Bonnie S. Grabau, 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Spring Valley Living. Bonnie Sue Rathbun was born in Rochester, Minn., to Maurice and Nola (Warren) Rathbun on June 16, 1946, and lived on the family farm that her father grew up on. She went to Bateman country school and started school in Wykoff in 1959 where she graduated in 1964. Bonnie … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kendall
Herbert “Herb” Kendall, age 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Herb was born August 19, 1930, to Herbert Bartlet Kendall and Myrtle (Ayshford) Kendall in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Stewartville Schools until moving to their farm in Spring Valley, Minn., in 1944. In March 1947, he enlisted in the Navy. He was … [Read more...]
Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy Carrying Nine Occupants
According to Fillmore Sheriff’s Office Investigator Sgt. Dan Dornink, on February 16, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls indicating a crash in the 29000 block of County Rd 1 in rural Spring Valley. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had struck an Amish buggy with several occupants. Deputies responded to the scene … [Read more...]
Douglas “Melvin” Miland
Douglas “Melvin” Miland, 98, of Spring Valley, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at VFW Post 4114 in Spring Valley, Minn. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen McNamara
Mary Ellen McNamara, 95, a longtime rural Spring Valley, Minn., resident, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, surrounded by family, of natural causes, at Spring Valley Living Center. Mary Ellen Yetter was born November 22, 1928, to Harry Sr. and Mary (Baier) Yetter in Chatfield. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school and Chatfield High School, graduating in … [Read more...]
Sherry S. Pfremmer
Sherry S. Pfremmer, 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home. Sherry Sarah Schumacher was born September 20, 1947, in Austin, Minn., to Maynard and Carol (Mathison) Schumacher. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Pfremmer. She loved being at the farm and living in the country. Sherry owned many, many books and … [Read more...]
Noreen Hebig
Noreen Hebig, age 87, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Funeral service for Noreen will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jolene Knutson-Hanse officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley City Council Rings In New Year With Annual Business And Updates
On Monday, January 8, the Spring Valley City Council made quick work of their annual resolutions at their first meeting of the year. The Fillmore County Journal was named the official newspaper. Security State Bank, Home Federal Savings Bank, First State Bank and First National Bank were designated as the official depository of city funds with Home Federal Savings Bank being … [Read more...]
Douglas Melvin Miland
Douglas Melvin Miland, 98, of Spring Valley, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Douglas, better known as “Melvin,” was born July 15, 1925, to Francis Zinke. He was raised in rural Spring Valley by his grandparents Richard and Lydia Miland. He attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1942. Melvin loved playing football … [Read more...]
Lory Anne (Leibold) Shaw
Lory Anne (Leibold) Shaw, age 63, of Blooming Prairie, died at her home on Monday, December 25, 2023. Lory was born on November 10, 1960, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Edwin and Alean Leibold. She was united in marriage to John Shaw on October 29, 1977, in Spring Valley. John and Lory lived in Spring Valley until 1990, when they moved to Blooming Prairie. Lory worked for 12 years … [Read more...]