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Here she is, lost in the wind,
Like a ship that never comes in
Standing all alone.
Sing a sad song for a good girl.
Ljubisa Trifunovic
August 26, 2020 | Belgrade | Family
Dear Joe,
My mother called minutes ago to tell me the terrible news. Although I have not seen you for almost two decades, I am so saddened by Marina's death.
I knew Marina from the time she was thirteen through the birth of your first child, and she was the dearest, sweetest girl imaginable-and the brightest.
I will always retain happy memories of Christmases at the Markovich's and darling Marina's beautiful presence.
My deepest condolences to you, your girls, Mirjana and...
Lily Temmer
September 11, 2014 | Evanston, IL
Joe:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Marina fought such a courageous fight, and was a beautiful example to your girls. May all the memories you made together as a family bring you comfort and peace. My heart hurts for you, and may you be comforted by God's love for you and the knowledge that Marina no longer has pain or sorrow.
Carmen Glasser
September 08, 2014 | Bismarck, ND
Dear Joe,
I am heartbroken to learn of Marian's passing. I am also sorry that I did not know you and your family were dealing with such a difficult situation.
I pray for strength for you and your girls as you move through this difficult chapter.
Lisa Linsky
Lisa Linsky
September 07, 2014 | New York, NY
God Bless the Adam's family. So sorry for your lost.
Robert Lee
September 07, 2014 | Orlando, FL
Joe, my heart goes out to you and your family on your loss. I certainly hope that you and your girls will hold her memory close.
Lisa Kucharski
September 05, 2014 | Chicago, IL
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. ~Helen Keller
With deepest sympathy -
Michelle Buzby
September 05, 2014 | Chicago, IL
Joe: I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely wife and mother to your three girls. I am sad that I was travelling and unable to join you in celebrating your "Willy the Wildkit's" life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls - we put extra effort in the "spin" this morning in Marina's memory. Blessings,
Robert Wilson
September 05, 2014 | Chicago, IL
I am so very sorry. Marina was just a spectacular, genuine person who was so full of light. It is such a testament to your marriage that you have these strong, noble, and beautiful daughters. I suppose you fill them up with love and strength, and they can't help but shine.
Lori Brand
September 04, 2014 | Winnetka, IL
Marina Adams nee Markovich, age 46 of Winnetka. Beloved wife of Joseph Adams; incredibly loving and devoted mother of Arabella, Vivienne, and Bridget; dutiful daughter of Mirjana and the late Radmilo Markovich.Marina was born in Evanston, Illinois of parents that each separately emigrated from the former Yugolsavia. That family background, along with a high school year abroad in Brazil, provided Marina with a lifelong interest in all things international. In addition to English, Marina spoke fluent Serbian, Spanish and Portuguese.In 1986, Marina graduated from Evanston Township High School (where, among other things, she was ?Willy the Wildkit? at home basketball games). In 1990, Marina graduated from the University of Chicago with dual majors in Economics and Latin American Civilization. At UChicago, she would meet her future husband, Joe (although Joe failed, repeatedly, to make much of an impression on Marina at the time). After UChicago, Marina obtained her MBA and her JD from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1996, and continued her interest in international business working in Mexico City, New York City and Miami. Finally worn down by Joe, the two were married in Chicago in May, 1996. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Winnetka and started their family where they were blessed with three absolutely wonderful daughters. Those daughters have been made all the more wonderful by Marina?s unbounded love for them and Marina?s relentless desire to make her time with the girls meaningful while at the same time as ?normal? as possible as Marina battled cancer with tremendous courage and grace for so many years. Marina's infectious smile and laugh will be missed by all who knew and loved her.Info: (847)675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com
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