Leon Odenbrett, 86, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away on December 19, 2020, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Leon was born on November 21, 1934, in Fulda, Minn., to Bill and Agnes Odenbrett. He was sent on a train in 1950 to Illinois to join the Catholic Seminary. In 1954, he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. In 1958, he moved to Rochester, Minn., … [Read more...]
James O’Connor
James O’Connor, age 81, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Visitation for Jim will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn., on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., with Fr. Edward … [Read more...]
Preston approves bid for 2021 street and utility project
City Engineer Brett Grabau explained at the March 15 Preston City Council meeting that the city had received three bids for the 2021 Street and Utility Project. The low bid was submitted by Alcon Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $3,107,040.97 for the main project and $55,055.05 for the alternate project (retaining walls). The bid was lower than the engineer’s estimate, which … [Read more...]
Hidden Jewel in Peterson
Peterson, Minnesota, a small city of 188 residents, is home to a treasure of a museum with much to offer. The Peterson Station Museum is bursting at the seams with artifacts — so much so that the Friends of Peterson are currently raising funds to add on yet another building to the current museum. A plethora of artifacts greet the museum visitors as they enter the museum. … [Read more...]
Trout Days and Pop-Up Markets
At the March 1 Preston City Council meeting, events scheduled for later this spring and summer were on the agenda. Ilene Edwards received approval to hold Pop-Up Markets on May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14, and September 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each date. She noted the September 2020 market was the largest yet with 24 vendors and an abundance of shoppers. People were … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Erickson
Richard “Dick” Lynn Erickson, 68, left his earthly home on February 21, 2021. Born March 8, 1952, to Leslie and Alida Erickson in Preston, Minn. He became affectionately known as Dick by his close friends and family. Dick’s elementary days were at the Highland Country School in Highland, Minn. He moved away from home and worked for a local farmer at the age of 12, and … [Read more...]
Philip Merlin Scheevel
Philip Merlin Scheevel, 77, of Spicer, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. Phil was a loving family man who was active in his community and church. He was a passionate and gifted wood carver who served as president and long-time member of the West Central MN Wood Carvers Club, as well as the Willmar Area Arts … [Read more...]
Leona S. Woellert
Leona S. Woellert, 92, of Preston, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Traditions of Preston. She had resided there since 2014. Leona was born August 4, 1928, near Black Hammer in rural Fillmore County to Arthur and Lillie Staupe. Her family moved to the Preston area in the 1940s. After graduating from Preston High School in 1946, Leona worked at several … [Read more...]
Hallie Frances Snyder
Hallie Frances Snyder, 88, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, in Spring Valley, Minn. Funeral Mass for Hallie will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Public visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., with the funeral Mass beginning at … [Read more...]
Dianne Kay (Drury) Ruud
Dianne Kay (Drury) Ruud, 74, left to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2021. After fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, she left this world surrounded by her loving family. Dianne told her children that the hardest thing she has ever had to do was to leave both of them and her beautiful grandchildren. Dianne was born on February 3, … [Read more...]