Obits
Francis Mucha
Francis James Mucha, 87, of New Richland, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Born on June 7, 1938 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Francis was the son of the late Frank Mucha and Mary (Paczkowski) Mucha. The youngest of five children, he grew up with four older sisters: Evelyn, Lorayne, Lorencie...
Earl L. Cleven
Earl Lewis Cleven, 77, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Cornick) Cleven, daughters Jessie Pendergrast and Katie (Nick Grangruth) Richards, grandsons Jaxon, Griffyn, and Ryker Richards, Nolen and Henry Pendergrast, and...
Donald Korman
DONALD “BUTCH” MELVIN KORMAN, age 72 of Owatonna passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home.
Butch was born on April 9, 1953 in Waseca to Melvin and Edna (Gehring) Korman. He graduated from New Richland-Hartland High School in 1971. Over the years, he worked for several companies,...
Cheryl Howell
Cheryl Ann Howell, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A funeral service will be held at the Ellendale Methodist Church in...
Shirley Sibilrud
Shirley Ann Farrow Sibilrud
February 25, 1930 – April 16, 2025
Shirley Ann Farrow Sibilrud, 95, of Hartland, Minnesota and Tavares, Florida passed away on April 16, 2025. Though her passing was unexpected, her life was a long, vibrant journey marked by love, laughter, and quiet strength....
Barbara Solberg
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN. The Rev. Linda McPeak will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Barbara Crowe Solberg was born March 9, 1931 at home near Hartland. Barb was the daughter of Ralph...
Michael Foster
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael James Foster, who died surrounded by his family on May 24, 2025 at the age of 51. A memorial service in Michael's honor will be held at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale, Minnesota on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The family will...
Michael Supalla
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Laurence Supalla, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched countless lives with his warmth, generosity, and extraordinary work ethic. Mike left us too soon, following a tragic farm accident, but his legacy...
Ardean Douma
Ardean D. Purdie-Douma, age 99, of Mankato, (formerly of New Richland) Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Lakeshore Inn Nursing Home after complications of a stroke in March of 2024. The memorial service will be held at Nasinec Funeral Home on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 a.m....
Jon A. Berg
Jon Albert Berg, age 73, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025. Born on January 27, 1952, he was the son of Albert and Helen (Rice) Berg.
Jon was a successful entrepreneur who served as the co-owner and CEO of North Central Plastics where he played a pivotal role in the...