In Loving Memory of Allan Howard Morken 1932-2023 It is with heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Morken, a dedicated farmer, loving husband and strong father. Allan departed this world in his home on Decembeer 19 at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family with his devoted wife of 71 years. Born June 5, 1932, to … [Read more...]
Odell M. Soberg
Odell M. Soberg, 87, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mabel, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. Odell was born October 2, 1936, in Spring Grove, to Alfred and Inga (Larson) Soberg. He attended country school near his home before attending the Mabel High School. He farmed with his father near Hesper, Iowa, until his father died in a … [Read more...]
Mark A. Stevens
Mark A. Stevens, 65, of Spring Grove, formerly of the Decorah area, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis., from a long battle with cancer. Mark was born October 17, 1958, in Decorah Iowa, to Milton and Ruth (Wernett) Stevens. As a young man, Mark enjoyed farming on the family farm with his dad. He also owned and milked his own herd … [Read more...]
Gary L. Lund
Gary L. Lund, 80, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Gary was born December 27, 1942, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Lawrence and Ella (Long) Lund. He liked to say that he was born and raised in Sheldon, Minn., a place dear to his heart. Gary married Della Kvall on June 12, 1960. Together they had three … [Read more...]
A Silver Lining
A dark cloud has been looming over the southeast Minnesota town of Spring Grove, a town of 1,238, since Northern Engraving announced a “mass layoff.” Currently, 80 employees work at the plant in Spring Grove and approximately 50% of them reside in the Spring Grove and Caledonia area. Spring Grove Mayor Saundra Solum shared, “I can only speak to the production plant in Spring … [Read more...]
Ordell K. (Andy) Anderson
Ordell K. (Andy) Anderson passed away peacefully November 28, 2023, in Lutz, Fla., at the age of 84. Andy was born April 5, 1939, to Hildus and Geneva Anderson in Spring Grove, Minn., graduated 1957 from Spring Grove High School and enlisted into the Air Force. He has lived the last 45 years in Florida, retiring from Martin Marietta. He is survived by his wife Tracy, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Says Goodbye to Councilor Rohland
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, November 21 at 168 West Main Street in Room 100. Mayor Saundra Solum called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Council members present included Trent Turner, Chad Rohland, Heather Edgington, and Karen Folstad. Also in attendance were City/Clerk Administrator Jana Elton and Spring Grove’s newest council member, Michael Hagen. Council … [Read more...]
Marilyn Jeanette (Hemmes) Sylling
Marilyn Jeanette (Hemmes) Sylling, age 79, went from her earthly home to her heavenly home on November 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1944, the first of five children of Wilbert and Esther (Jurgens) Hemmes and was raised in Humboldt, Minn. Her family grew into a big “yours, mine and ours” crew after her mother died at a young age, her … [Read more...]
Arlie C. Blexrud
Arlie C. Blexrud, 85 of Hokah, and recently of SpringBrook Village in La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born September 24, 1938, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Winton and Ella (Sollien) Blexrud and attended schools in Spring Grove. Arlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He served on board … [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...]










