Margaret Marie Adams, age 95, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born on August 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; 9 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; 8 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 South Kankakee Street, Coal City, IL. 60416

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 245 South Kankakee Street, Coal City, IL. 60416 with Reverend Raed Bader officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood.   Please wear a mask and observe social distancing when attending.

Pallbearers will be 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 are entrusted with arrangements.