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James McAdams Obituary

McAdams, James C. age 65, late of Lockport, Monday, January 6, 2003, at Central DuPage Hospital, born in Chicago, living in Lockport for 29 years. Graduated from Kelly High School Class of 1954. Co-Owner of the Family Business, Universal Grinding, for over 49 years, serving as President for the past 23 years, retiring in 2002. Member of Hillside Rotary Club, the Chicago Chapter of the Safari International Club and former trustee for the Homer Fire Department, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Baird), loving father of Kevin (Karen), Marilyn Carley, Kurtis (Sheri), dear grandfather of Kyle, Kelly, Timothy Carley, Tyler, Benjamin and Reilly, devoted son of Dorothy (the late Clarence) McAdams, dear brother of William (Kathleen), Jackie (Don) Dumont, Robert (Linda), son-in-law of Wilbur Baird, brother-in-law of Albert (Evie) Baird, Ruth (Thomas) Ligman, Patricia Keener. He also leaves to mourn his passing, many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL, 60201-9535, would be appreciated. O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport, where services will be held Friday, 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 815-838-5010 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2003.

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Linda Zell

January 4, 2026

Dottie and family of our beloved Jim, we talk of him and the family often! I will never forget walking in the house and seeing all the animals. Hope your health is doing good and maybe someday we´ll run into each other.

Linda Zell

January 2, 2023

I will never forget the man I came to know and love as great friend

Linda Zell

January 2, 2022

I will always remember Jim as a man with a big heart! He took me under his wing when I became Chucks wife and introduced me to Rotary with welcoming arms! He was responsible for helping me become a Paul Harris fellow. I will never ever forget the last time I saw him and he opened his eyes and the sparkle was still there. We think and talk about Jim and Dotty with heartfelt memories, all the picnics, the game room ( and I don't mean Pacman) and just the biggest heart a man could hold. We miss you Jim !
Linda Zell

Linda Zell

January 2, 2021

I will always remember Jim as a man with a big heart! He took me under his wing when I became Chucks wife and introduced me to Rotary with welcoming arms! He was responsible for helping me become a Paul Harris fellow. I will never ever forget the last time I saw him and he opened his eyes and the sparkle was still there. We think and talk about Jim and Dotty with heartfelt memories, all the picnics, the game room ( and I don't mean Pacman) and just the biggest heart a man could hold. We miss you Jim !

mary laporta

January 15, 2003

Dear Dottie, Words cannot express how I feel as you saw it in my face the night of the wake. My heart goes out to you because you are alone now. Jimmy will always be remembered for his quick wit & love of friends. Please do not hesitate to call if you need a friend for anything. I will be there for you. Mary

Tony & Betts Signorelli

January 9, 2003

Sorry we were unable to attend the wake. Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. He will be missed.

Sincerely,

Tony & Betts Signorelli

Jack & Loretta Norton

January 9, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to Dotty and her family. Jim was a wonderful person.

Jim and Loretta Buffer

January 9, 2003

Our condolences to the Jim McAdams Family. I feel blessed to have been able to reconnect with Jim and other Kelly classmates at the McAdams' farm less than two years ago. Being with Jim brought back wonderful memories of our shared experiences at Kelly, especially as part of the ROTC. He touched the lives of many and will be truly missed. Jim and his family are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless....

Joan (Kelly High Classmate) (Smalley) McMahon

January 8, 2003

Jim you will truly be missed, and our deepest sympathies to Dorothy and all family members. God Bless!

Joan and Steve

LINDA ZELL

January 8, 2003

YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY YOU'RE OTHER BLONDE

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