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Lillian Adamic Obituary
Lillian J. Adamic (nee Potochnic), age 90 entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Mom loved working at Al Baskin and later Mark Shale. She cooked short order in her kitchen and always had a plate ready for anyone who wandered by. In her later years, she passed time knitting scarves for family and friends. Lillian was a techie, doing email, playing Words with Friends, and talking on Skype.
Lillian is survived by her children, Henry Jr. (Linda), James (Ann), Ellen Mattox, David, Douglas (Julie); brothers, William, John, James, and Richard Potochnic; sister, Diane (Ken) Derrickson; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna (nee Kuzmijak) Potochnic; husband, Henry; son, Gerald; brothers, Robert and Daniel Potochnic; and sister, Albina (William) Mengo.
Celebration of Lillian's life will begin on Saturday, October 8, 2016 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Joliet.
Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435.
Obituary and tribute wall for Lillian J. Adamic at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524
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Cecil Wood
October 11, 2016
My Prays to the family they were wonderful friends I will always miss fishing with Hank and Lil's cooking.
Dave Kamrowski
October 7, 2016
Our prayers are with you all.
Dave Kamrowski
October 7, 2016
My Sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our lord Jesus Christ and God our father, who loves us comfort your heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
October 7, 2016
My Sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our lord Jesus Christ and God our father, who loves us comfort your heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Jim Schwartz
October 6, 2016
My prayers to the family.
Hank and Lillian were great friends.
Sally Skiotes
October 6, 2016
Deeply sorry for your loss.
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
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Celebration of Life
9:15 a.m.
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
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