GENEVA – Adella M. Granquist, of Geneva, the widow of Herb Granquist who started the annual Granquist Music Competition more than 40 years ago in the city, died Friday, Feb. 15, in El Cajon, Calif.

The annual competition, held during the Swedish Days festival, is hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Jean Gaines said she worked with both Granquists throughout the years to put on the music competition.

“That is sad, but she’d had some heart problems through the years,” Gaines said. “She was just a sweet little lady … always willing to help with the contest and follow Herb’s lead.”