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Louise G Pederson, 74, passed away Thursday, September 14 2023 at the New Richland Care Center. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at Bayview Freeborn funeral home with visitation held an hour prior. Reverend Kent Otterman will be officiating.
Louise was born February 24, 1949 to Carlyle and Ernestine Johnson in Albert Lea. She grew up in Ellendale and attended school there for 12 years and was a member of North Freeborn church. She married Clifford Pederson in September of 1975 and together they worked on a dairy farm for many years. When she wasn’t busy with the farm, she often enjoyed playing cards or going to the casino.
Louise is survived by her sisters, Alice Johnson; brother Martin (Karen) Johnson; many nieces and nephews, and Biz LeLoyStitz.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Pederson; her parents, Carlyle and Ernestine Johnson; sisters, Julie Hagen, Judy Tetzloff, Nancy Stitz; and sister-in-law, Susan Johnson.
Family thanks the New Richland Care Center for the good care they gave her for many years. Memorials are preferred to New Richland Care Center, St. Croix Hospice or donor’s choice.
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February 14, 2022 - September 8, 2023:
Makaylen was born on February 14, 2022 at Olmsted Medical Community Hospital in Rochester, MN to Adam and Mallory (Berg) Plotz. Makaylen was surrounded by the love of her family throughout her short 18 months on this earth. She enjoyed painting, dance parties on the deck, racing her grandparents down the hallway, and facetiming her aunties. She was always singing every letter of her ABC's, counting to 20, practicing her sign language, and reading her favorite books. Makaylen had a gift for making everyone in a room smile and laugh. She was the best snuggler, so very generous with her kisses and hugs, and she never left a sneeze unblessed. She loved to go with her family on camping trips, swimming at the pool, and playing in the sandbox. Makaylen was the most adorable little shadow to her big sister, constantly insisting that she could do anything Aliyah could do. As her family deeply grieves the loss of her physical presence, they will forever cherish and appreciate the gift of Makaylen's life to them. Heaven gained the most beautiful little angel, and she will forever be in our hearts.
Makaylen is survived by her parents - Adam and Mallory and loving sister - 4-year-old Aliyah of Stewartville; maternal grandparents - Steve and Rhonda Berg of High Forest, MN; paternal grandparents - Mike and Sue Plotz of New Richland, MN; maternal great- grandmother - Dianne Berg of Winnebago; paternal great- grandmother - LaVonne Kalke of New Richland, MN, and great- grandfather Tom Plotz of Wells, MN; Auntie Nicole Plotz and Uncle Shane (Jenni) Halvorson. Honorary aunties and uncles Laura (Tom) Hellendrung; April (Tyler) Aken; and Jeremy Westrum. Honorary cousins - Kylie and Kenny Hellendrung. Makaylen was preceded in death by her twin and older sibling that we never had a chance to meet here on earth; She was also greeted in heaven by her aunt Shelly Plotz; several great-grandparents - Vern and Virginia Ridgeway; George "Butch" Berg; Kermit Kalke and Phyllis Plotz.
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NICHOLAS GENE BARTELT, age 42, of Waseca, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
Nick was born on July 14, 1981, in Waseca to Douglas and Julie (Rieck) Bartelt. Nick had a wonderful childhood that began in Waseca before his family moved to Bixby. He spent many summer days and nights in Waseca with family friends where he helped with chores before having the day to ride three-wheeler, snowmobiles, or riding horses around the country side. At a young age, Nick learned how to work hard and play hard. He received his education at Blooming Prairie High School. While in high school he took college classes at Riverland Community College in Austin, studying diesel mechanics. Nick was united in marriage to Stephanie Marie Hoy on June 11, 2004 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland and together made their home in Waseca while raising three daughters.
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Fern Pearl Possin, 96, of Geneva, was born in Waseca County on May 3, 1927, to William and Alma (Bahr) Schultz. Fern went to school at District 49 and graduated from New Richland High School. After graduating, Fern moved to Owatonna where she lived and worked at Jostens until 1949. On November 6, 1949, Fern was united in marriage to Edward Possin until his passing on November 7, 2012. She worked at Security State Bank in Ellendale for 30 years and then at Green Lea Golf Course in Albert Lea until 2009. Active in her community leagues, Fern enjoyed bowling with the 30/30 League, golfing with the Weekender’s Golf League, and with friends at Green Lea Golf Course. In her free time, Fern volunteered for the St. Peter’s Ladies’ Aide in New Richland and enjoyed having coffee with friends in Geneva.
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Zachary Frederick Neitzel, beloved son, brother, and father, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on April 30, 2003, to Chad and Elizabeth (Economy) Neitzel.
Zachary attended and graduated from NRHEG High School in 2021. He had a passion for soccer and played on the high school team. Zachary also had a talent for baseball, having played t-ball at a young age and baseball through 11th grade.