Joanna Elaine Mensink, 53, of rural Spring Valley, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends. Joanna was born May 1, 1965, in Dixon, Ill., to Roberta and John Smith Sr. Joanna and her family settled in Minnesota in 1992. On June 3, 1995, Joanna married Brent Mensink at Saetersdal Lutheran Church, Harmony, Minn. Together they … [Read more...]
Spring Valley updates snow removal policy
The Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 11. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council discussed the proposed update to the city’s Snow and Ice Control Policy. It states, in part, “Normal removal of snow will occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Russell H. Hancock
Funeral services for Russell H. Hancock will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Reverend Mark Van House and Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Spring burial will take place at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield Township, Fillmore County. … [Read more...]
Paul D. Bowen
Paul D. Bowen, age 66, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Paul Bowen will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs officiating. Burial will take place that afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Minnesota State … [Read more...]
Gary Lee Ronken
Gary Lee Ronken, age 70, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Committal Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday February 15, 2019, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. A time of fellowship will follow … [Read more...]