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children: Athen Engen Viner, Ivy and Maya Engen, Fletcher Ricci, Dexter Koehler, Isabela Waters and Olivana Dummer; brother, Everett (Doris) Hagen; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arne on September 29, 2013; her parents; and sister, Verna Erickson. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel, Minn. Burial took place in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 23 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to the services at the church. The family prefers that the memorials be designated to the Arne & Marge Engen Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Mabel-Canton High School in Mabel, Minn.. Peggy Lex Funeral services for Peggy Lex were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2015 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. with Pastor James Scaife officiating. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015
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at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and one hour prior to the service at the church. Peggy Lex, age 62, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 surrounded by her family at her home. Peggy Jean Thompson was born November 19, 1952 to Roy and Margaret (Westphal) Thompson in Spring Valley, Minn. On December 30, 1967, Peggy was united in marriage to Shearam Lex at the Assembly Peggy Lex of God Church. Peggy worked as a waitress at Elaine’s Café in Spring Valley for many years. When she wasn’t working, Peggy enjoyed playing bingo, going to Treasure Island, fishing, wading in the water with her grandchildren, camping, feeding her grandchildren ice cream until they exploded, and having “tea parties”, which consisted of a can of pop and popcorn. Peggy is survived by her husband, Shearam of Spring Valley, Minn.; children: Sheila (Delon) Lecy of Spring Valley, Minn., Stacy (Bob) Tart of Spring Valley, Minn., and Michelle Koch of Rochester, Minn.; five grandPomeranian Dog • male • Small
Perks was born September 30, 2014. He is purebred. He is pretty playful and loves to be held. He is social, but quiet. Perks is good with other animals and so far hasn’t barked too much while here. He would make a wonderful family companion, with or without children. Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at: 3874 Co Rd W 20, Decorah, Iowa 52101 Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: animals@acegroup.cc If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at 563-745-8627.
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• Maintaining a healthy diet allows the spine to receive the nutrients it requires for good health. There’s nothing wrong with eating snack or junk foods occasionally. Problems arise, however, when we turn to such food frequently. The calorie load from snacks foods tends to be high and the nutrient value is either low or nonexistent. • If you still smoke, look into quitting. Smoking impairs blood flow. When blood flow is impaired, that keeps oxygen and nutrients from reaching the tissue of the spine. • The typical American lifestyle is far too sedentary. Our backs benefit when we take a break from sitting to walk around or exercise. Try taking 100 brisk steps every hour on the hour. • Good ergonomics at the workstation helps the back. Many people hunch over their keyboards or reach for the mouse in a way that stresses the shoulder, neck and/or back. The mouse should always sit a couple of inches from the keyboard. • Remember to warm up before indulging in physical activities like gardening or exercising. • When lifting something, bend the knees and keep the object close to the body. Above all, do not twist the body while lifting. • When moving a heavy object, don’t pull. Push instead. • Let comfort be your guide when choosing the shoes you wear all day. Low-heeled shoes are best for posture and the back. • When shopping for a mattress look for one that’s of medium firmness to give your spine the proper support. • A program of regular exercise will help to prepare the back and muscles to respond in healthy, pain-free ways. www.mettlerchiro.com or call (507) 346-1077
