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Paul Luther Groth, age 85, of Ellendale, MN passed away on April 4, 2022. Paul was born on November 18, 1936, to Oscar and Alice Groth in Mason City, IA. He attended school in Mason City until moving to Ellendale in 1953. He graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School in 1954. Paul went to Waldorf College. Paul married Mary (Bartsch) on December 16, 1956. He worked briefly at Wilson’s in Albert Lea, MN. Upon his father’s death, Paul went to work laying floors

Ralph Randall, 88, of Albert Lea, passed away on March 20, 2022 at the Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, Albert Lea, MN. A private family service will take place at a later date.  Ralph Nyborg Randall was born on the family farm in Summit Township, Steele County on March 27, 1933 to Cecil and Alma (Nyborg) Randall. He grew up on the farm north of Geneva, MN and graduated from Ellendale High School. After graduation he joined the Army. After his

Alyce S. Randall passed away on March 7, 2022 at ThorneCrest Retirement Center, Albert Lea, MN.  A private family service will take place at a later date. Alyce Sarah Randall was born in Geneva Township, Freeborn County on August 27, 1934 to John and Sybil (Helgeson) Flim. She grew up on a farm near Hollandale and graduated from Albert Lea High School. After her schooling, she was united in marriage to Ralph Randall. Alyce worked as a secretary at a law

Nina C. Anderson, age 97, of New Richland, formerly Ellendale, passed away on February 17, 2022.  Nina was born on July 8, 1924 in Northwood, Iowa to Martin and Betsy Spilde.   She loved flowers, driving, helping her husband on the farm, dancing, spending time with family and friends, baking/cooking- (her apple pies were always made from scratch.), going on trips to Arizona in the winters for over 20 years and grabbing lunch with her friends at Semcac. She retired from Owatonna Canning

James “Jim” Fred Stiernagle, age 85 of Hartland, passed away January 5, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date on his farm, and burial will take place in the Freeborn Cemetery.  To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guest book, go to: www.mvfh.org Jim is survived by his children; Shirley (Steven) Rose, Dwayne (Sharon) Stiernagle, David (Jacqueline) Stiernagle, Denise (Kenny) Meyer, Daniel (Kimberly) Stiernagle,

NEW TO NEW RICHLAND - Care Center Administrator Dave Dunn Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud By MELANIE PILTINGSRUDStaff Writer As of July 19, Dave Dunn is the new administrator at the New Richland Care Center.“It's been an absolutely wonderful change,” Dunn says. “This is a great facility, great staff. The community has been very welcoming. I think it was my second or third day on the job, I had my first board meeting with the city council. The mayor and the other

  By DEB BENTLYStaff WriterFor most folks, “a day at the circus” conjures up images of performers in shiny costumes demonstrating feats of derring-do for an audience seated on benches under the big top snacking on peanuts and cotton candy. The picture includes, of course, trained animals, trapeze acts, and clowns.All that was true, of course, of the two performances of the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus which came to New Richland Sunday, August 8. But for anyone whose “day” at the

Steven R. Stadheim, age 75, of Ellendale, MN, died suddenly at his home, Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  Funeral services were held Monday, December 27 at 11 a.m. at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, rural New Richland, MN.   Visitation was Sunday, December 26, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. The family requests that masks be worn when visiting with the family.  Burial will be in the church

Martha Katherine (Young) Ignaszewski, age 97, of Wells, MN, passed away peacefully at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN on Monday, Nov 15, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Monday, November 22, 2021, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN, with Father Greg Havel and Deacon Gene Paul officiating.  Visitation will be 2:00-5:00 PM Sunday November 21, 2021 at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home with a prayer service at 5:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour

Across the street from the current Bruss Heitner Funeral Home parking lot is the location for the new building, set to be completed in 2022. Above is a computer generated model of what the building is expected to look like. By SUE NASINECOwner, and director at Bruss Heitner Funeral Home I have wanted to be a mortician since I was ten years old. Sadly, the death of one of my best guy friends led me to realize that I wanted to help

Cleon L. Christenson, age 96, of Freeborn, MN, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home where he lived for 70 years. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN with Pastor Chris Leistra officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will

Grace Lydia Miller, 89, of rural Waldorf, MN was called home to her Savior Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Mankato. A funeral service to celebrate a life well lived was held Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN, where she was a faithful member for many years; Pastor Michael Mathews officiated. Visitation was two hours prior to the service from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church on Monday, Sept.

Remembering the life of Sharon “Sheree” Utpadel. Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Life/Interment Service for Sharon A. (Wayne) Utpadel that is to be held at Geneva Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. Fellowship and lunch to follow Interment at Geneva Community Center from 2:30-5 p.m. Sharon died on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the New Richland Care Center.  She was 82. “Sheree,” as she was affectionately known, was born on September 13, 1938 to Arnold J.

BREATHTAKING - A monarch butterfly rests on a milkweed flower along a local road. A bee feeds on native bee balm in an area conservation plot. The study of native plants--including both milkweed and bee balm--is an important element of studying monarch butterflies.  Star Eagle photo by Deb Bently By DEB BENTLYStaff Writer Wendy Caldwell, executive director of Monarch Joint Venture, has been studying monarch butterflies and their interconnectedness with the environment since her college days beginning back in 2007. She is

Delores Mardell (Schroeder) Rosenau, age 95, passed away peacefully at the New Richland Care Center on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN with Pastor Michael Matthews officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM September 11, 2021 prior to the Funeral. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home of Wells is assisting the family. Please leave online condolences at www.brussheitner.com. Delores was born on June

Mary Louise Groth, age 84, of Ellendale, MN passed away on September 2, 2021. Mary was born on June 27, 1937 in Owatonna, MN.  She graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School in 1955 and attended Winona State college for a year.  She married Paul Groth on December 16, 1956.   Mary and Paul bought Groth Furniture from Alice Groth in 1967 and continued to run it for over 40 years, until 2007.  Mary was extremely good at helping her customers with styles and

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ade. He will be sadly missed for his kindness, loving and gentle ways and generosity. He had a way of softening the hard days and making good ones even brighter. His legacy will live on in the lives of those he touched.  Adryn Lowell Sponberg was born August 4, 1936, in New Richland, MN, the son of Herbert and Lucille Sponberg. He was baptized and

Michael William Pfeffer (age 72) passed away Sunday, August 15 at Rochester Methodist Hospital surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea.  Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.   Mike was born in Mankato, MN on February 25, 1949, to Paul and Catherine Pfeffer.

Daniel Leo Wagner, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away at home at the age of 77 on Saturday, August 14. Dan was born on May 1, 1944 in Albert Lea, MN to Wilbert and Ruby (Hatle) Wagner. He graduated from Ellendale high school in 1963. Dan had many skills, including small engine repair, woodworking, home construction, and gardening. Some of his passions included hunting, fishing, farming, tinkering in his shop, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, going to auctions and garage

  Dean Allan Richardson passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021, due to an accident on his way to work. A visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m.. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN is assisting the family. Online condolences can be left at brussheitner.com. Dean was born in Albert Lea Minnesota at the Naeve Hospital on September 9, 1944,