It is with great sadness that we announce that Eileen Rose Freeman, 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., and she will be dearly missed. Eileen was born December 22, 1929, to Leslie and Anna (Frutiger) Kirkland of New Haven, Minn. She married Warren Freeman in 1952 in Spring Valley, Minn., where … [Read more...]
Phillip Eugene Musel
Phillip Eugene Musel passed away August 12, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, with his brother Wayne at his side. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on January 9, 1954, to Edith (Hamersma) Musel and Robert J. Musel. They lived in rural areas of Eyota, Preston and Spring Valley. Phillip lived with his parents until their passings, he was also preceeded in death by his … [Read more...]
Bruce D. Welch
Bruce D. Welch Bruce D. Welch, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Bruce Donald Welch was born on June 20, 1940 in La Crosse, Wis., to Clarence and Ruth (Guenther) Welch. Bruce grew up an only child in La Crescent, Minn. He attended school in La Crescent and then graduated from high school in La Crosse, Wis. Bruce’s strong work ethic … [Read more...]
Stacey Hoffman York
Stacey Hoffman York, 63, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in a tragic car accident. Stacey was born August 14, 1957, in Santa Monica, Calif. to William (Bill) and Cornelia (Connie) York. She graduated from Foothills High School in 1975 and later from Saddleback Community College. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of … [Read more...]
Arvid Elwin “Stub” Blade
Arvid Elwin “Stub” Blade of Spring Valley, Minn. died on July 28, 2021, in the Ostrander Nursing Home at 90 years of age. Visitation for Stub will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Sunday, August 1, from 3-5 p.m. with a meal served from 5-7 p.m. at the Spring Valley VFW Hall. Graveside service and burial will be on Monday, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. at the Spring … [Read more...]
Mark Mlinar
Mark Keith Mlinar, age 62, went home to be with his Savior on July 4, 2021, after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Mark was born in Cresco, Iowa, on April 26, 1959, to M. Keith and Jean (Parker) Mlinar. He attended school and graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco. This is where he also met his wife and best friend, Julie. After graduation they were … [Read more...]
Walter Babineau
Walter Babineau, age 96, of Rice Lake, Wis., died Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Rice Lake. Walt was born on July 31, 1924 in Minaki, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from the Warroad High School in Warroad, Minn., and then entered the United States Army in 1943 during WWII and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. He was married to Donna Fristad on July 11, 1948, in Kelliher, Minn. … [Read more...]
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson passed away on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, with his wife of 67 years by his side. He was 95 years old. He was born October 6, 1925, to Osmond and Helen (Markham) Davidson. He attended country school north of Spring Valley through the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents, and eventually bought a portable … [Read more...]
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1931, in St. James, Minn., to Harold and Clara (Schwingler) Simpson. She graduated from Maynard High School in May of 1949 and married Raymond “Paul” Beving on February 2, 1950. To this union were born three daughters: Dianne (Paul) Stevens of Caledonia, Minn., Cheryl (Wolfgang) … [Read more...]
Marilyn Mabel Majors
Marilyn Mabel Majors, 89, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 31, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1932, the only child of Herbert and Ruth Finke of Spring Valley. She attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1950 and later attended college in Winona. She married her childhood sweetheart, John R. (Bob) Majors in 1952 and they … [Read more...]