Mass of Christial burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, at St Columban Catholic Church in Preston, with Rev. Edward McGrath officiating. Burial will take place in Carimona Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on … [Read more...]
Sharon Speer
Sharon Speer, 83, of Fountain, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on November 26, 1940, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Leo and Loretta (Fitzgerald) Butler. Sharon Ann Speer was raised in Chatfield, and graduated from Chatfield HS in 1959. On May 6, 1961, she married Stan Speer at St. Mary’s … [Read more...]
Darlene Ethel Peterson
We are heartbroken to announce the loss of our mother and grandmother, Darlene Ethel Peterson. Mom passed away on the afternoon of February 16, 2024, at Green Lea Nursing Home, surrounded by those who loved her most. Darlene was born in 1937 in La Crosse, Wis., to Victor and Ethel Bolduan. She grew up on their family farm in Freeburg, Minn. She met our dad, David, when … [Read more...]
Kay M. Helland
Kay M. Helland, 83, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at her daughter Holly’s home in Marietta, Ga., where she had been living for the past seven years. Kay was born on May 23, 1940, to Vernon and Orilee (Nelson) Kleimenhagen in Preston, Minn. She graduated from Preston High School and just last year, they celebrated their 65th high school reunion and, although she … [Read more...]
Gerald L. Haagenson
Gerald L. Haagenson, 80, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gerald was born March 12, 1943, in Spring Grove to Giffen and Lillian (Lysgaard) Haagenson. He was baptized at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran Church, and graduated from the Mabel High School. Gerald … [Read more...]
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist, age 76, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.Marilyn was born April 2, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Abbott) Jolly. Marilyn was united in marriage to Richard Kleist in Midwest City, Okla., and to this union three children were born. The couple later divorced. She … [Read more...]
Jeffrey W. Trende
Jeffrey W. Trende, age 70, of Preston, Minn., lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, surrounded by his family on February 10, 2024, at Traditions of Preston. Jeff was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on August 23, 1953, to Donald and Mary (Young) Trende. He was a lifelong resident of Preston and graduated from Preston High School in 1971, where he was active in wrestling, … [Read more...]
Carrol Manford Johnson
Carrol Manford Johnson, age 85, of Northfield, Minn., passed away January 31, 2024. Arrangements are with the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com … [Read more...]
Gerald Roger Halse
Gerald Roger Halse, known as “Jerry,” passed away on January 31, 2024, at Winn Med, Decorah, Iowa, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
Douglas “Melvin” Miland
Douglas “Melvin” Miland, 98, of Spring Valley, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at VFW Post 4114 in Spring Valley, Minn. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. … [Read more...]