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On July 28th, 2019, James Richard Webster, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in rural Minnesota Lake after Sunday dinner with his family.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Waldorf Community Center with Pastor Ava Adams-Morris officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be at Zoar Cemetery, rural Waldorf. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN, is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.brussheitner.com.

James Richard was born June 4th, 1936 in Madelia, MN to William and Ruth (Bolton) Webster. He was raised on the family farm in rural Minnesota Lake by his aunt and uncle, Hazel and William Burmeister, from the age of eight until he graduated from Waldorf Pemberton HS in 1954. Thereupon he took over the family farmstead and on June 7th, 1958, married Suzanne Neste and together they farmed the land and raised four children.

Jim was an impassioned farmer for over 50 years and in addition sold seed corn for PAG Seeds. He was an avid sports fan, devoutly following his beloved Twins, reluctantly supporting the Vikings, and could always be found cheering on the Lady Gophers. He was a lifetime member of Zoar UCC in Waldorf where he served many years as a council member. While he enjoyed camping and fishing in the outdoors, he truly adored the simple visits with family and friends around the dining room table.  He was a wonderful father, Papa, brother, and friend but nothing compares to the love he had for Suzy.

Funeral services for Mary (Theresa) Reese of New Richland, MN, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN. Pastor Paul Andree will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Friedrich Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the St Olaf Cemetery, New Richland.

Theresa died Friday, July 19, 2019 at the New Richland Care Center. She was 90 years of age.

Theresa was born October 25, 1928 in Waseca County the daughter of Robert and Helen (Kvasnicka) Behne. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1946 and on April 8, 1947 she was united in marriage to Joyce Reese in Claremont, MN.

Theresa made her home in New Richland since 1947 and was a very active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church involved with church circle, council member and past president of the church women. She had been employed prior to marriage at JC Penny then was a clerk with Martinson Grocery and later Billings Grocery. Theresa was a founder of Telecare in New Richland and served meals on wheels. She was a member of TOPS club, loved dancing and bowled until she was 80 years old! Theresa was a seamstress, enjoyed cooking, baking and cleaning.

Remembering Bradley Allen Goette…

A Celebration of Life for Bradley Allen Goette will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland. To honor his memory, please wear your favorite sports jersey to the service.

Visitation was from 4-7 on Sunday at Friedrich/Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour before the service at the church.

Bradley died on Tuesday, July 9, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, never giving up during his valiant journey with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.

He was born on February 28, 1972, in Albert Lea, the son of Vernon and Alice (Arneson) Goette.

Brad was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church and graduated from New Richland High School.

Brad lived his life with great purpose, always positive, always the voice of reason, and always wanted to be on the winning team.

Bradley is survived by his parents Vernon and Alice Goette, two sisters: Cheryl (Raland) Johnson of Ellendale and their children Kady, Ethan and Garret, Theresa (John) Larson and their children

Jean Jongbloedt, age 54, of New Richland, passed away July 16th, 2019 surrounded by her children.

She was born to Charlotte and the late Maurice Jongbloedt on May 6th, 1965, in Mankato and was raised in New Richland.

Jean is survived by four children: Megon Frost of Chaska, Elizabeth Miller of Burnsville, Zachary Lyons of Janesville, and Emily Mulcahey of Chaska. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren.

Jean loved being a caregiver, she was known as a protective mom, a loyal friend, and a loving sister. Jean was blessed to have had an amazing bond with her dad and now joins him in Heaven.

Jean had a strong faith in the Lord and trusted in God’s will, we know that she is now fully restored, free of the worldly things and having the best time with her Heavenly Father.

The family is having a private graveside service. They will be hosting a celebration of life at a later date.

Geraldine E. Lageson passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at a local care center. She was 92 years old. The family of Geraldine welcomes all to the Geneva Cemetery at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, for a special graveside service with interment to follow. Reverend Kent Otterman will officiate. 

Geraldine Elaine Lageson was born on September 10, 1926, near Ellendale, MN to Edward and Lydia (Jensen) Lageson. She grew up on the family farm. Geraldine attended school in Ellendale and graduated in 1945. After graduation, Geraldine left her hometown to become a nanny in the Minneapolis area. Later, she would work at an insurance company. After a brief marriage, Geraldine moved back home to the family farm. She, and her brother Lowell, helped take care of their parents until their passing. Geraldine was a strong woman. She loved the outdoors, wildlife, animals, and especially the cats she had before entering the nursing home.

Geraldine is survived by four nieces and their families: Susan (John) Madson, Kathleen Mead, Cindy (Dennis) Jensen, Vicky (Clarence) Rousslang, and Julie’s husband, Roger Ball; and several cousins.