An official notice in March 2022 was delivered to Sherry Pfremmer of rural Spring Valley signed by Marie LeFebvre of Century Farms stating, “Let it be known that this farm, Schumacher Farm has been in continuous agricultural operation since nineteen hundred and twenty two, signifying more than 100 years of contributions to the community, state, nation and world.” The process … [Read more...]
Gerald Higgins
Gerald Higgins Gerald R. Higgins, 69, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Monday, April 18, 2022, following a long battle with kidney disease, at Mayo Clinic Rochester – Methodist Campus. A time of visitation for family and friends will take place from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday May 15, 2022, at Valley Christian Church in Spring Valley. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will follow the … [Read more...]
Ellsworth “Ell” Alton Heusinkveld
Ellsworth “Ell” Alton Heusinkveld, 88, of Mantorville, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, 2022, at Riverbend Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Ell was born March 3, 1934, in Spring Valley, Minn., the son of the late Alton and Vera (Wissing) Heusinkveld and raised on the family farm near Cherry Grove, Minn. He was a graduate of Wykoff High … [Read more...]
Paul Francis Douglas
Paul Francis Douglas, 82, of Rochester, Minn., died Friday, May 6, 2022, at Seasons Hospice House. Paul was born on October 29, 1939, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Merton and Dena (Lingbeck) Douglas. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1958. On November 12, 1960, he married Harriet Ann Reimann. The couple lived in Spring Valley and the surrounding area until 1969 … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Planting the seed
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Have you ever had this experience? You walk up to someone you know and ask “How are you?” The person answers, “Well, I lost my job last week. My spouse left me. I haven’t been able to sleep lately. My daughter fell and broke her arm in two places, and my … [Read more...]
Kingsland appoints Freet to rejoin school board
The Kingsland School Board met on April 18. Members present included Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, Kyle Rader, and Jackie Horsman. Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and Natasha Howard were absent. Mabel-Canton’s Superintendent, Gary Kuphal, participated in the meeting, as he is filling in as interim Superintendent during Hecimovich’s leave of absence. Due to the recent … [Read more...]
Spring Valley plans for summer events
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on April 11. All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Greg Melartin addressed the council regarding the request for street closures for the … [Read more...]
Corene Hamre
Corene Hamre, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Spring Valley Living. Corene Owens was born on September 16, 1927, in Hale, Mo., to Dewey and Opal (Crase) Owens. After graduating from Rapidan High School in 1945, she then attended Mankato State Teachers College. On July 26, 1952, she was united in marriage to Joseph Hamre in Mankato. Corene … [Read more...]
Dwight Owen Mathison
Dwight Owen Mathison, age 66, of Spring Valley, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home, due to complications of liver failure. Dwight, better known as “Bootsie” to many, was born in Lime Springs, Iowa, as the youngest son of Milton and Ruby (Dotzenrod) Mathison on January 26, 1956. He was preceeded in death by his parents, infant sister Sharon, sister Charlotte Harnack … [Read more...]
Passing of the gavel
Owners Dick and Julie Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, passed the gavel to new owners Kevin and Mindy Grabau of Greenleaftton, Minn., on March 17. Schwade and his wife sold Spring Valley Sales, but customers can be assured that they will continue to hear Schwade’s familiar chant at Spring Valley Sales as he continues to auctioneer. With a laugh Schwade said, “I can’t be home with … [Read more...]