Isaac T. Vick, 19, of Spring Grove/Dorchester, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 15, 2026. Isaac was born January 21, 2007, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Tim and DeeDee (Valadez) Vick. Isaac grew up attending the Spring Grove Schools, where he participated in several activities including trap shooting and football, graduating in 2025. He recently attained his private pilot … [Read more...]
Victor L. Shimek
Victor Louis Shimek, 95, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Facility in Plainview, Minnesota. Join us in celebrating Vic’s life on Saturday, August 29, from 1-4 at the Plainview Community Center. Victor was born November 12, 1930, to Edward and Mary (Bily) Shimek in Spillville, Iowa. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Spillville, and … [Read more...]
James Valentine Wise II
James Valentine Wise II passed away on August 8, 2026. James was born on April 2, 1984, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to James and Nadine Wise. He attended elementary through high school in Spring Grove, Minnesota. He was active in 4-H with his friends and neighbors in Black Hammer, Minnesota. After graduating high school in 2002, he worked with his father for Wise Masonry and … [Read more...]
Nathaniel Noé Drees
Nathaniel Noé Drees, age 16, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of his family and friends on August 16, 2026, after a tragic accident. Nathaniel was born on August 17, 2009, to Joe and Santi Drees of Spring Valley, Minnesota. Nathaniel was entering his senior year at Kingsland High School where he enjoyed playing football, running in … [Read more...]
Bill Moe
William “Bill” Clifford Moe, 67, of Peterson, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 15, 2026, after a long 7-year battle with cancer. Bill was born February 3, 1959, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Conrad and Mary Moe. He grew up in Somerset, Wisconsin, and later lived in Stillwater, Minnesota, and New Richmond, Wisconsin, before settling in Peterson, … [Read more...]
Daniel Morel
Daniel Morel, 86, was born in Bar-le-Duc, France, on November 11, 1939. He passed away August 10, 2026, at his home in Fountain, Minnesota. Daniel is survived by his wife Linda Hazel, two daughters: Laurence Morel (Fred Mboma) of Montreal, Canada, and Veronique Morel of Raonne, France; four grandchildren: David, Oliver, Florian and Valentin; and nieces and nephews. A … [Read more...]
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss, age 86, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Bay Harbor of La Crescent. Lola was born November 22, 1939, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy Grabhorn and Orena Moen. She graduated from Houston High School in 1959. She then moved to Milwaukee, where she met Roger Tiedemann. They were united in marriage and had two … [Read more...]
Fatal ATV Crash East of Fountain
On Saturday, August 15 at 2:15 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call of an ATV crash involving a 16-year-old male. The crash occurred on private property in Carrolton Township, east of the city of Fountain. Upon arrival by first responders, the male was unresponsive and was flown to St. Marys Hospital by Mayo 1. On Sunday, August 16, the victim died from … [Read more...]
James Roger Root
James Roger Root, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. James was born on April 5, 1933, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Elezer and Ruth (Hornseth) Root. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1951 and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to … [Read more...]
Linda Jean Stejskal
Linda Jean Stejskal, 72, a longtime Spring Valley, Minnesota, resident, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, with her family by her side. After a long and courageous journey living with COPD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Linda is now at peace. Linda was born on December 9, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Gene and Marjorie … [Read more...]