Rickie Allen “Rick” “Ranger” Hyland, age 65, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away October 12, 2019, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born November 12, 1953, in Olmsted County to Lester and Shirley (Douglas) Hyland. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1972. On November 17, 1973, he was united in marriage to Janine Hamlin in … [Read more...]
Dave C. Vrieze
Dave C. Vrieze of Spring Valley, Minn., ascended to heaven at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester on Halloween Eve, October 31, 2019, at age 65. David Charles Vrieze was born June 30, 1954, in Spring Valley Township, Minn., to Garth and Dorothy (Maricle) Vrieze. Dave was a lifelong resident of Spring Valley. He was employed at Hormel Quality Pork and most recently at … [Read more...]
League of Minnesota Cities meeting hosted in Spring Valley
On October 30, Spring Valley hosted a Greater Minnesota Regional meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC). The event was co-sponsored by the Southeast Minnesota League of Municipalities. Running from 2-8pm at the Spring Valley Community Center, the event offered informational sessions throughout the afternoon and evening, targeting topics of interest to city officials … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council discusses sewer issues
Sewer repairs and issues were addressed during the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on October 28, with all members present (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Immediately prior to the meeting, a public hearing was held regarding a residential property in violation of City Code 90.55 … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets hearing on junk violation
Immediately prior to Spring Valley’s city council meeting on October 14, a public hearing was held regarding a proposal for the city to vacate a portion of Griswold Street. The portion is described as “that part of Griswold Street which runs east of the intersection of Griswold Street and Highway 16.” No citizens commented during the public hearing, so it was then closed. … [Read more...]
Marion L. Boyd
Marion L. Boyd, 90, died on October 8, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn. Marion Louise Hoopman Boyd was born on April 21, 1929, to Walter and Louise (Nise) Hoopman on their farm in Howard County, Iowa. She attended Liberty country school in Albion Township, graduated as class valedictorian from Cresco High School in 1947, then attended Iowa State … [Read more...]
Arleen M. Patten
Arleen M. Patten, age 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, October 7, 2019, at her home. Arleen Marion Bakken was born September 18, 1927, in Wanamingo, Minn., to George and Amanda (Kyllo) Bakken. After graduating from Pine Island High School, she worked at Mayo Clinic as a lab technician until her marriage to Richard “Dick” Patten. They were married June 2, 1948, at … [Read more...]
Loretta Kay “Landy” Hansen
Loretta Kay "Landy" Hansen, age 77, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, due to complications from Mantle-Cell Lymphoma. Loretta was born on November 12, 1941, to Roy and Marguerite Landy in Minneapolis. She was one of five children. Loretta graduated high school from the Academy of Holy Angels, attended the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sidewalk and junk complaints
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on September 23. Mayor Archer was absent, so Mike Hadland led the meeting. Other members in attendance included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Bryan Owens was present, and the council discussed the issue of negotiating an easement regarding his property at 412 West High … [Read more...]
Lester Fimon
Graveside services for Lester Fimon will be held 11 a.m. Saturday October 12, 2019, at Frankford Cemetery, Mower County. Lester J. Fimon, age 98, of Spring Valley, died Monday September 23, 2019, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. He was born January 17, 1921, in rural Spring Valley, to Joseph and Wilhelmina (Rutz) Fimon. Lester attended rural schools and served in the … [Read more...]