Ronald Jahnke, 89, of Waukon, Iowa, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Memorial services were held Monday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial with military honors took place at Waterloo Ridge Cemetery, Dorchester, Iowa. Friends greeted the family from 9 a.m. until the … [Read more...]
Jerry Lee Markham
Jerry Lee Markham, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away on November 2, 2023, in Ostrander, Minn. Jerry was born to Donald and Adeline (Affeldt) Markham on October 17, 1942, in Austin, Minn. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., where over the years he was active with the Luther League, Sunday School, and church counsel. … [Read more...]
Paul Marks
Paul Marks, 58, of Houston, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at Gundersen Health System. Paul was born November 27, 1964, to Raymond and Sharon (Amann) Marks. He graduated from Houston High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. On December 7, 1991, he married the love of his life, Sandy Ladsten and welcomed her two children into his life. Together … [Read more...]
Maynard I. Rustad
Maynard I. Rustad, 83, of Rushford, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Maynard was born September 9, 1940, in Rushford to Clarence and Helen (Overby) Rustad. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1958. Maynard worked until his retirement as a field surveyor for Tri County Electric. On November 12, 1977, he married Sharon … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Ramon Salas Itehua, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/13/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Jesus Emiliano Jambrina, 58, Decorah, Iowa; 10/10/2023, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department Frank John Jilk, 51, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/21/2023, Speeding (46/30), Fine … [Read more...]
Autumn Beauty Reveals the Glory of God
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) One evening toward the end of the day, I saw a glorious sight as the final rays of sunlight were shining across the valley and giving radiant beams of light to bright red and orange trees in the distance. The blue sky, dark pines and glowing colors of red … [Read more...]
Why Spring Grove Schools Should Invest in Air Conditioning
By Addison Kessler The Spring Grove Schools should invest in air conditioning because, even though it is getting colder out, it will last the school for 10 to 15 years. This topic has been brought up many times when talking about what to do with the extra money that the school acquires. Air conditioning is important during the warmer months because it will keep the students … [Read more...]
David Frank Tewes
David Frank Tewes, 67, of Caledonia, Minn., died at Gundersen Lutheran on October 30, 2023. He was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on June 9, 1956, to Paul Herman Tewes and Shirley Joan Tewes (Ranzenberger) where he lived and worked on the family farm with his siblings. David Tewes had the biggest heart known to anyone who knew him. His love of farming and helping others will … [Read more...]
Darlene Joan Sutherland
Darlene Joan Sutherland, 88, passed away November 1, 2023, in the Independent Apartments at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Darlene was born February 24, 1935, in Chatfield to Myrtle and Elnor (Olson) Danielson. Darlene attended country school and transferred to Chatfield schools, graduating from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield. On November 29, 1953, … [Read more...]
Joan Marie Cheney
Joan Marie Cheney, age 70, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. Joan was born on March 10, 1953, to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson in Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1971. Later that year Joan married Henry “Hank” Cheney on August 14, 1971, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. She worked as a … [Read more...]