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In Loving Memory of

Adam C Nelson

May 19th, 1965 - May 4th, 2018

Obituary

Adam Charles Nelson, age 52.
Beloved husband and best friend of Shirley, nee Bonk. Loving father of Lily and Max. Devoted son of Myrna L. Nelson and Ronald (Susan) Nelson. Dear brother of Laura (Matt) Burton. Cherished Son-in-law of the late Eugene T. and the late Gisela J. Bonk. Adored brother-in-law of Carolyn (John) Wagner and Ralph Bonk. Loving nephew of Sherwin Landerman, Diane Nelson and Alan Nelson. Proud uncle of Zev, Tova and Ezri Burton and Ted, Laura and Julianne Wagner. Fond step brother of Rachel Gilbert and Dan Haug. Will be missed by many extended family and friends. Adam was an attorney by training, but most recently was an Associate Partner in IBM's Global Data Privacy practice where he held multiple patents. Service Monday 11 AM (with visitation beginning at 10 AM) at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. The Family asks that in lieu of flowers and charitable contributions that donations be made to Lily and Max's education. Checks should be made payable to Shirley Nelson c/o Merrill Lynch, 510 East 96th Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Donations

The family requests that memorial donations be made to a trust fund that has been established for the education of Adam's children.  Checks should be made payable to Shirley Nelson, and mailed to:

Shirley Nelson c/o Merrill Lynch
510 East 96th Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240


 

 

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Monday 05/07/2018 at 11:00 AM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone 847-229-8822

Additional Information
Visitation with the family will begin at the funeral home at 10 AM.

Please contact Shirley's friend Julie Kircher at 847-721-6010 for information regarding shiva meals or other assistance for the family.

BURIAL INFORMATION

Date & Time Monday 05/07/2018 at 12:00 PM

Address Evergreen Cemetary
610 Dundee Ave
Barrington, IL 60010

Shiva Information

DAY 1

Date & Time Monday 05/07/2018
02:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Address Nelson Family
Nelson Residence
230 Weatherstone Rd
Barrington, IL 60010

Phone 847-277-0700

Additional Information
Shiva visitation hours will be Monday May 7 from 2:00-6:00 PM, and Tuesday May 8 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Please allow the family time for an evening meal on Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM.

DAY 2

Date & Time Tuesday 05/08/2018
02:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Address Nelson Family
Nelson Residence
230 Weatherstone Rd
Barrington, IL 60010

Phone 847-277-0700

Additional Information
Shiva visitation hours will be Monday May 7 from 2:00-6:00 PM, and Tuesday May 8 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Please allow the family time for an evening meal on Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM.

DAY 3

Date & Time Wednesday 05/09/2018
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Address Myrna Nelson and Laura Nelson Burton
Myrna Nelson Residence
501 Bent Tree Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46260

DAY 4

Date & Time Thursday 05/10/2018
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Address Myrna Nelson and Laura Nelson Burton
Myrna Nelson Residence
501 Bent Tree Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46260

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