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...]
Robert “Bob” Ullom
Robert “Bob” P. Ullom was born November 13, 1951, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Percy and Winnifred (Cray) Ullom. Bob passed away peacefully at home with his best friend holding his hand on December 17, 2023. Bob attended school in Chester, Iowa, and graduated from Crestwood High School in 1969. That is where Bob met the love of his life Becky Rathert. After high school Bob … [Read more...]
Eileen Churchill
Eileen Janet Churchill passed away on October 1, 2023, at her home in Spring Valley, at the age of 102. She was the fourth born child of Melvin and Helen (Johnson) Root. Born June 11, 1921, she had 10 brothers and sisters. Early on, she lived in western Wisconsin before the family relocated to the Bear Creek and Racine, Minn., area. In 1935 she took up residence with Dr. … [Read more...]
Gary L. Lund
Gary L. Lund, 80, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Gary was born December 27, 1942, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Lawrence and Ella (Long) Lund. He liked to say that he was born and raised in Sheldon, Minn., a place dear to his heart. Gary married Della Kvall on June 12, 1960. Together they had three … [Read more...]
Marcene “Mick” Johnson
Marcene “Mick” Johnson, 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., formerly of Stewartville, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a short time on hospice, with family by her side. Marcene was born March 15, 1947, to the late Frank and Mary Ann Lammers. On October 30, 1966, she married Dale Johnson of Harmony, Minn. In their 57 years of marriage, they had three children: Paula (David) … [Read more...]
Karl Hoefs
Karl Hoefs of rural Spring Valley, Minn., passed on to be with his Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, while in the care of Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital. He fought a tough and courageous battle against Stage 4 lung cancer for over two years, with overwhelming support from friends and family. Karl was born December 18, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to … [Read more...]
Erika M. Fairs
Erika M. Fairs, age 41, of Wykoff, Minn., and formerly of North Adams, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her home. Erika was born on March 3, 1982, and was raised in North Adams. She was the daughter of David Babcock and the late Laurie Babcock. Erika graduated from Drury High School in 2000 and continued her education, graduating from Mildred Elley in 2002. … [Read more...]
Michael “Mike” Kenning
Michael “Mike” Kenning passed away unexpectedly in Tokyo, Japan, on October 20, 2023, while walking his beloved dog in a park. Mike was born in Spring Valley, Minn. on December 26, 1967, the youngest of nine children. He attended Spring Valley Schools and graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester, Minn. He attended Marquette University and the University of Minnesota. … [Read more...]