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...]

John F. Koch, 56, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn.  John was born October 12, 1967, to Dan and Karen (Briggs) Koch. He was married to Michelle “Shelly” Lex. The two later divorced. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. John had a green thumb when it came to gardening and took a special interest in trees. … [Read more...]

Helen Joyce Fenstermacher, age 84 of Champlin, Minn., passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024.  Helen was born on June 20, 1939 to Erwin and Amanda Hintze of Spring Valley, Minn. After Helen graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1957, she attended business school in Rochester, Minn. Helen married Robert Fenstermacher on June 27, 1959, in Spring Valley and they … [Read more...]

Joyce Marie (Meisner) Magnuson, age 79, of Austin, Colo., and formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at HopeWest Hospice, Grand Junction, Colo. Joyce was born April 20, 1944, in Wykoff, Minn., the daughter of Ewald and Hulda (Horstman) Meisner.  Joyce graduated from Wykoff High School in 1962, attended Dental Assistant School in the Twin Cities and … [Read more...]