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Gertrude Adamski Obituary

Gertrude "Gretchen" Adamski, age 97, late of New Buffalo, MI formerly of Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Richard; cherished mother of Phillip (Janine), Jeffrey and the late Lawrence (Barbara), Richard (Susan) Adams, Mary Susan (Harold) Thomas, Michael (Linda) Adamski, the late Ann Catherine (Edward) Graefen, Robert (Vicki) Adams, Gregory Adamski (Karen Conti); loving grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Visitation Saturday, March 16th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway (7700 West), Palos Hills until the time of prayers at 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributes in Gertrude's name be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org, or the National Down Syndrome Society, 8 E 41st Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017 or www.NDSS.org. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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Mark Adamski

March 21, 2019

Being your grandson has been quite the honor. Our shenanigans together (along with our accomplice Jeffrey) will make me smile forever. Whenever I see somebody wearing vibrant colors, showing up ALWAYS on-time, or encouraging the use of the "nice dishes," I'll think of you. Being classy never goes out of style, and you served as a role model of elegance and sophistication for many. The trail you blazed was nothing short of stellar, especially during decades when it was frowned upon for intelligent women (like you) to act on their own; you should be so proud of your accomplishments. I look forward to sharing the wisdom you imparted upon me with others to make this world a better place--because you DID make this world a better place, especially for me. Love you and miss you!

Phil & Linda Mazaika

March 17, 2019

Sorry for your loss of a warm and welcoming lady.

March 16, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Susie Adamski Stevens

March 16, 2019

Sincere condolences to Gretchen's family.
She will be remembered as a beautiful and caring woman.
May she Rest In Peace.

Susie Adamski Stevens

March 15, 2019

Our condolences and prayers.

Tom and Lori Koniarz
Mesa,AZ

Edward Graefen

March 15, 2019

Grandma GeeGee will be missed. Love to all the family.

March 14, 2019

So sorry for the family loss. She was a great lady and sure that there are numerous memories to keep sharing.

Jim and Janet F.

Shannon F

March 14, 2019

So sorry to see her go . . .

Cookie Vigue

March 14, 2019

A beautiful light has gone out, but my memories of you will live on.You are in God's beautiful and peaceful presence now , enjoying Him and your loved ones who have gone before you..All those left behind will miss you and keep you in our prayers. Love you Aunt Gretchen.

Romans 15:33

March 14, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

Lynn B

March 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

March 14, 2019

My condolences to the family

David Gaidas and Family

March 14, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Mar

16

Prayer Service

11:00 a.m.

IL

Mar

16

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Church

10811 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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