Sept. 16, 1932 – March 22, 2025 Laurice Kneeskern, daughter of Cora (Severson) and Louis T. Peterson, was born September 16, 1932, in rural Fillmore County near Hutton. She attended Preston schools, was active in vocal and instrumental music, school newspaper and honor society, graduating in 1950. Upon graduation she worked as a secretary at Hormel in Austin, Minn. On … [Read more...]

April 27, 1943 – March 4, 2025 Margaret “Marge” Christianson, 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on March 4, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital, with her family by her side.  Marge was the definition of hard work and heart. A dedicated farmer and homemaker, she poured her energy into her cattle, the land and the people she loved. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome, … [Read more...]

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...]

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, 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...]

Thomas Edward O’Connor was born on March 23, 1944, in Preston, Minn., to John Edward O’Connor and Elvera Workman. Raised on a farm, he attended Crystal Springs Country School and spent his early years milking cows alongside his father. Tom earned his GED before proudly serving in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1965, to March 1, 1967, during which time he served in South … [Read more...]

Carole Ruth Bond, 76, of Preston, Minn., died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., after a short illness. She was born September 27, 1948, in Kewaskum, Wis., to Oscar and Hilda (Seyfert) Seefeldt. The eldest of three children, she was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Kewaskum High School before attending career academy … [Read more...]

Laura Grebin, age 66, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle against cancer. Laura Lee Grebin was born on November 12, 1958, in Austin, Minn., daughter of Robert W. and Rosalie A. (Andrews) Grebin.  Laura was a graduate from Austin High School.  She enlisted with the United States Air Force from May 25, … [Read more...]

Elizabeth C. Wolf, age 100, of Owatonna, formerly of Preston, died on December 29, 2024, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living, Owatonna.  Funeral services were held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Jef Olson officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment took place at the … [Read more...]

Our beloved Debbie, 74, passed into peace on November 30, 2024, in Palo Alto, Calif. Debbie Kiehne was born  on September 13, 1950, in Preston, Minn., and resided in Saratoga, Calif., until her passing. Debbie was curious, loving, giving, and filled with faith. Debbie grew up on a dairy farm in Chatfield, Minn., with her family and attended Chatfield High School. She got her … [Read more...]

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Robert “Bob” Specht, age 74, who died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.  Bob was born August 29, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Helen (Bammert) Specht. He married Carrol Hughes June 8, 1985, in Pequot Lakes, Minn.  Bob was a salesman, ice fisherman, and a great joke teller. His … [Read more...]

Funeral services for Gaylord “Casey” K. Albrecht will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Christ Lutheran and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Casey K. Albrecht, age 86, of Preston, Minn., died unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, … [Read more...]