Jerome Michael O’Connor, age 84, passed away surrounded by family on May 30, 2025, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Jerome was born on Good Friday, April 11, 1941, Preston, Minn., to Raymond and Helen (Collett) O’Connor. He was the third, and eldest son, in a family of 12 children. Jerome was raised and lived on the family farm in Bristol Township his entire life. … [Read more...]
David Kiefer
David Kiefer, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., (formerly of Preston) died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. David Charles Kiefer was born on January 24, 1945, to Karl and Florence (Kline) Kiefer in Fillmore County, Minn., andwas raised in the Preston area, graduating from Preston High School in 1962. He grew up with three sisters and was … [Read more...]
Fugitive Captured in April 1 Pursuit through Multiple Counties
On April 2, 2025, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the U.S. Marshalls advising of an active felony warrant for Tyler Pierce (39 years old) out of Iowa. Later that morning around 10 a.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located Mr. Pierce driving a silver Honda Accord in the city of Spring Grove. While conducting a felony traffic stop, … [Read more...]
Laurice Corene (Peterson) Kneeskern
Sept. 16, 1932 – March 22, 2025 Laurice Kneeskern, daughter of Cora (Severson) and Louis T. Peterson, was born September 16, 1932, in rural Fillmore County near Hutton. She attended Preston schools, was active in vocal and instrumental music, school newspaper and honor society, graduating in 1950. Upon graduation she worked as a secretary at Hormel in Austin, Minn. On … [Read more...]
Alice Cummings
Alice Cummings, age 93, of Chatfield, Minn., formerly from Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. A memorial service will be held for Alice at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minn., Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid will be officiating. The family will greet friends and family … [Read more...]
Margaret “Marge” Christianson
April 27, 1943 – March 4, 2025 Margaret “Marge” Christianson, 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on March 4, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital, with her family by her side. Marge was the definition of hard work and heart. A dedicated farmer and homemaker, she poured her energy into her cattle, the land and the people she loved. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome, … [Read more...]
Deanna Gaare
Deanna Gaare, formerly of Mabel and Preston, Minn., died on February 26, 2025, following a long illness. Deanna was born and raised in Mabel, Minn., daughter of Blaine and Helen Gaare on November 21, 1965. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1984. Following high school, she went to St. Cloud Technical and Community College. She worked for 35 years in the senior … [Read more...]
Cynthia (Luehmann) Hokenson
Cynthia (Luehmann) Hokenson, 75, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Cynthia was born at the same hospital on January 21, 1950 to Edmund and Lorraine Luehmann of Lewiston, Minn. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1968, and then graduated from St. Olaf College in 1972. Cynthia began teaching German … [Read more...]
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr.
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr., age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on February 10, 2025 in Rochester, Minn. He was born to Marvin Sr and Patricia (Moon) on June 5, 1943. Marvin grew up in Chatfield Minn., and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in June 1962. In July 1962, he entered the Navy and traveled abroad to the Republic of Germany, Italy, Greece, United Kingdom, … [Read more...]
Lewis John Grebin
Lewis John Grebin, age 87, went home to be with his God on February 15, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Preston, Minn., on June 4, 1937, at the Maternity Hospital on Chatfield Avenue to Lewis W. and Gladys A. (Hendershott) Grebin. His first four years were spent in Preston, then his family moved to Austin, Minn., when … [Read more...]