William Adams

1933 - 2019

William Adams obituary, 1933-2019, Oak Lawn, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Zimmerman and Sandeman Memorial Chapel

5200 W 95TH ST

Oak Lawn, Illinois

William Adams Obituary

Adams, William "Bill" Age 85, U.S. Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Marguerite "Marge" (nee Granoski); loving father of William C., Daniel M., the late Thomas J., and the late Martin K. Adams; cherished grandfather of eight; and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Pamela Nevad, Donna Jean Adams, and Maryann Thurson; fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Bill was a Military Honor Flight recipient; he took flight on April 11, 2018. A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zimmerman and Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. Followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. to St. Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Ct., Oak Lawn. Interment Private.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 15, 2019.
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Aug

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zimmerman and Sandeman Memorial Chapel

5200 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Aug

16

Memorial Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Gerald Church

9310 S. 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL

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Zimmerman and Sandeman Memorial Chapel

5200 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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