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Jim (Arnold James) Schroeder, 90, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at the Adams Healthcare Center in Adams, Minnesota. Jim was born on January 3, 1930, in Ortonville, Minnesota to Arnold and Marion (Ness) Schroeder. He grew up in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and then attended the University of Minnesota where he attained both BS and MA Degrees in Agriculture Education. A summer working as a cook on the Alaskan Railroad provided Jim with experiences that translated to great stories later in life. In 1952, Jim started his teaching career in LeRoy, Minnesota. There he met Shirley Asper. They were married in 1954, in Adams, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort...

Kathleen "Gootie" Wiste, 91, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Kathleen Marie was born September 19, 1928 in Adams, Minnesota to Nordeen and Marion (Kirtz) Lewison. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Adams and graduated from Adams High School. She was a loving mother and house-wife. She worked at the Adams Locker and LaVonne's Grocery Store for many years. She was a nurse's aide at the Adams Health Care Center and worked for 14 years at Sacred Heart Adult Day Care. She also styled hair for many years at the Adams Funeral Home under Walter Kinder and Clasen-Jordan. She was a...

Gerald "Jerry" R. Smith, age 85 of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, surrounded by family at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Jerry was born on August 11, 1934, in Johnsburg, Minnesota, to Albert and Anna Margaret (Mullenbach) Smith. He graduated from Visitation Catholic High School in Stacyville, Iowa, in 1952. On June 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to Joan Tindal at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, Minnesota. Jerry and Joan made their home and raised their children on Jerry's family farm just outside of Johnsburg. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Eagles, Adams American Legion Post #146 and the VFW. Jerry enjoyed...

Dennis D. Best, 75 of Taopi, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. Dennis was born in Santa Monica, California on April 26, 1944 to Bernice (Albright) and Walter Best. The family later moved to Austin, Minnesota. Dennis graduated with the Class of 1962 from Pacelli High School, and went on to complete truck vehicle mechanic school. He served in the United States Army from 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1967. Following his military duty he began his 35 year career as an over the road truck driver. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, and the Adams American Legion Post #146. Dennis was preceded in death by his father,...

Darlene Marie Gerber, age 86, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on November 27, 2019 at the Adams Health Care Center. Darlene was born on April 14, 1933, in Osage, Iowa, the oldest child of Mathias and Adeline Merten. She grew up on a farm in McIntyre, along the Iowa state line. Darlene graduated from the Adams High School. She had attended a church sponsored activity with other friends at the Brownsdale Roller Rink where she met Jerome Gerber. They were married on August 19, 1952. She accompanied Jerome during his military service at Fort Lenardwood, Missouri, and was a farm wife after his military discharge. She was a school cook at Sacred Heart for over 20 years. Darlene and Jerome...

Mary Ann Munson, age 89 of Elkton, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in Adams, Minnesota at the Adams Health Care Center. Mary Ann was born on June 20, 1930 in Peterson, Iowa to Alvin and Clara (Berg) Kruse. She attended Dana College in Blaire, Nebraska, where she received education to become a teacher. Mary Ann married John L. Munson on August 19, 1951. They lived and raised their 6 children on a farm in the rural Elkton, Minnesota area. John and Mary Ann celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in August. The last 3 years of her life were spent in the Adams Nursing Home. Mary Ann had various jobs that she really enjoyed over the years. She started as an...

Barbara Ann (Ulwelling) Gilgenbach, 79, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Adams Health Care Center. Barbara was born on June 30, 1940 in Osage, Iowa, the oldest child to Bernard and Lillian (Landherr) Ulwelling. She grew up on a farm west of Johnsburg. As a child, she attended Johnsburg Catholic School. During her high school years at Adams High School, she met the love of her life, Kenny (Yogi) Gilgenbach. They dated throughout their junior and senior years of high school and were married on August 23, 1960, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. Barb worked at St. Olaf Hospital for a time and the Pine Room in Adams. They initially...

Vernon J. Schaefer, age 98, Adams, died April 4, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis after contracting COVID-19. Vernon was born February 3, 1922, in Adams to Joseph and Elizabeth (Mueller) Schaefer, the third of twelve children. He entered the Army in October 1942, and fought with the 10th Armored Division in France, Luxembourg, and Germany, becoming a cryptographer for Division Artillery Command HQ. The war ended and Vernon was discharged in 1946. A few years later, with encouragement from local business leaders, Vernon opened a cafe (the Pine Room) and the Adams Theater. And on June 15, 1949, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Ulwelling of Rose Creek, a new teacher in Adams. Vernon...