Service Information
Karen E. Adams, age 79, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Karen Ella Bertha Adams was born on April 6, 1940, in Long Prairie, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William and Eva (Smith) Kaun. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her faith as a youth. Karen received her education in Long Prairie and was a graduate with the Long Prairie High School class of 1958. Karen then furthered her education for two years in Minneapolis, Minnesota achieving a Secretarial Degree.
On November 12, 1959, Karen was united in marriage to Roger Adams at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Steven, Mary, and Amy. Karen and Roger resided in Long Prairie, Brainerd, Crookston, Hutchinson in 1975, and most recently Clear Lake in 1983. They shared 52 years of marriage until the passing of Roger on March 12, 2012.
Karen was employed as a Secretary at numerous locations in Brainerd, Hutchinson, and Crookston.
Karen enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, traveling, and camping. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family at many family functions and attending family’s sporting events. Karen’s grandchildren meant a lot to her.
Karen was a member of the South Santiago Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Minnesota.
Karen passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson, at the age of 79 years. Blessed be her memory.
Karen is survived by her:
Children, Steven Adams and his wife, Pam, of Hutchinson, MN,
Mary Radtke and her husband, Ron, of Jordan, MN,
Amy Bujarski of Clear Lake, MN;
Grandchildren, Ty Adams, Elizabeth Lamb and her husband, Jim, Tait Adams, Trace Adams and his significant other, Marrisa, Tory Adams, Beth Bujarski, Nathan Bujarski;
Great-Grandchildren, Tristen Adams, Ella Adams, Hunter Adams, Macklin Lamb;
Sister, Ann Uecker and her husband, Marvin, of Riverton, WY;
Sisters-In-Law, Carlene Kaun of Tulsa, OK,
Beverly Kaun of Wadena, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Karen is preceded in death by her Parents, William and Eva Kaun; Husband, Roger Adams; Grandson, Noah Radtke; Brothers, James Kaun, William Kaun Jr.
Judy and Mike Bowatz says
So very sorry for your loss.
Loria Manna-Larimer says
I will always have fond memories of the time spent with your mother. the times the four of us got together played cards had a lot of laughs and we can’t forget the trips to the casino. She’s in the loving arms of her husband now. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you God bless you.
Janet Trekell says
So very sorry to hear of her passing; she was a wonderful friend. a devoted loving wife. and loved her children and grandchildren and so very proud of all of them. May she rest in peace in the arms of her LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER. Peace to you and your families as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandma.
Gary Gehlen says
Steve & girls,
I will never forget your parents. When I lived in Hutchinson your dad and I fished together at times. Steve, I remember your footballs playing days at HHS. Now Roger & Karen have reunited. Just think how great can that be for them!
Tammy Vind Baker says
Steve, Mary & Amy,
Sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman who could make you laugh any time. She was a blessing to my family and will be missed by all. Now my parents and your parents can play cards in heaven and have a good laugh. God Bless you all.