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...]
Jerry George Bush
Jerry George Bush, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Spring Valley Living Care Center, where he was under Hospice Care. Jerry was born March 30, 1945, in Austin, Minn., to Charles and Erma Emma (Puck) Bush. He attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1963. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served … [Read more...]
Spring Valley drone purchase approved
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on September 9. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Two public hearings were held immediatey prior to the council meeting. The first hearing was regarding Spring Valley Senior Living’s request for the city to … [Read more...]
Sheri “Punky” Crews
Sheri “Punky” Crews, age 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic — St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Sheri Kae Grummons was born in Spring Valley on October 11, 1947, to Elik and Mildred (Lenz) Grummons. On November 19, 1966, Punky married Gary Crews in Maple View, Minn. Sheri owned and operated the Spring Valley trailer court and worked at the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley declines drone purchase
At the Spring Valley City Council meeting on August 26, the council heard a request from the fire department, asking for approval to buy a drone. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Brian Danielson explained that the department is interested in buying a drone, which … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets public hearings for September 9
During the Spring Valley City Council meeting on August 12, the council set three public hearings for September 9, beginning at 6 p.m. (immediately prior to the regular council meeting). All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Included in the public hearings on September … [Read more...]