Arlouene Pickett of Preston, Minnesota, passed away October 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Arlouene was born on November 9, 1946, in Caledonia, Minnesota ,in Houston County. She was the third oldest of 10 children born to Roy and Persis (Nelson) Ask. Arlouene grew up on a farm in Sheldon and attended Sheldon country schools. She later attended Houston … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) George Wherley
Robert (Bob) George Wherley, 92, of Preston, Minn., died on October 6, 2026. Bob was born on November 16, 1933, in Belle Plaine, Minn. He was one of eight children born to James and Albertina Wherley. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marjorie, and daughters Kathleen and Sandra. He is survived by his daughters Nancy Gardner (David), Dianne Wherley, son … [Read more...]
Gene Nelson Boadwine
Gene Nelson Boadwine, 50, of Preston, Minn., died Sunday, October 4, 2026, at home. Gene was born January 2, 1976, in Rochester, Minn., to Grant and Marilyn Boadwine. He graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 1994. He was active in Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band and Choir. He attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. and graduated in 1999, with a B.A. in … [Read more...]
Gerald Duane Johnson
Gerald Duane Johnson (Jerry) was born May 29, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Mildred (Egge) Johnson. He was baptized July 8, 1940, and confirmed May 29, 1955, into Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Jerry attended Lanesboro Public Schools from 1945-1958. He attended Luther College for one semester in 1958, left college and joined the U.S. Navy for four … [Read more...]
Linda Marie Olstad
Linda Marie Olstad, aged 80, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away on October 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family, both near and far. Linda was born on December 8, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Paul Holmes and Elva (Hyen) Holmes. She is survived by her loving husband Neil J. Olstad Jr., children Kimberly Olstad Piegaro (Christopher Piegaro) and Christina Olstad … [Read more...]
Sharone Patricia Rustad (Aug)
Sharone Patricia Rustad (Aug), 64, of Fountain, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle against cancer. Sharone was born November 13, 1961, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Conrad and Dixie (Strahl) Aug. She grew up in Preston and attended Preston High School, graduating in 1980. She was a beautiful singer and was part of … [Read more...]
Sheri Ann (Albrecht) Ramaker
Sheri Ann (Albrecht) Ramaker, age 70, of Preston Minnesota, died on September 26, 2026. Sheri was born on December 11, 1955, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, the daughter of Gilbert and Donna Albrecht. She was raised in the Wykoff area and was a 1974 graduate of Wykoff High School. Sheri married Clair Ramaker at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff on May 24, 1975. They made their … [Read more...]
Arthur Vincent “Art” Callanan
Arthur Vincent “Art” Callanan, age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, peacefully returned to the Lord on September 4, 2026. Funeral Mass for Art will be held 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minnesota. Public visitation will be held before the funeral Mass, starting at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment … [Read more...]
Cheryl Melver (Petsch)
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...]