Karen J. Bennerotte, age 58, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Spring Valley, Minn. Karen Jean Long was born October 24, 1962, daughter of Kenneth and Judith (Rathbun) Long in Spring Valley. She attended Spring Valley High School. Karen married Roger Tienter and the couple divorced. On April 25, 1981, she married Dave Lecy and to this union two children were born, … [Read more...]
William “Willy” Bly
William “Willy” Bly, 67, of Rollingstone, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2021. William John Bly was born on December 14, 1953, in Austin, Minn., to Donald and Donna (Leibold) Bly. He grew up in Babbitt, Minn., where he graduated from high school in 1972. He married Kathy McEntyre and they had two children. They later divorced. He served in the Coast … [Read more...]
Spring Valley charging lot to be spruced up
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on May 10. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was city clerk/administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors were on hand to address the council on any topics. The council made quick work of the agenda, as the entire meeting lasted under … [Read more...]
Kingsland reminds spectators to “mask up”
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on May 3, with all members participating. Athletics and Activities Director Mark Fitzpatrick and Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Mark Fitzpatrick stated that at Kingsland sports and activities, many spectators are attending without wearing a mask. He asked for the board’s input on how … [Read more...]
Spring Valley deer hunting nixed
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on April 26. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the city’s consideration of a request to allow … [Read more...]
Mark Allan Means
Mark Allan Means was born to Roy Henry Means and Delores Helen (Huntington) Means on January 22, 1957, in Austin, Minn. His education was received in the Spring Valley School District. Mark graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1975, and went on to attend the Albert Lea Area Vocational Technical Institute, majoring in accounting. After receiving his degree in 1977, Mark … [Read more...]
John Rolli
John Rolli, age 73, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on March 17, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. John Milton Rolli was born May 1, 1947, to Harold and Shirley (Jahns) Rolli. John graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1965, and then from North Central Bible College with a degree in Christian Education. He served in Korea and Vietnam in the United … [Read more...]
Lawrence “Mick” Rathbun
Lawrence “Mick” Rathbun, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Spring Valley Living, in Spring Valley, Minn. The Funeral service for Mick will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral … [Read more...]
Kris Fairchild
Kris Fairchild, age 58, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Wednesday April 7, 2021 at his home. Kris Perry Fairchild was born February 19, 1963, in Maine to Norman and Dollyann (Johnson) Fairchild. He attended and graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, Minn., in 1981. He continued his education at Cambridge Community College and joined the United States Army … [Read more...]
Rodney “Rod” Skare
Rodney “Rod” Skare, age 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., died peacefully on Sunday April 11, 2021, surrounded by his family at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Rodney Dean Skare was born November 8, 1935, in Spring Valley, Minn., Fillmore County to Verna Guy Skare. He attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1953. Following graduation he attended Austin Area … [Read more...]