It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Cheryl Melver (Petsch), a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, of pancreatic cancer. Born on June 23, 1946, in Preston, Minnesota, Cheryl built a life full of family, faith and friends. Cheryl was born to Harlow and Donna … [Read more...]
Alice Eileen Dornink
Alice Eileen Dornink, 88, of Rochester, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the High Point Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com. … [Read more...]
Ervin “Erv” Ristau
Ervin “Erv” Ristau, 85, of Carimona Township, died Saturday August 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, August 14 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minnesota, with Rev. Kris Kincaid. Visitation 11:30-1 prior to the funeral service at the church. Ervin will be laid to rest at the Carimona … [Read more...]
Averlene Marzolf
Averlene Marzolf, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away on July 23, 2026. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minnesota, with Pastor Kris Hertsgaard-Kincaid officiating. Public visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., on Tuesday prior to the funeral. Averlene will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Preston, … [Read more...]
Marilyn Annette (Myrah) Bunge
Marilyn Annette (Myrah) Bunge, 96, of Preston, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. She was surrounded by her family’s love and supported by the caring staff at Green Lea and St. Croix Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on July 29, 2026. Fellowship will begin at 1 p.m., with … [Read more...]
Dale V. Johnson
Dale V. Johnson, age 80, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Cedar Court of Adams with his loving family by his side. Dale was born April 12, 1946, in Preston, Minn., to the late Vernon and Arlone (Wahl) Johnson of Harmony, Minn. On October 30, 1966, he married Marcene (Mick) Johnson of Harmony, Minn. In their 57 years of marriage, they had three … [Read more...]
Preston Installs Interim Administrator Michelle Marotzke
At the May 18 meeting of the city council a six-month contract was approved for Interim Administrator Michelle Marotzke. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. Marotzke has recently been serving as the Preston/Lanesboro EDA director. She has a Master’s in Business Administration and has EDA municipal utility experience. Deputy Clerk Sheila Marzolf and the office manager, Marilyn … [Read more...]
Arla Marie Sullivan
Arla Marie Sullivan of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025, at 81. She was a devoted wife, adoring mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister and trusted friend. Arla understood the value of love and laughter and lived a life filled with both. She was gentle, thoughtful, sweet and kind, cherished by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. … [Read more...]
Todd Holm
Todd Holm, 59, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on February 15, 1967, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Todd was a man who felt most at home with a fishing line in the water, a rifle in hand, or a campfire crackling nearby. If the destination was outdoors, Todd was along for the ride. After graduating high school, Todd … [Read more...]
Kevin Charles Every
Kevin Charles Every, 69, of Preston, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following a two-month fight with cancer. Kevin was born May 10, 1956, in Preston to Charles and Emma (Hellem) Every. He graduated from Preston High School with the class of 1974. On April 22, 1978, Kevin married the love of his life, Joyce Larson, at the Mabel United … [Read more...]