Chatfield Police Department Nancy Kay Boettcher, 73, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/12/2019, Failure to Yield at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Sakinah Lamoni Caradine, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/16/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance - Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Jeanette Louise Finley, 52, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/25/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Roger A. Dyreson
Roger A. Dyreson, age 78, of Preston, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, while spending time at one of his favorite places, the Dyreson family farm. Committal service with military rights will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. A Celebration of Life will follow at the B&B Bowl in Preston. Roger … [Read more...]
Preston becomes a Purple Heart City
Members of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110 of the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Hearts and many local veterans were in attendance during the city council’s July 15 meeting. The council adopted a resolution proclaiming Preston a Purple Heart City. Duane Hodge, a Vietnam veteran, is the commander of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110. Harry Kerr, the chapter’s adjutant, … [Read more...]
James Alden Pickett
James Alden Pickett, 88, of Preston, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Ostrander Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Burial will be in Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston. Jim was born on March 21, 1931, in Carimona Township near Preston, Minn., the son … [Read more...]
2019 Preston street improvements
Brett Grabau, Stantec Consulting Services engineer, discussed proposed street improvements for 2019 during a public hearing at the Preston City Council’s July 1 meeting. In the city of Preston 40% of street reconstruction project costs are assessed to the benefiting property owners. Non-residential parcels get assessed for the total front footage of the property. Residential … [Read more...]
Helen L. Buche
Helen L. Buche, age 85, passed away at her home in St. Paul on July 6, 2019. Born November 17, 1933, in Preston, Minn., Helen was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and LaVeta (nee Mullane) Nelson and beloved aunt Agnes Mullane. Helen is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Buche; and their three children: Carol Buche and her husband Jason Hawke, Karen Buche … [Read more...]
Dr. Robert W. “Bob” Acton
Dr. Robert W. “Bob” Acton, 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on July 7, 2019, following a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born on March 29, 1938, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, son of Robert and Bertha (Warwick) Acton. Bob, affectionately called “Sonny” by family and Ohio friends, was the second of five children. Bob was united in marriage to Dollie Ritenour on June 17, … [Read more...]
Stephen E. Welke
Stephen E. Welke, 66, of Preston, Minn., died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Maple Leaf Services in Preston. A graveside service for Stephen will be held Friday, July 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Stephen Erwin Welke was born May 23, 1953, in Austin, Minn., to Lowell and Shirley (Thompson) Welke. Stephen is survived by his … [Read more...]
Dennis Elden Dornink
Dennis Elden Dornink, our leader, our backbone, our prayer warrior and our strenth beyond words left this world for heaven Sunday, June 16. He was our ever-present guide, confidant, rock and patient supporter. His love for family, friends and clients was beyond measure. Everyone who knew him loved his soft-spoken, calm demeanor that would show God’s love in his every action. He … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Katrina Rose Koch, 31, Rochester, Minn.; 2/23/2019, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bailey Joseph Bushman, 19, Mabel, Minn.; 4/3/2019, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Menachem Mendel Goldstein, 18, Ann Arbor, Minn.; 6/2/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Louis … [Read more...]