Leona M. Wangen, 97, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.
Leona was born July 7, 1926, in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Clint and Mabel (Hummal) Vickerman. On August 3, 1951, she married Palmer Wangen at the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Canton and Harmony areas until 1974 when they moved into Canton. Palmer passed away on December 29, 2001. She loved her farm animals, her team of ponies, and her flowers.
Leona is survived by her children Larry (Rhonda) of Texas, Vergene Kelly of Canton, Arlis of Harmony, and Ricky (JoAnne) of Lime Springs, Iowa; 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Palmer, a son, Leslie; a granddaughter, Brenda Wangen; and a son-in-law, Jim Kelly.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.