children; one great-grandchild; and siblings: Larry “Mike” (Sherry) Thompson of LeRoy, Minn., Laura “Susie” (Kenneth) Kohn of Spring Valley, Minn., Carol Potter of Spring Valley, Minn., and Janice “Pearl” Turbenson of Spring Valley, Minn. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Margaret; and brothers: Richard, Jerry, George, Milton, and Johnny. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com Opal Una Turbenson Opal Una Turbenson, age 100, of Spring Valley, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2015, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Opal was born to Emil and Anna (Gullickson) Dugstad on November 11, Opal Una 1914, in Bris- Turbenson tol, S.D. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1932. While spending the summer near Ostrander with her Gullickson grandparents, she met Hiram Turbenson at Luther League in church. They were married on April 15, 1934, in Cresco, Iowa, at the Lutheran church and were happily married for 65 years. They lived on a farm south of Spring Valley until 1972 when they moved into Spring Valley and built a house there. Hiram passed away in 1999. Opal continued to live in their home until she moved into the Spring Valley Care Center in 2010. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends. Opal loved to sing and did so for many years at Bloomfield Lutheran Church in rural Ostrander. She also enjoyed playing the organ, gardening, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a great cook and made many huge meals on the farm during harvest time. She loved her coffee and especially liked going to the Branding Iron for dinner in her later years. Opal is lovingly remembered by her three sons: Jim (Carol) of Golden Valley, Minn., Steve (Sue) of Andover Minn., and Ted (Jane) of Chino Valley, Ariz.; seven grandchildren: Kristen Turbenson, Tom (Suzanne) Turbenson, David (Gail) Turbenson, Amy (David) Vogel, Lori Turbenson, Tyler Turbenson and Mitchell Turbenson; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram; one grandson, Erik; her parents; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Ruby. The funeral was held 1 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Rev. James Scaife officiating. Burial took place in the Bloomfield Lutheran Cemetery. Friends called at the church on Saturday from noon until the time of service. Thauwald Funeral Home in Spring Valley assisted the family with arrangements.
An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Susan Flattum Funeral services for Susan “Sue” Flattum were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cem- Susan Flattum etery. Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. was in charge of arrangements. Susan Flattum, age 70, of Spring Valley, Minn. passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic – Franciscan Healthcare Center in La Crosse, Wisc. Susan B. Elton was born on April 4, 1944 in Spring Grove, Minn., daughter of Clifford and Minnie Elton. In 1965, Sue married Lew Flattum at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, Minn. She worked for several years at Herberger’s in Rochester, Minn. Sue enjoyed spending her leisure time sewing, reading, and visiting with friends and family. She loved to laugh and get others to laugh. Sue especially loved time spent with her family. Sue is survived by her husband, Lew of Spring Valley, Minn.; son, Scott (Darcie) Flattum of Plainview, Minn.; daughter, Lisa (Chris) Rynish of Hartford, Wisc.; three grandchildren: Taylor, Dylon, and Mathew; brother, Tony (Diane) Elton of Spring Grove, Minn.; and her sister, Lol Cram of Austin, Minn. Preceding Sue in death are her parents and brother Craig. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
Fillmore County resident is lottery winner A group of twenty-five won a $5,000 prize by playing the Lottery’s Mega Millions® game. The winner from Fillmore County is Christopher Nichols of Spring Valley. The others are Michael Bonfig of Apple Valley; James Caulder, Dawn Gefroh, Eric Martin and Joshua Ogaard of Bloomington; Alyssa Weber of Brooklyn Park; Todd Hastings of Burnsville; Olivia Vongharath of Circle Pines; Scott Barton of Darwin; Aaron Lombaro of Eagan; Megan Anderson of Farmington; David Judd of Glencoe; Kimberly Blesener of Lakeville; Marcia Hendrix of Mendota Heights; Jon Heinz, Andrew Larson and Christian Rogers of Minneapolis; Richard Kleindl of Minnetonka; Michael Delong, Michael Sandahl and Nicole Stibal of Richfield; Katie McAlpine of Rogers; Michael O’Brien of Vadnais Heights; and Shawn Williams of Waterville. They claimed the prize on Jan. 9, 2015. The winning ticket was purchased at Glenn’s One-Stop, 12908 Minnetonka Blvd. in Minnetonka.
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Sunday, February 1, 2015 Serving 10:00 am until 12:30 pm Menu: Egg Bake, Salad Bar, Rolls and Beverage Adults - $6.00 Kindergarten-6th - $3.00 Preschool - Free Sponsored by St. Olaf Youth Group