Dorothy Maxine (Davis) Jahn, 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., died March 28, 2021, at Spring Valley Care Center. Maxine was born May 18, 1923, to H. Clell and Veta L. (Hiatt) Davis in Moravia, Iowa. She moved to the Spring Valley area as a young girl. In order to go to high school, she moved into town from her parents’ farm and stayed with a family as a nanny and housekeeper. … [Read more...]
New owner, same great service at Matt’s Body Shop
“Business ownership was kind of always in the back of my mind as something I wanted to do,” Greg Melartin said. Melartin recently purchased Matt’s Body Shop and Tire Service in Spring Valley and fulfilled his dream of owning his own business. It started back in the fall of 2020 when Melartin stopped into the body shop for some business and noticed a “For Sale” sign. He didn’t … [Read more...]
Kingsland works to seal out radon
The Kingsland School Board meeting originally scheduled for March 15 was postponed to March 18, due to a snowstorm. The meeting was held via Zoom technology. Heather Zweibohmer addressed the board to share her thoughts on Kingsland’s learning model. Explaining that she is a parent of three Kingsland students (in grades three, four and seven), Zweiboihmer said, “I just want … [Read more...]
Delores Loraine Peters
Delores Loraine Peters, 96, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Spring Valley Living. She was born September 9, 1924, to William and Iva Mlenar. She was the oldest of eight children. She was always “Sis” to the family and close friends. Delores grew up in Spring Valley and on March 29, 1942, she married Rexford Peters. He passed away in … [Read more...]
Ronda G. Leibold-Brogan
Ronda G. Leibold-Brogan, 66, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Ronda Gail Blade was born on October 14, 1954, in Riceville, Iowa, to George Blade and Irene Kruse. She was later adopted by Howard Allen Carr. Ronda graduated from LeRoy-Ostrander High School. In 1973, she married Stanley Clayton … [Read more...]
Home explosion in Bloomfield Township
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a 911 call was received by Fillmore County dispatch at 6:29 a.m., Friday, March 19, reporting an explosion and fire at a residence in Bloomfield Township in southwest Fillmore County. Spring Valley and Ostrander Fire Departments were paged, along with the Spring Valley Ambulance and Fillmore County Deputies. Upon arrival, the … [Read more...]
Kenneth Lyle Petersen
Kenneth Lyle Petersen, age 86, of Hudson, Wis., formerly of Spring Valley, died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday March 14, 2021. Ken was born February 10, 1935, in New Ulm. Ken is survived by his sister Vicky (Kenny) Rolloff, his three daughters: Laure (David) O’Connell of Hudson, Wis., Sherry (David) Gottsleben of Bloomington, and Cindy (Steve) Bailey of Oakdale, … [Read more...]
Archery hunt in Spring Valley discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on March 8. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Approximately 12 others were in attendance. The topic that appeared to draw the most interest from those attending was consideration of a … [Read more...]
Kingsland frozen pipe issue mulled
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on March 1, with all members participating. Building and Grounds Director Jason Thompson’s written report included, “Thursday evening February 18, as you well know, we had some excitement with a sprinkler line bursting… There were two recycling receptacles placed in front of the cabinet heater in the bell door vestibule, potentially … [Read more...]
Loretta Ascheman
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Loretta on February 25, 2021. Loretta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all. Loretta’s story started on January 23, 1947, the oldest child of Raymond and Dolores Sickler. She married her high school sweetheart Rick, who spent 54 years adoring his beloved wife. They were an inseparable team. … [Read more...]