Elda E. Stange

Elda Stange, 102, of Groton passed away October 22, 2026, at her home.

Elda E. Stange was born on December 14, 1923 to John and Emilie (Maske) Stange.  Elda was baptized on December 16, 1923 and confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1938.  She was raised on a farm southwest of Groton and attended West Hanson Country School.  After her father’s death in 1940, Elda and her mother lived with a brother’s family for a time before moving to Stratford with sister, Leona and family.  Elda never married but continued to live with Leona & Ed Siek, helping the family wherever she could.  She and Leona moved into Groton after Ed passed away and Elda did housework.

Elda was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Hanson until its closure, when she joined St. John’s Lutheran in Groton.  She was active in Alter Guild Circle, Good Cheer Circle and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Elda also taught Sunday School and helped make quilts for World Relief.  She belonged to Senior Citizens and Garden Club.  In 2014, she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama for her years of volunteer work. Elda was also given the Lifetime Service Award during the RSVP Recognition event for providing more than 4,000 hours of service with RSVP.

Preceding her in death were her parents, 6 sisters and 2 brothers.

Celebrating her life are her nieces and nephews, Elaine Pigors, James & Connie Rose, Roxanne Rose and many great nieces and nephews.

Casketbearers will be Bill McKiver, Steve Dresbach, Jim Rose, Ray Larson, Marvin Bahr and Ron Kroll.

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