Thelma J. Adele Obituary
The memory of Thelma J. Adele (Wood River, Illinois), who passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma J. Adele to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Thelma farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Thelma is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett Way and Helen Way (Pardieck); her husband Donald W. Adele; her daughter Tammy Nadeau; and her granddaughter Kristen Tiemeyer.
She is survived by: her daughters, Tina Koke of Collinsville, Gail Parker of Olney and Theresa Julius of Alton; and her grandson Christian Julius. She is also survived by brother, and many other extended family.
Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project and will be accepted at the funeral home.
