Jeanne M. Smith, 95, of rural Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, of natural causes, at the Harmony Health Care Center where she had been a resident since 2018. Jeanne Margaret Hanson was born February 16, 1930, in St. Paul, Minn., to Evald and Helen (Thorstad) Hanson. She moved with her family as an infant to Rochester, Minn., where she grew up and … [Read more...]

Wilbert (Wil) Reinhold Mohlis, aged 95, of Kasson Minn., originally from Spring Valley, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born May 7, 1930, in Sumner, Iowa to Frederick and Hulda (Kirchman) Mohlis. He went to school in Waterloo and Cresco, Iowa. Wil met the love of his life, Evelyn Davis, in Cresco while registering for school. Wil and Evelyn were married in Cresco on … [Read more...]

Ronald Bornholdt, age 77, of Spring Valley, died on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Spring Valley, Minn. Ronald was born on January 5, 1948, to Russell and Caryle (Martin) Bornholdt in Kasson, Minn.  He married Dwyllis Westphal, they later divorced.  On April 6, 1985, Ronald married Sherry Bornholdt at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn.  Ronald … [Read more...]

Donald G. Oss, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Don was born at home in Spring Valley to parents Gjert P. and Julia Oss October 1, 1930. He was baptized and confirmed at the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, and attended the local schools, graduating in 1948. In 1952 Don received a degree … [Read more...]

Mary (Jones) Geary, age 85, of Chouteau, Okla., passed away peacefully in her home with her family on Friday, May 30, 2025. Born on November 27, 1939, to parents Paul and Eleanor Jones, Mary grew up in the Spring Valley, Minn., area, and eventually graduated from Spring Valley High School. Following graduation, she went to work at the Ability Building Center in Rochester, … [Read more...]

Brian Jonathan Pierce, age 64, of Cook, Minn., passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Brian was born on March 25, 1961, in Rochester, Minn. He was the son of Myron and Mary Pierce of Spring Valley, Minn. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. Ignatius Church in Spring Valley. On December 16, 1983, Brian was united in marriage to Lisa … [Read more...]

A memorial service for Marilyn Liebold will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial will take place following the service at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Marilyn Joyce Liebold, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Austin, … [Read more...]

Vicki K. Bowen, age 71, of Riceville, Iowa, and formerly of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away Friday August 8, 2025 at the Riceville Family Care Center. Vicki Kay Merkel was born September 2, 1953 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Harvey and Marcella (Jahns) Merkel. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1972 and attended college for a short time following. On … [Read more...]