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...]
Key to the city of Preston presented to Cathy Enerson
In recognition of Cathy Enerson’s 13 years of service and dedication to improving the lives of Preston’s citizens, she was presented with a “key to the city” plaque at the city council’s February 16 meeting. The meeting was totally virtual. But, it was suggested that once things get back to normal she will be honored with a gathering to properly recognize her achievements and … [Read more...]
Judith Marie Barth
Judith Marie Barth, 71, formerly of Arcadia, Wis., passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, where she received outstanding care and compassion from both the Marinuka and Mayo Clinic Hospice staffs. Judy was born in Arcadia on June 17, 1949, to Jerome and Delores (Sobotta) Klink. After graduating from Arcadia High School, she attended two … [Read more...]
Forty years of quality hardwoods
Root River Hardwoods came from humble beginnings in 1980 when Andy Bahl’s dad Richard Bahl and his partners, Mike Merritt and Jeff Wand, purchased a sawmill in Preston, Minn. In 1988, Andy started working with millwork, supplying kiln-dried lumber to furniture and cabinet makers. His next step included purchasing a Weinig molder, the Cadillac of molders; he hired additional … [Read more...]
Charlotte “Char” Keene
Charlotte “Char” A. Keene, 78, of Preston, Minn., was called home by her Lord and Savior on February 9. She passed away in her home surrounded by family after courageously living with a rare form of pancreatic cancer for 13 years. Born to Stanley and Evelyn Moen in Galesville, Wis., Char graduated from Onalaska High School. She attended Western Union Technical School in … [Read more...]
Wanda S. Hovey
Wanda S. Hovey, 66, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Wanda Susan Blomgren was born in Cresco, Iowa, on October 27, 1954, to Marvin and Virginia “Dolly” (Wilhelm) Blomgren. She graduated from Crestwood High School. On January 15, 1972, Wanda was united in marriage to Arlynn Hovey. She found her faith when she … [Read more...]