Ethel Ruth Adams

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, September 16, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, January 20, 2020
Age:
82 years old

Visitation

Date: Friday January 24, 2020
Time: 9:30 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Memorial Service

Date: Friday January 24, 2020
Time: 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, September 16, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, January 20, 2020
Age:
82 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Thursday, September 16, 1937
Date of Death:
Monday, January 20, 2020
Age:
82 years old

Ethel Ruth Adams

Ethel Ruth Adams, 82 of Rochester passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home following a brief battle with cancer.

Ethel Ruth Walburn was born on September 16, 1937 in Faribault, MN to Waldo and Ruth (Williams) Walburn. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1955. On July 26, 1958 she married Mark Adams in Waseca, MN. Prior to moving to Rochester, the couple lived in Osseo, MN and Red Wing, MN. Ethel worked at Rochester Post Bulletin as a librarian for 30+ years. Her and Mark had a camper at Wabasha, MN where they enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and entertaining family and friends. She was a devout Methodist and was very active in her church, Homestead United Methodist Church of Rochester.

She is survived by her husband Mark of Rochester, her children David (Lori) of Rochester, Carmen (Bernie) Garness of Pine Island, MN, Donald (Lynn) of Conway, AR, her grandchildren Brad (Shelly) Fieck, Kati Garness, Jena Garness, Jacob Adams, Megan Adams, her great-grandchildren Dayton Fieck and Tate Fieck, her brothers Darryl and Harlan, and her sister Beverly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

The Memorial Service for Ethel will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home (1119 11 ½ Street SE Rochester, MN). Visitation will be held starting at 9:30AM prior to the service in the River Park Chapel.

Memorials are preferred to Homestead United Methodist Church of Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Condolences

The family of Ethel Ruth Adams has received the following condolences.

Dear the Adams family, I am sorry for your loss , I haven't seen Ethel in  a  while , but I remember what a wonderful person she was,  my condolences to you all, sincerely ,Bob Jarett 

My condolences to Mark and family. Ethel's smile and morning greeting welcomed everyone to another day at the Post-Bulletin. I marveled at how she knew everybody in the Post-Bulletin by name. After she'd retired, I'd think of her and smile when I came across her handwriting on the envelopes holding the negatives from each issue of Agri News. May she rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of Ethel's illness and passing. She was great to work with, always so pleasant so early in the morning. My condolences to her friends and the whole family, especially Mark.

Mark, we are babysitting grand kids in Duluth, otherwise we would be with you on Friday. Ethel was one of our favorite people ever, and we have nothing but great memories. If there is anything we can do for you please call. John and Patty Withers. 

Miss Ethel which I called her sometimes was a wonderful neighbor & friend.She will be truly missed!She was a great listener & always made me the perfect cup of coffee.Funny thing is I only drank coffee @ her home.Guess when she fixed it the way she knew I liked it she stirred in a tsp. of love too.She kept me fat @ Xmas with her yummy plate of homemade cookies plus my personal favs coconut balls!She also got me to use her best & easy fried fish recipe.In her lifetime she made lots of pans of fried fish being the great & patient fisherwoman.

We were saddened to hear about Ethel's passing.  We had only met her a few times but enjoyed visiting with her.  Mike has known Mark for a long time through his hunting days.

Mark, I can't even begin to tell you how my heart is breaking for you and your family!  I am so sorry for the loss of Ethel!  I loved her and enjoyed talking with her at the senior lunch at church for all those years.  Hugs to you and your family.  Ethel was an amazing person and she will be greatly missed.  

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm hopeful that you're finding peace in many memories.  My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you.
Tammy Champa

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Oh, my heart hurts with you, Mark, and family!  Ethel is a treasured friend that I will miss greatly.  As neighbors we enjoyed leisurely visits outdoors in the summer and cozy chats indoors at other times.  Her caring heart and warm hospitality made for happy memories of our times together!  Our time of prayer together linked our hearts forever. 


So grateful for the love Ethel and Mark have demonstrated through their relationship.  My heartfelt prayers are with you as the sorrow is heavy at this time. May our God of comfort hold you snug in His loving arms!


With love...~Sandie Luck


 

Dear Carmen and family, sending love, hugs & prayers to you at this time.❤️

Mark I'm so sorry to hear about Ethel, I'm thinking of you and family...RIP


 

Mark and Ethel’s entire family… I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Ethel so much… I am so sorry for your loss. We had so many good times together. Best times were in Hawaii and San Diego... Plus that canoe trip where Dick dumped me in the river!! We did have some great times. I will truly miss her. May God’s comfort and love surround you all during this time of sorrow. Love you all so much. Joanne Markeel