Cynthia (Luehmann) Hokenson, 75, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Cynthia was born at the same hospital on January 21, 1950 to Edmund and Lorraine Luehmann of Lewiston, Minn. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1968, and then graduated from St. Olaf College in 1972. Cynthia began teaching German … [Read more...]
Ronald Douglas “Keanie” Carlson
Ronald Douglas (“Keanie”) Carlson, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was born on the family farm, in rural Money Creek, on August 14, 1933, to Alfred and Beulah Carlson (Bradt). Ron attended the Money Creek country school, and Houston High School. On May 14,1954, he married Margaret Knutson, at the Money Creek United Methodist Church. They celebrated their … [Read more...]
Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford
Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford, 103, passed away on February 27, 2025, at his home. He was born June 27, 1921, to Alvin and Minnie Forde at the Forde family farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mabel, Minn. He graduated from Mabel High School on June 2, 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 19, 1942, and was honorably … [Read more...]
Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder
Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder, 79, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the VA hospital in Tomah, Wis. Born on May 16, 1945, in Wisconsin, Al dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving both at Offutt Air Base in Nebraska and Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Al was preceded in death by his beloved wife … [Read more...]
Rosella Margaret Peterson
Rosella Margaret Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed her loving family on February 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Rosella was born on the Whalen farm in Cresco, Iowa, on January 9, 1935 to Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. Shortly after graduating from Harmony High School she was united in marriage to Roger Peterson on September 25, … [Read more...]
Richard Kasten
Richard Kasten, 64, of Eitzen, Minn., was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 23, 2025. Richard was born on August 4, 1960, to Hillery and Lila (Dehning) Kasten in Caledonia, Minn. He attended elementary school in Dorchester, Iowa, where he proudly served as a janitor in his youth. He had many fond memories of Dorchester, especially of his Grandma … [Read more...]
Carmen Dahley
Carmen Dahley, originally of the Rochester, Minn., area passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in Green Valley Ariz. Born February 3, 1952 ,to Marvin and Patricia Dahley (Moon). She had a big heart, big smile and a big laugh! She loved her flowers, her arts and crafts, and a good game of dominoes. But most of all, she loved her music! She was greeted in heaven … [Read more...]
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr.
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr., age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on February 10, 2025 in Rochester, Minn. He was born to Marvin Sr and Patricia (Moon) on June 5, 1943. Marvin grew up in Chatfield Minn., and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in June 1962. In July 1962, he entered the Navy and traveled abroad to the Republic of Germany, Italy, Greece, United Kingdom, … [Read more...]
Lewis John Grebin
Lewis John Grebin, age 87, went home to be with his God on February 15, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Preston, Minn., on June 4, 1937, at the Maternity Hospital on Chatfield Avenue to Lewis W. and Gladys A. (Hendershott) Grebin. His first four years were spent in Preston, then his family moved to Austin, Minn., when … [Read more...]
Janelle Rose Christensen
Janelle Rose Christensen, age 90, of Houston, Minn., passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. She is reunited with her husband Niel in heaven. Janelle was born October 16, 1934, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Victor and Frances (Christensen) Curtis. She grew up in Harlan, Iowa. While in high school, she met and fell in … [Read more...]