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Sep 21, 2016

A sad day in New Richland

Eads was featured as the Star Eagle’s “Neighbor” in May 2007, when his children were age 3 and 7 months. According to the Albert Lea Tribune, the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Dept. received a call at 5:47 p.m. Monday from the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance in locating Eads. Minnesota State Patrol also helped in finding Eads, who was found just outside of the city of Freeborn. Medical examiners were involved and the investigation continues, but law enforcement has no reason to believe the manner of death was anything other than suicide. A press release issued by the Waseca County Sheriff’s office Tuesday stated: "It is with heavy heart that we share news that Chief Scott Eads of the New Richland Police Department took his own life on the evening of Sept. 12. "Chief Eads leaves behind a wife, Candace and two young children. Sheriff Milbrath has been in contact with the New Richland city administrator, and the Sheriff's Office will be handling all calls and police matters for the city of New Richland until further notice. "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers while they work through this difficult period. Chief Eads was a part of our Law Enforcement family here in Waseca County, so obviously this is shocking news for all involved. If you have any questions or information, please feel free to contact Sheriff Milbrath anytime." The investigation is being handled by the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Kurt Freitag told the Star Eagle Tuesday afternoon that he’s just as shocked and saddened by the news as anyone. There was nothing that would even remotely suggest Eads would do such a thing. He was not under any investigation nor was he suspected of any wrongdoing. “He was a pretty stand-up guy,” said Freitag. St. Peter's Lutheran Church in New Richland was open Tuesday for prayer and meditation. New Richland's City Hall and a patrol car were decorated in blue lights Tuesday night, and people gathered in the parking lot to talk, hug and pray. Some people left flowers on the squad car's hood. Someone left a wooden cross with Eads' badge number. On Wednesday, locals were tying blue ribbons on trees in town in memory and honor of Eads, and residents displayed blue porch lights that night. The squad car remained decorated at City Hall and people continued to drop off flowers. Visitation is set for Friday, Sept. 16 from 4-... (Newrichlandstar)

Jan 8, 2016

Richard Bjelland, 1929-2016

Albert Lea TribuneRichard Bjelland, 1929-2016Albert Lea TribuneHe attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 21, 1951, Richard was united in marriage to Leona Stalheim in Albert Lea. He was a heating and air conditioning contractor, owning ... (Albert Lea Tribune)

Oct 17, 2015

Wanda Rose Crom

Northwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s name to the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice program in Albert Lea. Wanda was born on Jan. 29, 1927 in Mitchell County to Theresa (Kirchgatter) and Arthur Kronemann. Wanda attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse in Rock Township, followed by high school in St. Ansgar. Wanda met Dwight Hooker Crom at the Terp Ballroom in Austin, Minn. They were married on April 22, 1951, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rock Township, Mitchell County, and subsequently had four sons: Doyle, Bruce, Ralph, and Jason. Her sons all remained in the area with the exception of Bruce, who stayed in California to live and work after serving in the Navy and graduating college. Wanda worked at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Carroll George, and then spent 12½ years at Winnebago in the Stitch craft building, until she and Dwight retired together in 1989. Wanda had an amazing sense of humor and quick wit. She was able to see the best in others and always had a positive attitude, even in trying times. Raising her family was her greatest joy. Wanda loved keeping a daily journal. She also loved flowers, bird watching, wildlife, arts and crafts, sewing, and letter writing. Her stationary was delightfully hand-created, and her cards and letters were always fun to read. Wanda bro... (Mason City Globe Gazette)

Oct 12, 2015

Wanda Rose (Kronemann) Crom

Northwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s name to the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice program in Albert Lea. (Mason City Globe Gazette)