John P. Link, 51, of Kasson, Minn., passed away on April 17, 2017 at his home in Kasson. John Peter Link was born in Spring Valley, Minn., on March 19, 1966, son of Orlo and Ruth (Schoppers) Link. He was confirmed in the Wykoff Methodist Church, and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1984. John graduated from Mechanical School at Rochester Vo-Tech in 1986. Through the … [Read more...]
Kingsland budget and facilities mulled
The March 20 regular meeting of the Kingsland School Board focused largely on the longstanding challenges of budget and facility needs. All members were present: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts, along with Superintendent John McDonald. No one addressed the board during the “Public Comments” portion of the … [Read more...]
Stephen Leigh Mulholland
Stephen Leigh Mulholland, Registered Professional Archaeologist, born February 10, 1956 in Winona, died March 9, 2017 in Duluth. He attended St. Mary’s University, studying Computer Science, in Winona; University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, 1981, earning a B.A. in Anthropology; University of Minnesota, 2002, earning a M.A. Interdisciplinary Archaeological Studies. Stephen … [Read more...]
Tudie Simonson
Funeral service for Tudie Simonson was held at 1:30 p.m. March 20, 2017 at Bear Creek Lutheran Church, rural Grand Meadow, with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was held an hour prior to the service at the church. Orlajoy “Tudie” Simonson, age 85, of Spring Valley, died March 16, 2017 at Grand Meadow Health Care Center, … [Read more...]
Barbara Lee Kappers
Barbara Lee Kappers, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday March 19, 2017 at her home in Spring Valley. She was born December 18, 1935 at her family home in Spring Valley, Minn. She was the only child of Harry and Elva (Makowski) Kappers. Barb attended school in Spring Valley, graduating in 1953. After high school, Barb worked at various retail jobs in the Spring … [Read more...]
Spring Valley lot and property issues
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 13. All members were present: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Joe O’Connell was on hand to discuss the “former elementary school property” on which he is planning to put homes. … [Read more...]
Robert Turner ‘Bob’ Gustafson
Robert Turner “Bob” Gustafson, 81, of National City, Calif., died after being struck by a vehicle in front of his home while walking his dogs on Feb. 13, 2017. Bob was born to Gilbert T. and Elizabeth Gustafson on Jan. 16, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn. His father died in 1941. On June 18, 1949, Elizabeth married Walter Blakeslee and moved to the Blakeslee farm near Mystery Cave … [Read more...]
Spring Valley wall repairs slowed
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 27. All members were present: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council OK’d the Sportsmen’s Club raffle permit. After approving the previous minutes, agenda and bills, the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hires trio as ambulance director
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 13. All members were present: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. After approving the previous minutes, agenda and bills, the main item on the agenda was deciding how to fill the … [Read more...]
Arden Lenz
Memorial Services for Arden Lenz will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery at a later date. Arden K. Lenz, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., … [Read more...]