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Gale Adams

1946 - 2017

BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home

1240 Waukegan Road

Glenview, Illinois

Gale Adams Obituary

Gale Morgan Adams (1946-2017) of Evanston passed away on March 2nd at the age of 70. Survived by her sons Eric (Heather) Adams of Glenview, Ill. and Hub (Christy) Adams of Lake Oswego, Oregon; grandchildren Jake, Clara, Peter, Henry and Lucy; brother Steven (Sharon) Morgan; nieces Lori Ann (Ron) Kirsch and Beth (Mark) Rolfes; and nephew Joseph Albert. Preceded in death by her sister Mary Albert and brother Mark Morgan. Born in Alameda, California, Gale grew up in New Philadelphia, Ohio, where she graduated from high school in 1965. Gale then attended Northwestern University on a scholarship, later receiving her Master's Degree in Journalism. She worked for many years for Northern Trust Bank in Chicago, and later became a successful freelance financial writer for many clients. She traveled the world widely, especially enjoying family trips to Europe. Gale loved fine food, travel and conversation, and was able to make friends wherever she went. She was happiest around children, volunteering her time to take care of newborns and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 25, at 9:15 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Cradle Foundation at 847-475-5800 or http://www.cradle.org/. Funeral information 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 18 to Mar. 23, 2017.

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Wynne Dunton

November 17, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May the family turn to the God of all comfort for peace. Psalm 29:11.

J
Chicago

Shannon

March 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Please rely on our God of comfort to get you through this difficult time. My prayers are with your family.

David R

March 23, 2017

Dear Eric and Hub: We are so saddened to hear of you loss an offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the words at Matthew 5;4 help comfort you during this difficult time.

March 22, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Adams family for the loss of their loved one, may God strengthen you all during this difficult time and may you find comfort through his son Jesus Christ's words found in John 6:40.

March 22, 2017

Offering my condolences the family and loved ones. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."- Jude 2

March 21, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. Lima Ohio

Penny J

March 21, 2017

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Adams. Draw close to God in prayer in your time of grief as he promises to stay close to you. Romans 12:12

March 21, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

March 21, 2017

Sorry for your lost please accept my condolences may you fine peace frome God word 1, cor ,,15, 26,

March 20, 2017

I would like to extend my condolences to your family. Psalm 121:1,2.

March 20, 2017

Loosing someone we love hurts. May you find comfort from Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength.

A. L.

March 20, 2017

May the bereaved family be comforted by reflecting on God's promise to be with you and to remove all the painful effects of death.

C R.

March 20, 2017

Adams family I'm very sorry for your loss of your loved one Gale. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.

BM

March 19, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's lovingly-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:50, 76)

Annie Horne

March 19, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Martins

March 18, 2017

We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this difficult time.

Ann

March 18, 2017

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Gale Adams' family. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find some comfort in your cherished memories of her. May God continue to provide peace and strength to your family. Psalm 29:11

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