Mahlon Dennis Huston

Mahlon Dennis Huston, 84, of Rocky Comfort, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
 
He was born Sept. 8, 1941 in Wyman, Iowa the son of Harold Leslie and Helen (See) Huston. On July 24, 1976 in Rocky Comfort he was united in marriage to Marge Ellison, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; son, Christopher Huston and brothers, Melvin Huston and Gary Huston.
 
Surviving are his sons, Ned Huston and wife Gayla of Goodman, and Billy McCully and wife Janice of Stella; daughters, Christie Bowers and partner Randy Sattler of Iowa and Cathy Canfield and husband Steve of Springdale, Ark.; brother, Kirk Huston and wife Michelle of Pella, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Huston attended school in Winfield, Iowa, graduating from Winfield High School. In 1977, he made Rocky Comfort his home after moving from Iowa. He truly loved life on the road. He owned and operated Huston and Sons Trucking for many years before retiring, taking great pride in his work. He also enjoyed raising cattle and hogs and had a natural talent for mechanical work. Above all else, he cherished his family — especially his grandchildren, who brought him endless joy. He was a member of Living Word Mission Church in Simco. 
 
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Rocky Comfort Cemetery in Rocky Comfort, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Reverend Billy Joe Gentry will conduct the services.
 
The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.