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Adam Brenner Obituary

Brenner, Adam Jeffrey 45,was found dead in his Rockford home on November 4, 2012. The cause of death was heart disease and he passed quickly, perhaps in his sleep. He leaves behind memories of his capacity for love, his innate kindness, his wit and intelligence, his dedication to the law he practiced, his courage to be his own man, his disdain for those who would hurt the ones who love them. His parents, Martin Brenner, Rockford, and Ghia and Allan Ackerman, Chicago, will miss him all the days of our lives. Also mourning his deathare multiple relatives and friends who knew him for the unique and vibrant young man he was. May his energy combine with the universe to make it a better place. Services at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 South Mulford Rd, Rockford (815-226-2273) Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation of goods or money to the Rockford food pantry of your choice. In his life as a lawyer, Adam often served the poor. We think it would make him happy to know that his death helped to also feed them. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2012.

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jaob Fruit

January 16, 2013

Adam you are still and always will be in my thoughts and prayers.

steve hobbs

November 26, 2012

I knew Adam from College. He had a wicked sense of humor and was to the core, a really nice and decent person to be with. My condolences go out to the Brenner's and the Ackerman's. Adam, I hope you find the finest of comforts on the other side. Peace to you my friend.

Mary

November 15, 2012

I miss Adam so much!! He was a great friend! He came to Hilander every day to buy his older cat, Zeek, lunch meat from the deli for him. He said that "Moose" liked cat food. We always talked about out cats. We became good friends, and he was always so kind to me. I will never forget him!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!! May Adam rest in peace with both Zeek and Moose.

tosha boose

November 15, 2012

u will always be missed thanks for everything.......

Donna Mccraley

November 11, 2012

My prays goes out to the family I had hire Adam for a case back in 2010 he was a great lawyer rest in peace Adam

Gentry

November 11, 2012

Rest in peace Adam...

PINKSTON FAMILY

November 9, 2012

Adam's Family:

ADAM HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE..HE HAD SUCH COMPASSION.

LISA HAMILTON

November 8, 2012

I MET ADAM A FEW MONTHS AGO. I HIRED HIM TO REPRESENT ME IN A CASE. HE WAS A VERY GOOD LAWYER. I WAS SO SHOCK TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.

Tasha Ramirez

November 8, 2012

Nicole, I know that you were close and worked for him for a long time, I am sorry for your loss and the loss of Adam's family. If you need anything please let me know. May he rest in peace.

Alison Weir

November 8, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. Adam was such an amazing person. He was my great friend, confidant, teacher and hero. Whenever I was down he could bring me back with his wit and smile. I feel so fortunate that he graced us with his presence on Halloween. I will forever remember him sitting next to me with a joke and a grin. His energy will be with us forever.

My deepest condolences

Ernie Sheridan

November 7, 2012

To Adam's family and friends, our deepest condolences for your loss of a wonderful son and friend of many. Adam provided with intellengence and compassion legal assistance to our beloved friend who passed away in January of 2011. Throughout our friend's many court proceedings, Adam was always comforting and, with wit and humor, always couseling with the hope that situations could improve. He was truly a friend to those seeking legal representation. We have been greatly touched by Adam's generous spirit. May you be forever comforted and sustained by loving memories.

Our love,
Ernie Sheridan and Stephen Geyer

November 7, 2012

To the family of Adam: I worked with him for years. I will remember him always as a kind and Good attorney. May he rest in peace. And may God be with you in this hard time. Helen

Dee Murray

November 7, 2012

Marty I am sorry for the loss of your son. Despite never having met Adam I knew how proud you were of him and how much he meant to you. I am quite certain Adam knew this as well.

November 7, 2012

My step-mother and I are closer than any mother and daughter
I've ever known--she is suffering and I am a thousand miles
Away. I cannot touch her, nor can I hug or hold her.
Though we talk every day, I feel the immensity of her pain
as it searches for reason like a hungry child for a teat.
Her son has died, her only child
Has died.
He was supposed to come for lunch, Adam was, but he never
Called, he couldn't—that's not like him, something's wrong—
she knew, she knew like a mother knows—umbilical-knowing
shared only by mother and child, shared only by this mother and
this child on this day when he was supposed to come for lunch—but
didn't.
Late in the night the light flickered in Allan's den, the light that's always
On—like a star it flickered a purposful dance before it suddenly went out.
In a moment the globe was ice cold—Adam left as resolutely
as he had come….
Adam should be home immersed in history, or in court, or out
rescuing damsels in distress, but he's not—he's not hiking trails
nor is he coming to lunch, no, but he is here, there, everywhere;
he is a part of everyone; he is everyplace at once—
he is one with the Universe.
He is guide, nurturer, whisperer of all--

Stacy Ackerman

November 7, 2012

I believe that Mr.Brenner was a God send in my sons life. After my son made some poor decisions in his life, Mr. Brenner was led to us where he helped my son in his situation. We are forever grateful! Although we never knew him personally, he seemed to have a kind heart. Mr. Brenners last words to us was"Go with God"
Now we say" The same to you."Thank you.

November 7, 2012

Dear Ghia and Marty, Our hearts go out to you. There are no words of comfort that would ever say enough. Adam was a delightful young man and we were pleased to have seen him recently. We send much love to you.
Cousins, Maxine and Len Elkun

Al & Denise Brenner

November 7, 2012

Adam, You were a fun loving cousin, who always brought a smile to our faces. You will be deeply missed. Marty, you and Ghia are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless...

November 7, 2012

Adam, you were the most kind hearted person, so hoppy and energetic you will be so very missed but never forgotten. God Bless Marty, Ghia and Allen. -Brittaney

Barry Brenner

November 7, 2012

My heart and thoughts go out to you, Ghia and Marty. This is a terrible loss for you and Adam's community.

Jodi Yakowicz

November 7, 2012

Adam,
I already miss the banter about 'borrowing' the BMW for special events. It's hard to come to work and not see you in the elevator, walking to/from court. You will be missed and your memory will always remain. May your family find the comfort they need to get them through this difficult time. My prayers are with them and I know your spirit will live on.

RITA hansel

November 7, 2012

SO SORRY TO HERE THIS GOD YOUR FAMILY AND MAY YOU REST IN PIECE

friend

November 7, 2012

adam was an awesome lawyer and a very truthful person so sorry to here of his passing may god bless you and your family

November 7, 2012

Adam you will be greatly missed. You helped me tremendously back in 2004,you gave me another chance at life to do the right thing. I am forever to grateful to you. You were a wonderful attorney and you did help the less fortunate such as myself. Condolences to the family and may your soul rest in peace- Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Melissa (Montgomery) Booth

Shea Pavia

November 7, 2012

Adam was a wonderful man & lawyer. He helped me with advice and kind words. May peace be his now. RIP Adam...

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