Mary T. Adams, 94, passed away in the Becker-Shoop Center on Saturday, February 20, 2010. She was born in Racine on December 8, 1915 the daughter of the late John L. and Magdalena (nee; Szuba) Czosnek. On February 18, 1935, she was united in marriage to Sheridan Adams, who preceded her in death on December 13, 1970. Mrs. Adams had been employed by Western Publishing until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church and a former member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Surviving are her children, Jacqueline (Gerald) Kortendick, of Caledonia, John (Sandy) Adams, of Racine, James (Karen) Adams, of Kingston, WA, Janice (James) Prochaska, of Waterford, and Thomas (Carol) Adams, of Sturtevant; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian (Harry) Torosian, of Racine; and sister-in-law, Mavis Czosnek, of Presque Isle, ME. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by 2 granddaughters, Jamie Prochaska and Jayne Kortendick, sisters, Julia DeHahn and Helen Weisbrod, and by her brothers, John, Ed, Joseph, and Harry Czosnek. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25th, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has suggested memorials to St. Lucy Catholic Church or your favorite charity.
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