NRHEG Star Eagle

137 Years Serving the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Area
Newspaper of Record for NRHEG School District
Newspaper of Record for Waseca County, MN
PO Box 248 • New Richland, MN 56072

507-463-8112
email: steagle@hickorytech.net
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Robin John Groenewey, infant son of Heather Wilkie, Geneva, and John Groenewey of Clarks Grove, Minn., went to be God's Angel on Feb. 1st, 2014. Robin was born Feb. 1st in Des Moines Iowa. Although we only had him for a short time, he will always be remembered.

Robin is survived by his mom and dad, triplet siblings, sister Sophia and brother Ridley, grandparents Randall and Carolyn Wilkie, Ellendale, and Tom and Kathie Groeneweg of Clarks Grove, Mn. Also great grandparents Wilma Haberman Ellendale, Wanita Wilkie Medford, Joe Groeneweg Clarks Grove, and Richard and Delores Lindell Albert Lea. Robin also has a Great great grandmother, Lola Sorensen of Owatonna, and  many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hamilton Funeral home in Does Moines Iowa was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

A  memorial trust  fund has been set up at First National Bank Waseca/Ellendale branch, P.O. Box 337, Ellendale Minn. 56026, c/o Heather L. Wilkie.


“The Lord takes many away, even in infancy. They were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth.” - Joseph Smith.

Our perfect angel, Emily Florence Possin, was born silently on January 29, 2014.

Emily is the daughter of Tom and Jessica Possin of New Richland. She is survived by five brothers, Jesse, Zachary, Seth, Daniel, and Levi; her paternal grandparents, James and Chris Possin of New Richland; her maternal grandparents, Reo and Merle Pratt of Apple Valley; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her life, though brief, was a blessing to all those around her.  We would like to thank all those who have offered their love and prayers during this time. 

Marjorie Arlis Schroeder, 85, of Rosemount, MN, died Monday, January 27, 2014 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. 

She was born on March 5, 1928 at home in Berlin Township, the daughter of Rudolph Osmer Anderson and Ethel Olena Anderson. She was baptized on May 6, 1928 and confirmed on June 7, 1942 at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN. She is a graduate of Ellendale High School. On May 25, 1947 she married Norbert Wilfred Schroeder at LeSueur River Lutheran Church. She Later married Donald C. Palmer on July 21, 1978.

Frances (Wayne) Nelson, age 92, of Fargo, North Dakota, died peacefully on January 20, 2014, due to respiratory complications from pneumonia at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California. 

Victoria Mary Wilder, age 95, of Wells, MN, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at The Shepherd’s Inn, Wells, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 2 from 1–4 p.m. at  Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Father Thomas Niehaus will officiate and interment will be in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN is in charge of arrangements.