Raymond J. Adolfson, Sr., 71 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Sunday morning, December 4, 2011 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin following a lengthy illness.
Raymond was born December 14, 1939 in Chicago the son of Ernest Gunnar and Elsie (Riebschlager) Adolfson.? He attended Agassiz Grade School and graduated from Cooley High School in Chicago.? Raymond was united in marriage to Margaret M. Kilzer on August 27, 1960.? He was employed at Commonwealth Edison for 30 years, retiring as a field supervisor in 1995.? Raymond loved his kids and grandkids, he enjoyed coffee, golf, bowling, fishing, spending time at the cabin in Missouri for many years and playing cards to appease his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Huntley, his children, Richard J. (Cindy) Adolfson of Franklin Park, Kristine M. (David) Hager of Bensenville & Raymond J. Adolfson, Jr. of Wisconsin, his grandchildren, Nicole, Jacob, Joseph, Robyn, Raymond Mark & Selena, his sisters, Betty Kania of Arkansas & Rosemary Miczak of Tennesse.? He was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald James, his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Joseph & Vivian Kilzer, his brother, Ernest, his sister-in-law, Lucille Kappa & brother-in-law, Edward Kania.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 7th from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.? In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart or Lung Association. 
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Marge- We were so sorry to hear about Ray. I have wonderful childhood memories. We will see you on Wednesday night.
Dear Aunt Marge - Sorry Uncle Ray left us way too soon. We know he is in a better place, free of pain. I imagine he and Uncle Sonny are having quite the reunion. Stay strong. love, Laura
Marge: So sorry for your loss. Ray was such a nice man. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Marge: I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. Please accept our condolences. Ray will be in our hearts and our prayers.
Hello Aunt Marge. I am so sorry to hear about this. Please give me a call (904) 294-2843. I would love to get touch with everyone. Love ya Joe Jr