Thomas Edward O’Connor was born on March 23, 1944, in Preston, Minn., to John Edward O’Connor and Elvera Workman. Raised on a farm, he attended Crystal Springs Country School and spent his early years milking cows alongside his father. Tom earned his GED before proudly serving in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1965, to March 1, 1967, during which time he served in South … [Read more...]
Carole Ruth Bond
Carole Ruth Bond, 76, of Preston, Minn., died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., after a short illness. She was born September 27, 1948, in Kewaskum, Wis., to Oscar and Hilda (Seyfert) Seefeldt. The eldest of three children, she was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Kewaskum High School before attending career academy … [Read more...]
Laura Grebin
Laura Grebin, age 66, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle against cancer. Laura Lee Grebin was born on November 12, 1958, in Austin, Minn., daughter of Robert W. and Rosalie A. (Andrews) Grebin. Laura was a graduate from Austin High School. She enlisted with the United States Air Force from May 25, … [Read more...]
Elizabeth C. Wolf
Elizabeth C. Wolf, age 100, of Owatonna, formerly of Preston, died on December 29, 2024, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living, Owatonna. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Jef Olson officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment took place at the … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Specht
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Robert “Bob” Specht, age 74, who died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born August 29, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Helen (Bammert) Specht. He married Carrol Hughes June 8, 1985, in Pequot Lakes, Minn. Bob was a salesman, ice fisherman, and a great joke teller. His … [Read more...]
Gaylord “Casey” Albrecht
Funeral services for Gaylord “Casey” K. Albrecht will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Christ Lutheran and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Casey K. Albrecht, age 86, of Preston, Minn., died unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, … [Read more...]
Karen Kay Beenblossom
Karen Kay Beenblossom, age 82, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at the Stewartville Care Center on December 1, 2024. Karen was born as the only daughter of John and Margaret (Saxton) Knoepke on October 5, 1942, in Preston, Minn. As a child, Karen grew up on various farms in the Fountain and Wykoff area. She graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Growing up on the … [Read more...]
Linda Kern
Linda Kern, age 76, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Traditions of Preston, in Preston, Minn. There will be a visitation for Linda from 10-11 a.m., on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn., and will be immediately followed by burial in Washington Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Linda May Taylor was born on May 7, 1948, in in … [Read more...]
Gerald William Bartsch
Gerald William Bartsch, 84, passed peacefully at Spring Valley Senior Living on November 11, 2024. Jerry was born September 3, 1940, in Owatonna, Minn. He was born to Frank and Monica (Maier) Bartsch. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers. He attended school in Owatonna and Wykoff, Minn. Jerry served in the United States Army. He was married to Janice (Rowe) on … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Owen Jensson
James “Jim” Owen Jensson, 72, of La Porte City, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home. He was born June 25, 1952, in Preston, Minn, the son of Orville and J. Ione Iverson Jensson. Jim spent his childhood in rural Minnesota and the family moved to La Porte City when Jim was a teenager. He was a 1971 graduate of La Porte City High School. Jim married Kyle Ann … [Read more...]