Evelyn Voigt, 94, of Taopi, passed peacefully into the kingdom of heaven while residing at Wildwood Grove on Monday evening, July 8, 2024 Evelyn Marion Bly was born February 8, 1930, to Glenn Jr. and Amber (Rucker) Bly in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up on the family farm south of Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948. While at an April dance at … [Read more...]

Arlene Rose Oeltjen, age 90, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Spring Valley Living, where she had resided for four years. Arlene Rose Poldervaard was born on March 6, 1934, at home in Sheldon, Iowa, to Isaac and Eva (Koster) Poldervaard, and was the third of six children. Arlene lived in May City, Iowa, where she helped on the farm and worked at Red’s Café in Hartley, … [Read more...]

Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years. Jeff was born on November 9, 1952, in Breckinridge, Minn., to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Minn., and Altoona, Wis., where he graduated from Regis High School. Jeff attended community college before … [Read more...]

John Kruegel passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at age 90, with family members by his side. John Charles Kruegel was born on June 30, 1933, to Arlow and Mildred (Baker) Kruegel in Spring Valley. He grew up in Forestville until age 11 when his family moved to Spring Valley. He attended rural schools until the eighth grade. While working at the local Spring Valley … [Read more...]

Beverly Plaehn, at the age of 93, has passed away on May 25, 2024, at Spring Valley Senior Living Center. Beverly Jean Kain was born on May 5, 1931, in Iowa Kossuth County, Plum Creek Township on her parents’ farm, to Edward and Viola (Dacken) Kain. She was greeted by her 3-year-old sister  and eventually welcomed three younger brothers. Beverly grew up in Plum Creek … [Read more...]

Michael “Mike” Blanchard, 76, of Savage, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Savage Senior Living Facility at Fen Pointe on the afternoon of Saturday, April 27, 2024. Michael Steven Blanchard was the eldest child born to Junior “Corky” and Dorothy (Allen) Blanchard on September 3, 1947. Michael was married to Theresa Schwering on May 8, 1971, until she … [Read more...]

David Elwin Horsman, 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., peacefully passed away April 14, 2024. Despite the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, David’s spirit remained resilient. Through the dedication of his wife and loved ones, David was able to remain at home through his final days, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. David was born on March 27, 1946, to Catherine … [Read more...]

Vernon Wayne Jahn, age 93, of Bloomington, Minn., died peacefully at Fairview Southdale Hospital on March 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Vernon was born in Spring Valley, Minn., to parents Carl and Alma (Jeche) Jahn. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948 and worked at First National Bank in Rochester until he joined the Navy in December 1950.  During … [Read more...]

Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander  was born on January 8, 1943, in Cokato and raised in Howard Lake, Minn.  After graduating from high school, she moved to the Twin Cities to work.  Sandy met Leroy Zander, on leave from the Marines, during a mutual family event. When Leroy was recovering in Chicago after being wounded in Vietnam, Sandy traveled many times from Minnesota to Chicago … [Read more...]