Rosella J (Krieger) Bouten was born on July 23, 1931, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She was the oldest of eight children and was raised on the family farm in Spring Valley. She married Ralph Heagy on May 3, 1947, and together they had five daughters. Rosella remarried Victor Bouten in 1987 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Rose, or Rosie as she … [Read more...]
Scott Leonard Skaar
Scott Leonard Skaar of Rochester, Minn., passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, six months after being diagnosed with cancer. His wife and daughter were by his side at Seasons Hospice. Scott was born on October 20, 1949, to Merlin “Happy” and Mavis (Webster) Skaar in Rochester, Minn. He grew up in Spring Valley, Minn., graduating from Spring Valley High School. After High School … [Read more...]
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume surgeries and treatments that require blood … [Read more...]
Child Care Micro-Grant for in-home providers
Spring Valley Area Foundation and the Spring Valley Economic Development Authority announce Child Care Micro-Grant for in-home providers. Spring Valley area child care providers now have a new resource to help them grow! The Spring Valley Economic Development Authority (EDA), with support from the Spring Valley Area Foundation (SVAF), and the Southern Minnesota Initiative … [Read more...]
Irvin G. Asp
Irvin G. Asp, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He was one of 11 children born to Elmer Paul Asp and Mary Allie (Kately) Asp on May 13, 1937, near Springbrook, Wis. He grew up in the Hayward, Wis., area and attended Smith Lake and Munger country schools. He then attended Hayward Public … [Read more...]
Donald H. King
Donald H. King of Chatfield, Minn., formerly of Rochester, Minn., died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., following an almost three-year battle with brain cancer. Donald, “Donnie,” was born on March 16, 1945, to Herbert and Agnes (Twedt) King in rural Racine, Minn. He attended school in Hamilton, Racine and Stewartville. In 1962, he … [Read more...]
David R. Theiss
David R. Theiss passed away peacefully, at home with family surrounding him on Sunday, June 14, 2020. David Roy Theiss was born to Roy and Helen (Winters) Theiss on November 7, 1946, in Spring Valley. Dave graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1964. He married the love of his life, Mary Danielson, on December 9, 1972, at St. Ignatius Church in Spring Valley. He retired … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Hope Kathryn Vreeman
Hope Kathryn Vreeman was born April 28, 2020, to Derreck and Stephanie Vreeman of Spring Valley. At birth she weighed 6 lb. 6 oz. and measured 18.5 inches. She is welcomed home by older sister Haley. Grandparents are Bryan and Kathy O’Connell and Jerry and Judy Vreeman, all of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley approves TIF housing plan
The Spring Valley City Council held several types of meetings on June 8. First, beginning at 5:35 p.m., the council held a work session regarding the city’s capital planning. The work session was immediately followed by a public hearing about the proposed Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District No. 1-16. Then, starting at 6:20 p.m., the council held a regular council meeting. … [Read more...]
Gordon Wayne Eddy
Gordon Wayne Eddy, age 76, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020, at Regional Health Services of Howard County. Gordon was born March 20, 1944, in Spring Grove, Minn., to parents Bernard (Bud) and Irene (Staven) Eddy. He was raised by his stepfather Gilman Treangen and mother on farms in the Black Hammer, Mabel, and Highland areas. He was baptized and confirmed … [Read more...]