Rhoda Ann Ehler, 76, of Hayfield, Minn., passed away on October 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1948, adopted by Reuel and Maud “Peg” Olson of Canton, Minn. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966, which was the last graduating class. She started her nursing career at as a nurse aid at St … [Read more...]
Alan Oswald Garness
Alan Oswald Garness passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 91. Alan was born on September 28, 1932, to Oscar and Anna (Spande) Garness in Spring Grove, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended Newburg and Henrytown country schools and graduated from Harmony High School in 1950. Alan and Shirley Ann (Evenson) met … [Read more...]
Lawrence Lyle Smith
Lawrence Lyle Smith, age 86, of Warrensburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park surrounded and comforted by his family. He was born August 18, 1938, in Rochester, Minn., the son of Walter and Nellie (Little) Smith. At the age of 14, he met the love of his life, Judith Halvorson. They were united in marriage on May 3, … [Read more...]
Allan Keith Sather
Allan Keith Sather was born at Harmony Hospital in Harmony, Minn., to Gordon Arthur Sather and Miriam Russell Sather on April 7, 1955. Allan died peacefully at the age of 69 on June 9, 2024, at his home in Ellettsville, Ind. Allan graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1973 and from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with degrees in history and business management in 1977. … [Read more...]
Kevin Jay Kallis
October 3, 1959 – March 10, 2024 Kevin Jay Kallis, age 64, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Rochester West Nursing Home in Rochester, Minn. Kevin was born October 3, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn., to Rodney and Beverly (Holland) Kallis. He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1978. Kevin worked in construction most of his … [Read more...]
Canton City Council Discusses Streets Issue
The Canton City Council met for its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Prior to the meeting, a Public hearing was held regarding the city’s proposal to vacate various streets and alleys within the city limits. The council had been looking at this issue as part of its preliminary planning for a major streets project coming up in future years. Within … [Read more...]
Leona M. Wangen
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 … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Bakke
Gerald “Jerry” Maynard Bakke, 82, of Mabel and formerly of Canton, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Jerry was born June 29, 1941, in Amherst Township to George and Blanche (Nelson) Bakke. He grew up in the Mabel area where he was a mechanic at several places including the Standard Station, Webb Gas Station, and Mabel Motor Sales, was … [Read more...]
Canton City Council Approves Increase to Sewer, Garbage Rates
The Canton City Council approved an increase to the sewer and garbage rates during its meeting on Wednesday evening, November 8. Following a public hearing on the matter, the council voted to implement its recommended option for both rates, which had been discussed over the past several months. Former Councilmember Carl Ernst was the only citizen at the public hearing and … [Read more...]
Robroy Barthel Kelly
Robroy Barthel Kelly, 70, of Canton, Minn., formerly of Mankato, Decorah and Kansas City, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at WinnMed in Decorah. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be posted at a later date at www.mengisfuneralhome.com. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]