Surprise Retirement Party Held for Jean Graf
Local News June 19, 2019 0
A surprise party to honor Jean Graf on her retirement from St, Lawrence School was held Wednesday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Speedway in Milbank. The 480 students she taught during her 21-year tenure at the Catholic grade school and their families were all invited. Jean (Hartman) and... Read more
Paul Kirchberg
Obituaries June 18, 2019 0
Paul Kirchberg, age 72, of Ortonville, MN, died on June 16, 2019. A graveside service for Paul will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Rosen, MN, on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. FatherJack Nordick will officiate the service. Paul Henry Kirchberg was born on April... Read more
According to cancer walk core committee member Ann Tuchscherer, It Only Takes A Spark set a new record last weekend. The cancer walk group raised approximately $164,000 during this fundraising year. Money continues to come in, which could push the total even higher. Recently, Robert Schultz of Spring Branch,... Read more
Kelli Hoff Joins Milbank Chamber Office
Local News June 17, 2019 1
Kelli Hoff has joined the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce office as an assistant to the director Laurie Folk. The position is part time and temporary for the summer. This arrangement suits Kelli perfectly as during the school year she is a special education teacher at Koch School. She... Read more
Douglas Tschetter
Obituaries June 17, 2019 2
Douglas Tschetter of Sioux Falls, formerly of Milbank, died on June 16, 2019, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Douglas Tschetter was born in Huron on July 28, 1954. He was the second of four children of Rueben and Delores (Gross) Tschetter. He attended Doland Schools and graduated... Read more
Joan Peters
Obituaries June 17, 2019 0
Joan M. Peters, age 63, of Aberdeen, died June 16, 2019, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab, in Aberdeen, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation... Read more
Lee Fahlgren
Obituaries June 17, 2019 0
Lee Fahlgren, age 69, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on June 15, 2019, at his home in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Congratulations to Nicole Morton of Milbank! Nicole is the winner of The Valley Express Father’s Day Giveaway! Nicole and her daughters – age 2 and 7- took home an Island of Relaxation, for dad Jesse Morton. Nicole says the gift will be a big surprise for Jesse. Look for... Read more
Pearline Rakow
Obituaries June 14, 2019 0
Pearline Rakow, age 94, resident of Graceville, MN, died on June 14, 2019, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Phyllis Murphy
Obituaries June 14, 2019 0
Phyllis Murphy, age 83, of Milbank, SD, died on June 13, 2019, at St. Williams Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Kent Groethe will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16,... Read more
