By Annika Doberenz In the “Kingsland Officials Looking to Keep Athletes Successful” article on page 29 of the July 22, 2024, issue, due to a miscommunication, not all of the pertinent information was included. It was stated that the first aspect of the referendum on which the district would be voting was for the replacement of the school’s roof. While that is true, the funds … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Do You Ever Feel Lonely?
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Traditional, Christian hymns have much to offer our world today. In about 1855 Joseph M. Scriven composed the words to a great Christian hymn. From time to time, I believe we all feel lonely, discouraged and sad. For our devotions today, I’d like … [Read more...]
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson, 92 of Spring Valley, Minn., died on July 31, 2024, at Spring Valley Living. Janice Yvonne Anderson was born to O. Vinton and Jennie (Daily) Anderson in Cresco, Iowa, on May 29, 1932, living in and attending school in Ostrander, Minn., before graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1950. She married Roy Christopherson on October 20, … [Read more...]
Paul C. Olson
Paul C. Olson, 74, of rural Mabel, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Paul was born February 14, 1950 in La Crosse, Wis.,to Perlind and Elvina (Nerstad) Olson. In 1969 he graduated from Mabel-Canton High School. He farmed on the family farm near Mabel in Preble Township of Fillmore County. On February 28, 1987, he married Donna Stetzer … [Read more...]
Signe Rosalyn Cone
Signe Rosalyn Cone, age 81, of Rushford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by her family. Signe was born on December 12, 1942, in Fairmont, Minn., the youngest daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Simon) Holland. She grew up with her sister Jane on the family farm. She attended country school and was a 1960 graduate … [Read more...]
Randal “Randy” Feine
Randal “Randy” Feine, a beloved son, brother and friend, was received by Jesus on July 28, 2024, due to a sudden illness, at the age of 62. Born on August 29, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Vernon and Ethel (Sievers) Feine, Randy spent his early years on the family farm in Rushford, Minn., surrounded by the love of his family. Randy’s compassion and dedication were evident in … [Read more...]
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide passed away on July 29, 2024. Jana was born Febuary 2, 1970, in Spring Valley, Minn., attended Mabel-Canton Elementary school and lived on a dairy farm. She moved to Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1992. She lived in Hiawatha Homes for 30 years, in the 24th Street house and the Middlebrook house. Two years ago, she moved … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” “Bubba” Howe
Bob Howe, 73, of Rochester, Minn., died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Methodist Hospital. Bob was born December 4, 1950, in Duluth to Ralph and Elaine (Harrington) Howe. In his early years, he lived in and around Fillmore County where he raised his kids with his first wife, LeeAnn. During this era, he held an impressive variety of jobs, ranging from EMT to managing a … [Read more...]
Rita A. Sackett
Rita A. Sackett, age 75, of Preston, Minn., died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. at The Club Bar and Veterans Organization, 217 Saint Paul St. SW in Preston, Minn. Inurnment for Rita will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – … [Read more...]
Carolyn Ann “Kayno” Bell
Carolyn Ann (Borgen) Bell, affectionately known as Kayno, passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 68 at her home in Lanesboro, Minn. She was born on April 24, 1956, in Lanesboro to Ernest and Julia Borgen. Kayno graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1974 and soon after began a fulfilling career at Mayo Clinic. In the fall of 2006, she retired from the radiology … [Read more...]