Adagene Marie Teske (Lauerman, Linn), 87, of Duluth, MN, passed away on March 11, 2025, at home with her family beside her. She was born in Hammond, IN on December 23, 1937, to Clifford and Kathleen Lauerman.

Ada married Glen Linn and moved to Duluth, MN in 1968, where she raised 6 children. After the passing of Glen Linn, she married William Teske of Duluth, MN. They resided in the Woodland Community and were members of St. John's Catholic Church. Ada enjoyed her career as a meat wrapper for 42 years, retiring from Miner's Inc, Piggly Wiggly/Super One.

Ada enjoyed many hours of stain glass, gardening and canning, she was a natural caregiver herself, and she will always be remembered for her unconditional love of family, friends and community.

Ada generously donated herself to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program, continuing to help others through the teaching program.

Ada was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Glen Linn and William Teske; daughter, Linda (Markus, Trombley) Ostrander; great-granddaughter, Dalia Tromblay; brother, Cliff (Feller) Lauerman; and stepson, Glen (Skip Linn).

Ada is survived by her children, Debbie (Ron) Lathrop, Brian (Penny) Linn, Lance (Rhonda) Linn, Kasey Sandberg, and Patrick (Michelle) Linn; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Beverly Deskins (OH), Kathie Fraser (IN) and Mickie Bates (KY). She was also blessed by her step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter that she loved deeply, as her own.

The family wishes to thank Aspirus St. Luke's Hospice Program for the wonderful care of Adagene and her family.

Visitation to be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25th at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, with Memorial Service at 1:00 PM and reception to follow.