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Signe Adas Obituary

Signe Varco Adas passed away on October 21, 2018 at the age of 76, following a long illness. She died peacefully at home in the company of her family and close friends. Signe is survived by her husband Al Adas, as well as her daughter Siena and son Seaton, who she shared with her former spouse Tom Scarff. Signe leaves two grandchildren, Cale Waldheim and Skylar Scarff, as well as son-in-law Charles Waldheim and daughter-in-law Fran Scarff. She is survived by her siblings Lynne Baron and Beth Bradford and late brother Charles Varco. She was born in Lacrosse WI on March 31,1942. Signe graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin and moved to Chicago shortly after. Signe built a life on her own terms in all respects and was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She co-founded the successful practice Adas/Spatz properties, and was a cherished friend of many in the Evanston community and beyond. She was a wondrous, magnificent person inside and out, we will always remember her beautiful smile, infectious laugh and curiosity for the world. A memorial service is being planned for the Summer/Spring of 2019, details to follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition [https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/signe-adas/multiple-system-atrophy-memorials].

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Published by PL-North on Oct. 25, 2018.

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Moss

October 29, 2018

Very cool lady
Always had great ideas and always a big smile!

Susan Stevens

October 25, 2018

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

FRANK AMARI

October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you rely on God who comforts us during difficult times. My sincere condolences to family & friends. 1 Peter 5:6,7

October 25, 2018

Grief can be so hard but your wonderful memories you've shared with Signe and the comfort of God will help you cope Psalms 119:76.
GD

Cj

October 25, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

CR

October 25, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.1 Thessalonians 5:17 as you "Pray constantly."

October 25, 2018

May the fond memories bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family

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