Richard “Dick” Alan Bahl, 87, of Preston, Minn., peacefully passed away at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Dick was born October 7, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Andrew and Maelo (Heinz) Bahl. On October 8, 1955, the day after his 20th birthday, Dick married his soul mate, Carolyn Kay Swadley in Galesburg, … [Read more...]
Paul Alden
Paul “Stoney” Alden, 61, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. Paul was born in Rochester, Minn., on July 19, 1961, to Dean and Lois (Koch) Alden. In his free time he loved to shoot pool. Paul enjoyed life and lived it the way he wanted to. His great laugh will be deeply missed. One of his favorite quotes was, “Ride it … [Read more...]
Donald “Buzz” Riehl
Donald “Buzz” Riehl, age 95, of Preston, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. Services for Buzz will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Dr. Scott Olson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will be at the Methodist … [Read more...]
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla, 98, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Arbor Terrace, Rochester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. A full obituary is available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com. … [Read more...]
Proposal for Preston’s Park Lane Development fails
At the March 6 Preston City Council meeting, a motion to approve an EDA recommendation to survey and rezone the proposed Park Lane Development failed due to the lack of a second. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton noted the options to purchase the Winslow and Sackett lots (Park Lane Development) were originally signed in August 2020. The options to purchase the two sections … [Read more...]
George A. Rydberg
George A. Rydberg, age 71, of Ashland, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence, ,with his loving family at his side. He was born February 7, 1952, in Baudette, Minn., the son of John C. and Helen R. (O’Dell) Rydberg. George graduated from the Proctor, Minn., high school, in the class of 1970. Preston, Minn., will really always be home in George’s … [Read more...]
Roger D. Schibursky
Roger D. Schibursky, age 78, of Preston, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Roger Dean Schibursky was born in Hokah, Minn., on May 7, 1944. He was the son of Arthur (Art) and Ceona (Becker) Schibursky. He was their pride and joy. He was raised in Preston and during his years at Preston High School he played football. He also played hooky a few … [Read more...]
Preston grants permanent easement for MERC
The Preston City Council, at their February 21 meeting, granted Minnesota Energy Resources Company (MERC) a temporary easement along Mill St. for construction purposes and a permanent easement across two parcels located on the northwest corner of the South Bridge. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained that MERC had contacted the city in 2021 about its intention to … [Read more...]
Carroll A. Marzolf
Carroll A. Marzolf, 91, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Carroll Arthur Marzolf was born December 19, 1931, to John and Anna (Bender) Marzolf, the youngest of seven children. He attended country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1948. In 1957, … [Read more...]
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the presence of his wife and family in Chatfield, Minn. Laurald Joseph Afseth Sr. was born on September 15, 1937, to Julius and Beulah Afseth (Kemple) in Preston, Minn. Larry grew up on the family farm just west of Preston, Minn. He attended school in Preston, Minn., before leaving to … [Read more...]
