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Daniel McAdams Obituary
Born: May 4, 1976
Died: March 22, 2024
Daniel Patrick "Hooky" McAdams, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at his home in LaSalle on Friday, March 22, 2024. He is now reunited with his best buddies, Charlie, Moose, and Gunner.
At the request of his family, no funeral services will be held, and cremation will be accorded. Please consider signing the guestbook and sharing a memory by visiting bartofh.com. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to be assisting Dan's family at this time.
Dan was born in Spring Valley on May 4, 1976, to Gregory Thomas McAdams and Donna Wendelken.
He was a graduate of Hall High School and had worked as a millwright. He was also a member of the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Spring Valley.
Dan is survived by his father, Gregory McAdams, of LaSalle; his mother, Donna (Joe) Margowski, of Manchester, TN; his sister, Kelly Marie Jeppson, of LaSalle; and his nephews, Austin McAdams of LaSalle and Ezariah West of Spring Valley.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elizabeth F. and Robert T. McAdams; his maternal Nana and Papa, Marilyn and John Wendelken; his uncle, Jay Wendelken; and his cousin, Sydney Buck.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Ballerin
April 3, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Greg, Donna, family and friends. Rest in Peace, Hooky, I inquired about you recently.
The Crowther’s
April 1, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, Danny will be missed
Eric Turczyn
March 27, 2024
Rest in peace Hooky..see ya when I get there..
Jane hoff Hoffert family
March 27, 2024
Hooky you will be forever missed your infectious smile and unmatched wit was precious our condolences to your entire family that you leave behind
Mike and Tina bland
March 27, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
TL Sment
March 27, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sara Torman
March 27, 2024
My sincere condolences to all of you, Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Brian Wendelken
March 27, 2024
Aunt Donna, Greg and Kelly my condolences to each one of you during these difficult times.
Sandy Recob
March 27, 2024
Donna and family. Our sincere condolences to you all.I have sooo many great memories of Danny since the day he was born.Hugs to you Donna ‘Kelly and GregSandy Recob
Vicki Doucette
March 27, 2024
Donna, Greg and Family, I am so sorry for your Loss, sending my condolences to you.
Dana Micheli
March 27, 2024
So many good memories of our childhood years together as friends. I will never forget your smile and how we always made a certain TA at Hall mad! I am sorry we didn’t connect more as adults. I hope you’re at peace now Danny. You will be missed xoxo
Dave Sharp
March 27, 2024
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Rob Golgin
March 27, 2024
Haven't seen hook in awhile but I will miss him for life.see you on the other side buddy .
Rob Golgin
March 27, 2024
Haven't seen hook in awhile but I will miss him for life .see you on the other side buddy
Rob Golgin
March 27, 2024
Haven't seen hook for awhile but I will miss him for life .see u on the other side buddy .saves some beer for me
March 26, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ROBIN HARVEY
March 26, 2024
I’m so so sorry my friend
John Thompson
March 26, 2024
Dearest friends Greg, Donna and Kelly...As there is nothing I can offer to lease the pain, please accept the deepest condolences from an old...old friend. We grew close and lost touch. But, I have never forgotten.
Ryan Brandner
March 26, 2024
Greg and family,
So sorry to hear of this terrible loss. Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Derek Koehler
March 26, 2024
Grew up with Hooky playing football.He was always a good time!! Enjoyed having beers with him over the years..Rest Easy buddy!! Derek and Tracy Koehler
Lori A Davis
March 26, 2024
Condolences to the family!
Jim and Kathy Smoode
March 26, 2024
Our condolences to all of you. Danny was a great guy always polite and took the time to stop and talk many memories of him God bless Donna and hooky sending hugs and prayers
Donald Wendelken
March 26, 2024
Danny, you will be missed. Life is tough, and my prayer is that your soul finds the peace you may have been looking for.
Love you,
Your Uncle - Don Wendelken and Aunt Linda
Jim Taliano
March 26, 2024
God Speed Buddy Salute
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