Margaret Adams

COAL CITY—Margaret Marie Adams, 95, of Coal City, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight.
She was born on Aug. 11, 1925 to Dominic and Julia (nee Peredetto) Bertoglio. She was born and raised in the Coal City area, graduating as Salutatorian from Coal City High School class of 1942. Margaret married John Adams, who was from South Wilmington, on March 7, 1943 in Morris. She worked as a secretary for many businesses over the years including in the 1940's at the Joliet Arsenal, in the 1970's at Kerns Furniture, North American Furniture and McCluckie Oil, and in the 1980's as an Assistant H.R. Manager for Stepan Chemical, all while raising her family. Margaret was very active in her community, belonging to the Assumption Catholic Church, the Martha's and the Coal City Junior Women's Club. She was also honored as Woman of the Year. After retirement, Margaret provided in home care to many local residents. She enjoyed being a seamstress, crocheting, quilting and baking. She was an avid card player and enjoyed cooking Italian Sunday dinners.
She is survived by her children: Sue Ann (Steven) Wright, Julie (Gary) Hughes and John Jr. (Bonnie) Adams; nine grandchildren: Stacy (Doug) Rivara, Adam (Amber) Walsh, Joanna (Michael) Filippini, Jason Hughes, Gina (Matt) Weidling, Sara (Steve) Paulsen, AJ (Liz) Adams, Emily (Mari) Adams-Vielma and Seth Adams; eight great-grandchildren: Bailey and Riley Rivara, Davis and Maddie Walsh, Morgan and Maggie Filippini and Taylor and Kaitlyn Noel; sister, Lucille (the late Bill) Wolfe, sisters-in-law, Sharon (the late Dominic) Bertoglio and Betty (the late George) Adams. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Julia Bertoglio; her husband of 58 years, John Adams; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Janice Bertoglio; brother, Dominic Bertoglio; brother-in-law, George Adams; brother and sister-in-law, Cody (Shirley) Adams and Bill Wolfe and sister and brother-in-law, Edna Mae (Celestine) Ciluffo.
Memorials in Margaret's name may be directed to the Coal City Food Pantry, 245 S. Kankakee St., Coal City, IL 60416.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Coal City with Reverend Raed Bader officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood.
Pallbearers were Margaret's grandchildren: Doug Rivara, Adam Walsh, Michael Filippini, Jason Hughes, Matt Weidling, Steve Paulsen, AJ Adams and Seth Adams.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. ferrarifuneral.com
Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City were entrusted with arrangements.

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