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. Regret not keeping in touch. I am one of Bill's cousins.

Sue (Adams) Stein

January 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you and family during this difficult time.

Lynette saylor

January 24, 2015

Depend on Him at all times...pour out the pain within. God, is but a refuge for us.

C. Johnson

January 24, 2015

Virgie and Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy. My prayers go out to you and your family in this most difficult time.

Erica Auriemma

January 23, 2015

Susie q..love prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family..may your fond memories of bill,sustain and heal you..

joelle soder & hillery robinson (robbie) soder

January 23, 2015

Sue, We are so very sorry and sad to hear of Bill's passing. We want to extend our deepest sympathy, love and friendship during this most difficult time.

Dawn & Rick Halter

January 22, 2015

Honey, I LOVE and Miss you so much.

January 22, 2015

Sue, My sincerest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one William. My prayers, and those of my family, go out to you all.

God Bless,

The Even's

Alphonse Even

January 22, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathy at Bill's passing. I worked with Bill for many years, and always enjoyed his company. My heart goes out to all who loved him. I will keep him in my thoughts.

Kenneth Blume

January 22, 2015

Sue, my deepest sympathy on the lost of your husband, Bill, he was a great guy...RIP
Fran Ogliore

January 21, 2015

it is a honor to have known you, rest in peace uncle bill...

Jose Nieves

January 21, 2015

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