Marlo Mensink, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on September 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 2, 1941, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Virgil and Jessie (Vrieze) Mensink. He grew up in the Cherry Grove, Minn., area on a farm with two sisters and two brothers. He attended country school through the eighth grade. In the ninth … [Read more...]
Arol Clifton McCaslin Jr.
Arol Clifton McCaslin Jr., age 72, of Owatonna, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Arol was born in LeRoy, Minn., to Gale and Arol McCaslin Sr. on May 12, 1952. He graduated high school in LeRoy, Minn., and college in Ely, Minn. He loved nature, which led him to spend many … [Read more...]
Phyllis Louise Hendrickson
Phyllis Louise Hendrickson was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on August 25, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1942, to Herbert and Gaynol (Bauer) Meyer in Spring Valley, Minn., and was raised along with her five siblings on the Meyer family farm just north of town. She attended Spring Valley Schools where she graduated in 1960, which she always said was “The best class … [Read more...]
Bonnie Lou Dungan
Bonnie Lou Dungan passed from this life on August 10, 2024, into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, after a 10-month battle with uterine cancer. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jesse Ralph Quinlan and Mae Rose Taylor Quinlan. She was the eldest of 11 brothers and sisters. Her parents moved frequently between Ohio and southern Kentucky. Bonnie married Ross Edward … [Read more...]
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson, 92 of Spring Valley, Minn., died on July 31, 2024, at Spring Valley Living. Janice Yvonne Anderson was born to O. Vinton and Jennie (Daily) Anderson in Cresco, Iowa, on May 29, 1932, living in and attending school in Ostrander, Minn., before graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1950. She married Roy Christopherson on October 20, … [Read more...]
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide passed away on July 29, 2024. Jana was born Febuary 2, 1970, in Spring Valley, Minn., attended Mabel-Canton Elementary school and lived on a dairy farm. She moved to Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1992. She lived in Hiawatha Homes for 30 years, in the 24th Street house and the Middlebrook house. Two years ago, she moved … [Read more...]
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Julie was born on September 18, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clemons and Margaret (Koenigs) Goergen. She grew up in Adams, Minn., attended and graduated from Adams High School in 1964. Folwlowing … [Read more...]
Alyce Westphal
Alyce Westphal, 90, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 18, 2024. Alyce was born May 1, 1934, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She graduated from Wykoff HS and was married to James Westphal on June 9, 1952. She and Jim settled in Spring Valley, Minn., and raised their four children. Alyce enjoyed raising and showing dogs, traveling, and spending time with … [Read more...]
Deborah Kay Sheldon
Deborah Kay Sheldon, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away July 15, 2024, at her home after a hard battle with cancer. Deb was born in Rochester, Minn., on November 28, 1956, to Herb and Idell (Prouty) Parker. Deb married Charlie Sheldon of Spring Valley, Minn., on March 23, 1985. She worked at St. Marys hospital for 37 years, starting in housekeeping and with hard work … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time. Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940, in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University. On December … [Read more...]