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November 2025

Jean M. Bittner, 91

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Funeral services for Jean M. Bittner, 91, of Albion, were held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion.
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Rae Valley Market closes, still for sale

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Petersburg’s Rae Valley Market closed its doors officially on October 31,2025 remaining open for several extra days selling remaining stock at a discount. A for sale sign has appeared on Highway 14, and the owners are entertaining offers at 402-3865771.
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Rueth and Pelster awarded Quilts of Valor

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A large happy crowd attended the American Legion Post 334 supper, including the Quilts of Valor ceremony and silent auction. The hard work of preparing the evening meal was done by Karen Arends and family.
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Kathleen Krier, 79

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A Funeral Mass for Kathleen “Kathy” Ann (Carver) Krier, 79, of Warsaw, Missouri, was held Monday, November 17, 2025 the St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw, Missouri.
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Sharon E. King, 83

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Funeral services for Sharon E. King, 83, of Newman Grove, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Fellowship Bible Church, Newman Grove.
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Patzel signs at Midland...

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St. Edward/Newman Grove Lady Panther Kailey Patzel recently committed to play for Midland University to play volleyball after her local graduation. Pictured are Ashley Warren, head volleyball coach; and in front (l to r): Troy Patzel, Sydney Patzel, Kailey Patzel and Karla Patzel. With most recently MaxPreps stats, Patzel had posted career 492 kills, 443 digs, 302 assists, and over 100 kills in her last two years alone, scoring 249 points for her team.
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