After almost 29 years of providing medical care to residents of Fillmore County, Dr. Jakim, of the Preston Olmsted Medical Center, is ready to retire. Whether it’s a routine immunization, or treating injuries, many have become familiar with Dr. Jakim’s friendly face. Dr. Stephanie Jakim is originally from Lima, a town in Ohio named after the capital of Peru. She grew up in a … [Read more...]
Paul “Stoney” Alden
Paul “Stoney” Alden, 61, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life for Paul will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, downstairs at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Dr. Scott Olson officiating. … [Read more...]
Preston City Hall window replacement update
At the April 3 meeting of the Preston City Council, a quote for replacing windows on the west side of the building (city hall/library) was discussed. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. In October 2022, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton sought quotes to replace the windows. A quote from Bowmans in the amount of $14,140 was accepted by the city council. A down payment in the … [Read more...]
Pola E. Vorwerk
Pola E. Vorwerk, 89, of Preston passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with her husband and children at her side. Pola Elaine (Kramer) Vorwerk was born on May 5, 1933, the third of nine children, to Paul and Lillian (Ehlen) Kramer in Gibbon, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. Pola graduated from Gibbon High … [Read more...]
Preston Veterans Home to host Community Office Open House
PRESTON, MN – Potential residents, future employees and local businesses are invited to learn more about the Preston Veterans Home at a Community Office Open House. The event will be held Wednesday, March 29 from 1-3 p.m. at the Preston Veterans Home Community Recruitment and Training Office located at 144 Main Street SW in Preston – NOT at the new home’s construction site. … [Read more...]
Preston hires full-time police officer and EMT
At the March 20 city council meeting, approval was granted to hire Brady Meyer as a full-time police officer and Jackson Orlowsky as a full-time EMT. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton said the full-time police officer position had been posted in February. There were four applicants. Meyer had already been working as a part-time officer and was … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Alan Bahl
Richard “Dick” Alan Bahl, 87, of Preston, Minn., peacefully passed away at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Dick was born October 7, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Andrew and Maelo (Heinz) Bahl. On October 8, 1955, the day after his 20th birthday, Dick married his soul mate, Carolyn Kay Swadley in Galesburg, … [Read more...]
Paul Alden
Paul “Stoney” Alden, 61, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. Paul was born in Rochester, Minn., on July 19, 1961, to Dean and Lois (Koch) Alden. In his free time he loved to shoot pool. Paul enjoyed life and lived it the way he wanted to. His great laugh will be deeply missed. One of his favorite quotes was, “Ride it … [Read more...]
Donald “Buzz” Riehl
Donald “Buzz” Riehl, age 95, of Preston, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. Services for Buzz will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Dr. Scott Olson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will be at the Methodist … [Read more...]
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla, 98, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Arbor Terrace, Rochester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. A full obituary is available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com. … [Read more...]
Proposal for Preston’s Park Lane Development fails
At the March 6 Preston City Council meeting, a motion to approve an EDA recommendation to survey and rezone the proposed Park Lane Development failed due to the lack of a second. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton noted the options to purchase the Winslow and Sackett lots (Park Lane Development) were originally signed in August 2020. The options to purchase the two sections … [Read more...]
George A. Rydberg
George A. Rydberg, age 71, of Ashland, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence, ,with his loving family at his side. He was born February 7, 1952, in Baudette, Minn., the son of John C. and Helen R. (O’Dell) Rydberg. George graduated from the Proctor, Minn., high school, in the class of 1970. Preston, Minn., will really always be home in George’s … [Read more...]
Roger D. Schibursky
Roger D. Schibursky, age 78, of Preston, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Roger Dean Schibursky was born in Hokah, Minn., on May 7, 1944. He was the son of Arthur (Art) and Ceona (Becker) Schibursky. He was their pride and joy. He was raised in Preston and during his years at Preston High School he played football. He also played hooky a few … [Read more...]
Preston grants permanent easement for MERC
The Preston City Council, at their February 21 meeting, granted Minnesota Energy Resources Company (MERC) a temporary easement along Mill St. for construction purposes and a permanent easement across two parcels located on the northwest corner of the South Bridge. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained that MERC had contacted the city in 2021 about its intention to … [Read more...]
Carroll A. Marzolf
Carroll A. Marzolf, 91, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Carroll Arthur Marzolf was born December 19, 1931, to John and Anna (Bender) Marzolf, the youngest of seven children. He attended country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1948. In 1957, … [Read more...]