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Adam Fikso Obituary

Fikso, Adam Age 87, died Sunday, June 5th, in Niles, IL. He was born on December 1, 1923 in Los Angeles, CA and grew up in Berkley, CA. Adam enlisted in the military in 1942. After his discharge in 1946 he moved to New York City, attended the City College of New York, and received an MA degree in 1954. He then moved to Chicago, and was employed as a psychologist at Chicago Reed Mental Health Center. He received his Ph.D. in 1970 from IIT. After 39 years at Chicago Reed, he retired in 1989. After retirement Adam renewed his life-long gardening interests and belonged to several gardening societies. He also enjoyed collecting antique glass. Adam is survived by his wife, Annalee, her children Holly and John, his children Cindy and Althea, and grandchildren Ben and Sarah. A private memorial will be held in his honor.

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Published by Evanston Review from Jun. 16 to Jun. 22, 2011.

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July 21, 2011

Adam was such an important member of the Aril Society Internationl, serving most recently as a Director. I am trying to locate a photo for the Aril Newsletter, and found his obituary.
There are many so many Aril people who share you loss, Lyn Wilson

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