NEW ULM–Rev. Barbara L. Parker (Hunter), 84, died on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Evan, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The clergy will be Pastor Becca Krogstad.  Interment will be at Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.  A luncheon at St. Matthew’s church will follow interment.  Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Barbara is survived by her children, Dwight Parker of Blue Springs, MO and Deborah Alt of Morgan, MN; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite local library.