The dear heart of a Honey of a woman has gone silent, but the way she lived and loved remains. Virginia A. Yankee passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls, Wis. She was born August 21, 1924, in Ashland, Wis. Virginia was the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Tedlund) Lofblad. On March 1, 1948, she was given in marriage to Ervin A. … [Read more...]
Leo L. Bernard
Funeral service for Leo L. Bernard will be held 1 p.m. Saturday January 4, 2020, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery. Leo Leroy Bernard was born April 4, 1927, in Washington, Minn., the second of four … [Read more...]
Marzolf Implement: 65 years of service and relationships
Corey Marzolf, owner of Marzolf Implement in Spring Valley, says that throughout 2019, his business is celebrating 65 years in business, and he attributes that longevity to two guiding principles. Marzolf Implement has always stressed good service after the sale, and maintaining strong relationships with their customers. Regarding the origins of Marzolf Implement, Corey … [Read more...]
Lucille Daggett
Memorial services for Lucille J. Daggett will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Susan Li officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on the day of the service. Lucille J. Daggett, age 86, of Spring Valley, died December 25, … [Read more...]
Kingsland approves levy
On December 16, all Kingsland School Board members (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader) were present when the board held the annual “Truth in Taxation” public meeting at 6 p.m. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent, so Principal Scott Klavetter led the meeting. No citizens attended to ask questions, but … [Read more...]
Helen Leutink
Helen Leutink, 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St Marys Campus Rochester, Minn. Helen Maxine House was born January 24, 1926, daughter of Alva and Eunice (Wyman) House in Mantorville, Minn. While working for Rochester Dairy in the lab, she met her future husband Leonard Leutink, who was a mechanic for Rochester … [Read more...]
Lyle Kruse
Lyle Kruse, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thanksgiving Day 2019 at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec 2, 2019, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, followed by burial with military rites in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Cresco. Friends called from 9:30 a.m. Monday until time of services. Lyle was born on … [Read more...]
Gary Kohn
Memorial service for Gary O. Kohn will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Christmas Music Open House at Faith Church, Spring Valley
There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Library donation bins removed
Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on November 25. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was in his sheriff’s department uniform, so although he was in the room, he was not performing in his role on the council. No citizens asked to address the council. Library … [Read more...]