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...]
In Loving Memory of Lynn Dean Tienter
Lynn Dean Tienter passed away on January 22, 2026, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Lynn was born on November 12, 1952 to Vernon and Leila (Bremseth) Tienter. He grew up on his family’s farm in Southeast Minnesota and graduated from Preston High School. In 1979 he married Roxie Wendt, and together they raised three children. The couple divorced in 2023. Lynn … [Read more...]
Mary Sikkink
Mary Sikkink passed, when she was good and ready, on the Palliative Care Unit at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus, on January 24, 2026, after suffering a severe stroke on Friday, January 16. Mary Ann Hovey was born on August 21, 1944, the third of four Hovey kids, to Virgil and Roelvine (Terbeest) Hovey. She attended country school at Bristol Grove from kindergarten to eighth … [Read more...]
Hazel Marie Knies
Hazel Marie Knies, 97, of Preston, Minn., passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Traditions of Preston in Preston. Hazel was born November 19, 1928, in rural Allamakee County, Iowa, to Frank and Caroline (Jahn) Ranzenberger. She attended country school in Dorchester, Iowa, and graduated salutatorian of the 1946 class at Spring Grove High School. In 1947, she was united … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Edward Fitzgerald
William “Bill” Edward Fitzgerald, 93, of Rochester, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Bill was born on March 29, 1932, to Thomas Fitzgerald and Irene (Bevins) Fitzgerald. He grew up in the Preston area in their log cabin. He loved his dog Jimmy and his pony Cookie. He grew up on the family farm and moved to Rochester … [Read more...]