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...]
Myra L. Skare
Myra L. Skare, 74, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Myra Lee Boland was born January 15, 1947, to Donald and Grace (Schonsby) Boland. She married Gerald Skare and the two later divorced. Myra worked at Mayo Clinic working in data entry and billing, and she also worked … [Read more...]
Fillmore County motorcycle vs. car crash
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, dispatch received a report of a motorcycle vs. car crash on Fillmore County Road 8 near the intersection with Mower/Fillmore Road, north of Spring Valley, at 4:13 p.m., on Tuesday, May 25. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the crash, along with Spring Valley Ambulance and Fire Departments. Both drivers were … [Read more...]
Karen J. Bennerotte
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...]