Mary “Molly” Maretta.  Loving mother of Albert, Michelle (John) Straus and Lisa Maretta.  Grandmother of Michael (Kimberly) Straus, Stephanie Straus and Sara Straus.  Great-grandmother of Madison and Tristan Straus.  Best friend of Barbara Brissa.  Private interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations preferred in honor of Molly to American Cancer Society at: donate3.cancer.org.

William J. Halla Jr., 81 years of age., at rest December 27, 2020. U S Air Force veteran.  Loving father of Tracy (Ilija) Dragisic and Keith (Cheryl) Halla.  Grandfather of Grace, Abigail and Joy Halla & Mina and Juliana Dragisic.  Brother of Jean (the late Richard) Jepsen and June (Robert) Wiersema.  Best friend “brother” of Dennis Staal.  Uncle of many.  Services are Monday, January 4, 2021, 11:00 am at Adolf Funeral Home, Ltd., 2921 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn.  Final resting place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a future date.  

James J. Gallagher, Jr. age 79 at rest December 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Annette M. Gallagher (nee: Polito) for 56 years. Loving father of James J. Gallagher, III and Michael A. Gallagher. Devoted grandfather of Clark, Ava and Grant. Dear brother of the late Patsy Ann Fisers and Joyce Elizabeth Gallagher. Visitation Sunday January 3, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. Funeral service Monday January 4^th, prayers 10:15 am at the funeral home proceeding to St. John of The Cross Catholic Church for Mass 11:00 am. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

St. Sava Monastery is located at:  32377 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Illinois  60048

Jean (Jeannie) Adolf, 59, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  Loving wife of Bernie Adolf for 30 years.  Devoted mother to Kathleen & John Adolf.  Daughter of the late James and June Halloran. Dear sister of Jim (Suzy) Halloran, Molly (Joe) Reilly, Katie (Craig) Dixon and the late John Halloran. Daughter-in-law of Jean R. Adolf and the late Jack Adolf. Dear sister-in-law of John (Mary Pat) Adolf, Mary Jean (Ed) Cannon, Janet (Steve) Thompson, Catherine Thompson, Joan (Rich) Brenner and Karen (Mark) Dahl. 

The center of Jeannie's amazing life was her strong faith in God, devotion to her family and loyalty to her many friends.  Jeannie had a 36 year, long and happy career as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines. The family would like to thank Jeannie's many friends for the strong support and years joy they brought to her life. Private family services will be held at St. Cletus Church and Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

Henry Kirke Cushing II, 78, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed on December 21, 2020. Kirke was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 12, 1942.  He served in the United States Air Force and attended the University of Arizona.  Kirke began his career in television in Tucson, Arizona at KOLD-TV.  From there he returned to Boston and later Columbus, Ohio (WHDH-TV, WCVB-TV, Warner Cable Qube). In 1979, Kirke moved to Chicago where he spent 22 years as the Manager of Electronic News Gathering at WLS-TV. He retired in 2001. Throughout, he remained active in the Boy Scouts of America, woodworking, and by supporting many charities and local community churches.  He was the kindest and most generous person everywhere he went.  Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Kirke and Marjorie Estabrook Cushing, three brothers William H., Reed E., and Michael C.; he is survived by his wife Janet Jackson Cushing; two sons, David Jackson (Audra Alessandrone) and Henry Kirke III (Meg Holding); and two grandchildren, Jackson and Lucy.  Services will be private.

Jeanne T. Crossen, (nee Moran), age 94, at rest December 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Crossen for 66 years. Loving mother of John (Kathryn), James,  Kathleen Crossen, Constance (Charles) Kerber, Patrick (Erin), Robert (Joan) and Christopher (Rosanne) Crossen; devoted grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 17 and soon to be 18.

Daughter of the late Dr. John J. Moran, of the late Thora M. Moran (nee Kelley), and of the late Lillian M. Moran (nee Stevens). 

Sister of Patricia L. Moran. Niece of the late Sister Annette Kelley. Fond aunt of 2 nieces and 5 nephews.

Jeanne had her Masters Degree and was a devoted teacher for many years. She was very active in the Ford City Catholic Center and Project Search. 

Visitation Monday December 28^th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison St; Willowbrook.

Family and friends will gather on Tuesday December 29^th for Mass 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 8404 S. Cass Ave; Darien. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park.

The service at church may be viewed at Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456041209?pwd=THI0Nk90Vmw2QTRtbURLQngrczZSQT09 

Meeting ID: 854 5604 1209    Passcode: 132911

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Hinsdale Hospital Foundation or St. Thomas Hospice would be appreciated. (www.amitahealth.org)

Service information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

John “Jack” B. Lambke

Born March 17, 1943 in Chicago to Michael J. Lambke and Rose M. (nee Dempsey). Died December 19, 2020. Father of Susan E. Lambke and Karen E. Barnard. Grandfather of Emily and Claire Barnard. Uncle of Michael, Julie, and Sheila. Jack held a very special place in his heart for St. Bernadine’s Grade School of Forest Park and Fenwick High School (Class of 1961). Graduate of Southern IL Univ. Veteran of the US Navy.

Visitation Tuesday, December 22nd from 10:00 am until the time of Mass 11:00 am at Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL. Jack will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside immediately following the Mass.

Arrangements entrusted to Adolf Funeral Home – Willowbrook. 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

Geraldine (Gerry) Coates passed away at her home on December 19, 2020, just one week after her 91^st birthday.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Patrick Coates.  Loving mother of Frank (Sue) Coates and Linda (Charles) Bareis.  Adored grandmother of Mayo and Sadie Coates, Jonathan and Will Bareis.

Geraldine loved her family and was generous and supportive.  The only child of the late Marie (Sima) and Frank Kutman, she grew up in Stickney at a time when there were few homes and a farm nearby.  Speaking only Czech when she entered Kindergarten, she graduated from Haley Elementary School in Stickney and Morton East High School in Cicero.  After graduation, she worked at the Sears Roebuck head quarters as a secretary.  She met the love of her life, Donald Coates at a Sokol dance and married in 1949.  They moved to her current home in Forest View after the birth of her 2 children.   Always a strong advocate for education, she was active and involved in many of their school activities. She returned to the workforce and was the Bursar at Loyola University Medical School until her retirement.

Gerry loved to celebrate her Czech heritage with food, family, friends and membership in Sokol, CSA, The Czech Garden Club, the Czech Genealogy Society, and more recently, the Stickney Golden Agers Club.  A lifetime member of Sokol, she fondly recalled stories of going to various Sokol leadership camps throughout the Midwest, the camaraderie she had with fellow Sokol members and actively participated in Sokol classes well into her early eighties.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to sokolunited.org.

Barbara A. Voorhees, age 84, (nee: Hazard), at rest December 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Philip V. Voorhees. Loving mother of Sheri (Dan) Herring, Sandra (Duane) Hendricks and Sally (Mitch) Cox. Devoted grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2.

Memorial visitation Tuesday December 29^th from 11:00 am until time of Service 1:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison St; Willowbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Folio Theater 1717 31^st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 or https://firstfolio.org would be appreciated. Information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

To watch the zoom service please click on link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86795919840?pwd=dThuYWk1YlNOS0EyT2tWeVp6Tjhkdz09