Eldena “Deenie” Seabright, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, July 16, 2019, at Spring Valley Living. Eldena Lucille Jacobson was born December 20, 1934, in Ostrander, Minn., to Herman and Mae (Clark) Jacobson. On December 31, 1951, Deenie was united in marriage to Jerry Seabright at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. She loved dancing and would sometimes go … [Read more...]
Karen A. Stackhouse
Karen A. Stackhouse, 64, of Stewartville, Minn., died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the VFW hall in Spring Valley, Minn., starting at 11 a.m. Karen Ann Wallis was born June 25, 1955 in New Port, Ark., to Jerry and Mary (Willis) Wallis. She married Terry Stackhouse in the late 1980s and they were recently … [Read more...]
Gerald A. Johnson
Gerald A. Johnson, 57, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Rochester Health Services West in Rochester, Minn. Gerald Alexander Johnson was born September 30, 1961, in Blaine, Minn., to Richard and Marian (Benjaminson) Johnson. Gerald loved the outdoors. He often spent time hunting and fishing and would take hunting trips to South Dakota, where he owned … [Read more...]
Spring Valley accepts bid on Industrial Park
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on July 8. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Seven bids had been received for the upcoming 2019 Industrial Park Expansion project, and those bids were reviewed by the engineering firm of Bolton & … [Read more...]
Stephen E. Welke
Stephen E. Welke, 66, of Preston, Minn., died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Maple Leaf Services in Preston. A graveside service for Stephen will be held Friday, July 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Stephen Erwin Welke was born May 23, 1953, in Austin, Minn., to Lowell and Shirley (Thompson) Welke. Stephen is survived by his … [Read more...]
Spring Valley recovers from flood
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on June 24. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Library Director Jenny Simon informed the council that, “It’s been a long month. We’re dry now at the … [Read more...]
Tyler Dale Bucknell
Tyler Dale Bucknell, 41, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Memorial services for Tyler will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and … [Read more...]
Cyrus “Cy” James Knutson
Cyrus “Cy” James Knutson passed away peacefully from kidney failure on June 16, 2019, in Spring Valley, Minn. Cy was born to Cyrus and Lillian Knutson on December 6, 1930, in Anoka, Minn. He grew up in Renville with his three siblings, Ellen, Russell, and Lowell. Growing up in rural Minnesota introduced him to a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing, nature, and wildlife, a … [Read more...]
Maynard Fred Schumacher
Maynard Fred Schumacher, age 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Friday, June 14, 2019, at Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Maynard Schumacher will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from … [Read more...]
Ruth E. Ness
Memorial services for Ruth E. Ness will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Ruth Ness, age 87, formerly of Spring Valley passed away Thursday June … [Read more...]