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William Adams Obituary
Adams Sr., William J. U.S.A.F. Veteran, late of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland, beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Malloy), devoted father of William J. (Anne) Adams Jr., Michelle (Anton) Jankuski, and Cynthia (Terrence) Szwet, cherished companion of Denise Byerwalter, loving grandfather of Christina, Matthew, Rebecca, Michael, William J. III, Nicole, Katrina, Alex and proud great-grandfather, dear brother of Betty Jane Festen and Robert Adams, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Founded AdaCo. Specialities in 1971 with his wife, Fran, which he owned and operated for many years. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rt. 6), Dolton/South Holland. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 708-841-2300To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cindy & Terry Szwet
December 28, 2004
Thank you all for remembering our dad, or D.O.D. as he liked to be called. He will be missed dearly. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Ann Beagle
December 20, 2004
Hello Cindy and Terry.
I just want to offer my sincerest condolences during this time. I know that your dad was wonderful to my children and for that I am grateful. I remember Alex talking about riding the lawnmower at his house and also how much they liked playing with Smokey. Know that I am praying for you and your family at this time. With love, Ann
Noreen O'Connor
December 20, 2004
Dear Bill and Annie,
We were so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. Please know that we are thinking about you, and of course, you and your dad our in our prayers. Our love to all, Noreen and Jack.
Shelly Jankuski
December 20, 2004
This is a beautiful rememberance.
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The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
December 20, 2004
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