Wayne Procter Adams, 56, died early Monday, August 15, 2016, at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago. Wayne was born in Park Forest, Illinois, to the late Richard and Mary Louise Adams on December 23, 1959. Wayne was husband to Colette McHugh Adams; father to Emilia Louise Adams; stepfather to Eric and Megan Blondin of Pittsburg, PA; brother to Dean, Mark, Chris, Ralph, and the late David Adams. He resided with his family in Chicago. Wayne was a carpenter-stagehand and an active member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, IATSE Local #2, Chicago. Wayne graduated from Rich East High School, Park Forest, IL (class of 1977) and San Francisco State University (BA in Drama 1984). Wayne was very devoted to his family and found time to be a friend and neighbor to many, a skilled craftsman whose youthful enthusiasm was always shared.

A memorial visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 9th, from 3:00 until 9:00 pm, at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6471 N. Northwest Hwy. in Chicago. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 10th, at 10:00 am at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. in Chicago, with visitation prior at 9:30 am. Immediately following the Mass, family & friends are invited to attend a scattering of Wayne’s cremated remains. A tree planting and potluck with reminiscences will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11th, from 1:00 until 4:00 pm, in Somonauk Park in Park Forest, specifically accessible to those family and friends in the south suburbs. Memorial donations can be made to www.cancercommons.org in Wayne's name. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Society of Illinois. Info 800-622-8358.