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Memorial Service for Earl Parriott will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home 1415 N. Hwy 13, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Rev. Pamela Jensen will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in New Richland. Visitation was from 5 - 7p.m. on Wednesday, August 25 at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home and also 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday. The service will be live-streamed via www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Earl Lloyd Parriott, age 89 of New Richland, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Thorne Crest Senior Living.
Earl was born on September 16, 1931 in Bricelyn, MN. He was the son of Leo and Clara (Donhough) Parriott. He graduated from New Richland High School in 1949. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in England until he was discharged in 1954. After returning home, Earl farmed with his father and raised turkeys on the family farm, which was one of the largest turkey farms in Waseca County. He married Kathryn Evenson on January 14, 1961 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Together they moved to the family farm and raised their family, farmed and raised hogs. Earl started working for Waseca County Highway Department in 1963 and worked for 31 years.
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Margaret Ellen Stuart of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully at Walker Methodist Levande in Cambridge on August 14, 2021 at the age of 101.
Margaret Ellen Johnson was born in a small house during a snowstorm on January 11, 1920 in the rural town of New Richland, MN to George and Minnie Johnson. She was the oldest of three siblings (with brothers, George “Bud” and Norman) and cousin to many in the community. Even though she grew up during the Great Depression, she didn’t think much of it because everyone was in the same boat. She grew up playing dolls, swimming at nearby St. Olaf Lake, roller skating, spending time with friends and, as a teenager, going to dances. In her own words, the most difficult year for her was 1942 when her father passed away from cancer when he was only 50. Margaret was 22 at the time.
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Michael William Pfeffer (age 72) passed away Sunday, August 15 at Rochester Methodist Hospital surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Mike was born in Mankato, MN on February 25, 1949, to Paul and Catherine Pfeffer. He was a graduate of Waldorf Pemberton High School. On December 24, 1968, he married Susan “Sue” Besser of New Richland, and they were happily married for 52 years. Together they raised two children, James “Jim” and Jill. Mike served his country in the U.S. Army from February 1969 to January 1971. He was a member of Post 75 (New Richland) for 39 years, filling roles of Post Commander, Color Guard, and Post Drill Team.
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It is with sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ade. He will be sadly missed for his kindness, loving and gentle ways and generosity. He had a way of softening the hard days and making good ones even brighter. His legacy will live on in the lives of those he touched.
Adryn Lowell Sponberg was born August 4, 1936, in New Richland, MN, the son of Herbert and Lucille Sponberg. He was baptized and confirmed his faith at Vista Lutheran Church, New Richland, MN. He received his early education in the New Richland, MN and Tucson, AZ areas, and graduated from New Richland High School in 1954. He received his undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN in 1958, his Master's Degree from Mankato State University, Mankato, MN in 1965, and his Doctorate Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI in 1968.
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Daniel Leo Wagner, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away at home at the age of 77 on Saturday, August 14.
Dan was born on May 1, 1944 in Albert Lea, MN to Wilbert and Ruby (Hatle) Wagner. He graduated from Ellendale high school in 1963. Dan had many skills, including small engine repair, woodworking, home construction, and gardening. Some of his passions included hunting, fishing, farming, tinkering in his shop, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, going to auctions and garage sales with his wife, and spending time with his family. In his younger days, Dan was famous for his perfect hair and athletic ability. All throughout Dan’s life, he was well-known for his problem-solving skills, and practical common-sense approach to any challenge. Dan had the heart of a servant. He was a quiet man with a humble heart. He easily won the admiration of those around him. His motto was “Anything worth doing is worth doing right”. Dan was a hero to his sons and daughters and grandkids.