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...]
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...]
Richard “Dick” Webster
Richard “Dick” Webster, 90, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital. Richard Gene Webster was born January 14, 1936, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to LaVerne and Vermona (Alberts) Webster. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955. Following high school, he went to work for IBM. Dick married Geraldine “Gerrie” Hovey on … [Read more...]
David Warren
David Warren, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died of natural causes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley. David Everett Warren was born on October 30, 1936, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Roland and Marian (Wiseman) Warren. He grew up in Spring Valley and graduated high school in 1956. Once out of high school, he entered the … [Read more...]
Susan R. (Himle) Berg
Funeral service for Susan R. Berg will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2026, also at Zumbro Lutheran Church – Rochester, Minnesota, and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The burial will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring … [Read more...]
Michael Edward Zimmer
January 29, 1960 – July 19, 2026 Michael Edward Zimmer, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on January 29, 1960, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Edward Zimmer and Rita Heusinkveld. A lifelong resident of Spring Valley, he graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1980. On July 4, 1980, Mike was … [Read more...]
Rev. Norman Clarence Witt
Rev. Norman Clarence Witt, 88, passed away in St Paul, Minnesota, on June 27,,2026. A memorial service for Norman will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota, on July 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Norm was born June 29, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He lived on South Ridge in rural Houston County, Minnesota, where he farmed … [Read more...]
Betty Kathryn Gardner
Betty Gardner, age 86, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Albertville, Minnesota; Spring Valley, Minnesota; Plymouth, Minnesota; New Hope, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Affectionally known as “Betty the Bookie,” for her enthusiam to win a $2 bet (and her extreme displeasure of losing) was born on January 17, 1940, to Wendell and Francianna Keeler. She grew … [Read more...]