Adeline Potempa, nee Slawinski, age 87, late of Midlothian, Jan. 5, 2004, beloved wife of the late Roman Potempa Sr.; loving mother of Roman (Sarah), Stanley (late Dr. Nancy), James “Mo” (Sheila), Joseph (Joann) and Mary Potempa; proud grandmother of nine Potempas and five Squardos; dear sister to Joseph (late Ann), Peter (Jean) Slawinski, the late Helen (late George) Cook, Casimir Slawinski and Estelle (late Paul) Joschko; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law of Stanley “Corky” Potempa; preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Katherine Slawinski. Raised in Crestwood, Adeline had been a resident of Midlothian since 1976. In her later years she was active in many Seniors groups in the area. She was a member of St. Christopher Parish since its beginning and involved in various parish organizations and activities. In lieu of flowers, please, memorials may be made to St. Christopher Church, Memorial Fund, or Boy Scout Troop #358 c/o Dave Blankenship-Scoutmaster, 3858 W. 155th St., Markham, IL 60426. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from The Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th St., Midlothian, to St. Christopher Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-385-4478 .
