Melvin W. Schmidt, age 99, formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, Minn. Melvin Schmidt was born October 13, 1920, in Jordan Twp., Fillmore County, Minn., to Ernest and Alvina (Meisner) Schmidt.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff.  Melvin  attended school through the eighth grade and … [Read more...]

Ilene D. Kasten, 82, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Ilene Donna Norgarden was born September 22, 1937, in Ostrander, Minn., to Ernest and Norma (Northness) Norgarden. After graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1955, Ilene was employed as a bookkeeper at Home Federal Savings Bank. On April 8, 1956, Ilene was … [Read more...]

Andrew M. “Pat” Neville 77, of Rochester, formerly of Spring Valley, died Saturday, May 16, 2020. He died peacefully in the arms of his wife at home from complications of the long-lasting effects of Agent Orange, which he was exposed to while serving his Country in Vietnam. Pat was born March 17, 1943, to Sarah (Beall) Neville of Wyoming and Andrew D. Neville of South … [Read more...]

Delores M. Erichsen, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday May 9, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Delores Marie Erichsen was born February 20, 1930, in Lemond Township, Steel County, Minn., to Melvin and Margaret (Keller) Anderson. She attended and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1947 and continued her schooling at Rochester Vocational School, receiving a … [Read more...]

Rose M. Kowles, 82 of Winona, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Adith Miller Manor, Winona Health Campus, Winona, Minn. Rose Marie was born September 8, 1937, in Hibbing, Minn., to Ralph and Marie (Odde) Barber and she graduated from Keewatin High School.  She attended Hibbing Community College and classes at Saint Mary’s University, Winona, Minn.  On June 23, 1956, she … [Read more...]