Beverly Plaehn, at the age of 93, has passed away on May 25, 2024, at Spring Valley Senior Living Center. Beverly Jean Kain was born on May 5, 1931, in Iowa Kossuth County, Plum Creek Township on her parents’ farm, to Edward and Viola (Dacken) Kain. She was greeted by her 3-year-old sister and eventually welcomed three younger brothers. Beverly grew up in Plum Creek … [Read more...]
John Edward Weymiller
John Edward Weymiller, 94, of Eitzen, Minn., passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Thornton Manor Care Center, Lansing, Iowa. John Edward Weymiller was born April 11, 1930, in a log house in Sand Cove, Allamakee County, Iowa, to Edward and Rosine (Fruechte) Weymiller. He attended a one room school for seven years and then completed eighth grade in New Albin, Iowa. After … [Read more...]
Raymond W. Hare
Raymond W. Hare, 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at home, with his love by his side, on May 23, 2024. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home. … [Read more...]
Brian Bell
Brian Bell, age 77, died on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with leukemia. Brian grew up in Lanesboro and was the son of Theodore and Rose Bell. A celebration of his life will be held at St Patrick’s church in Lanesboro at 10 a.m. on June 28, 2024. Brian’s full obituary can be located at www.beidelmankunschfh.com. … [Read more...]
Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton
The Lord called Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton home on May 16, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn. to Harvey and Shirley (Elton) Kraling. Bonnie graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. She married Galen (Sonny) Casterton on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs), where she continued to be an active member and Sunday School … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Surprise!!!
By Pastor Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center, Spring Valley Life is full of surprises. An old friend calls you out of the blue. The weather forecast calls for a nice sunny day and it storms. The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the NBA Playoffs after 20 years! My brother-in-law died last week... We really never know what will happen in life. We’re often surprised and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Joshua James Erickson, 45, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/2/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Brandon Dennis Johnson, 25, Houston, Minn., 4/18/2024, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Nicholas James Jore, 43, Spring Grove, Minn., … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Spring Grove: A Quaint Norwegian Town With Big Charm
By Hayden St. Mary Down in the very southwest corner of Houston County, Minn., is a small (population of 1,240 as of 2022) Norwegian-based town called Spring Grove. Named after a spring of cool, fresh water situated in a grove of stunning hardwood trees found nearby, Spring Grove is the very first Norwegian settlement in all of Minnesota, dating back to 1852. This small town … [Read more...]
Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson
Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson, 95, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on June 7, 2024. Sevy was born on July 18, 1928, in Granger, Minn., the son of Anthony and Leona (Linderman) Severson. He grew up in Preston, Minn., and … [Read more...]
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink passed away peacefully Monday May 20, 2024, in Pine Island, Minn., surrounded by family. Dolly was born March 13, 1931, to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange on the family farm west of Harmony Minn. She attended Big Spring School for eight years before graduating from Harmony High School in June 1950. Dolly attended Big Spring Church where she was … [Read more...]