Christopher Adney

Christopher Everett Nathan Adney, 54, of Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2025 – just one day shy of his 55th birthday. Chris was born in Savanna, Illinois, on January 10, 1970. His father was an outspoken journalist who moved jobs frequently, so the Adney family went on to live in Cape Girardeau, MO; McGregor, IA; Winfield, KS; Anamosa, IA; Peru, IN; and back to Iowa where Chris graduated from Anamosa High School in 1988. He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa before heading to Chicago in his early twenties. Chris worked in the food and beverage industry, starting out as a barista/shift manager at Unicorn Café in Evanston, and eventually became a well-regarded wine buyer for several retailers in Chicagoland. His best days were had at Binny’s Beverage Depot, where he was the “go to guy” and known for his dedication and reliability, in addition to his knowledge of wine. Many years ago, Chris was briefly featured in “Wine Spectator” magazine. Chris was a creative soul – delving into woodworking, jewelry-making, sewing and cooking. He was especially adept at creating tiny figurines for board games, made from clay or metal, then intricately painted. He enjoyed goth music, made excellent Halloween costumes, and gave the best back rubs. He was kind and humorous, and quite the prankster. His wet willies will not be missed. Chris is remembered by his many friends for his quick wit, and kind, generous nature. Chris was the devoted father (“Papa”) of Toben Spencer Tao Adney. He was the loving brother of Marla Adney of Omaha, NE; Elizabeth Benn of Madison, WI; Matthew (Jennifer) Adney of Colorado Springs, CO; and Charles (Dawn) Adney of Las Cruces, NM. Chris will be forever missed by his dear nieces and nephews: Connor, Portia, Madeleine, Dani, Jackie, and Greenlee and great-nephew Aston. Kindhearted soul that he was, for many years Chris cared for his adopted feline friends, Shoo Shoo and Leona. Chris was preceded in death by nephew Jacob Wasek, and parents John Gentry Adney and Patricia Lois Adney (nee Waters). The family has chosen a private cremation. Friends and family are gathering from 12noon-3:30pm (eulogies promptly at 1pm) on Sunday, February 9, at Taste Food & Wine, 1506 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago, 60626. Memorial donations may be made to offset final expenses, with any overage going to Chris' son: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-chris-adneys-final-expenses?qid=d975e3bf0566bbf92455deb62455b9f6 Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.

Christopher Adney

January 10, 1970 - January 9, 2025