Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness, 69, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness was born on July 9, 1952, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Morris and Geneva (Berquam) Tweeten. She was the second daughter born to a family of five children. Growing up on a farm in rural Spring Grove, she learned the … [Read more...]
Helen D. Gaare
Helen D. Gaare, 92, of Mabel, died Wednesday, October 20 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Helen was born May 7, 1929, in the “Irish Ridge” area of Allamakee County, Iowa to Peter and Rose (Frielinger) Rouster. She grew on the family farm and attended school in the area. After school she worked in maternity at the Caledonia Hospital for Dr. Vernig, who was one of the … [Read more...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He received fatal injuries from a tractor rollover on October 1 while lifting a small boulder. Robert was born December 16, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bernard and Signe (Aasum) Housker. He grew up on the family farm in Preble Township of Fillmore County, … [Read more...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. from injuries received in a farming accident. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation … [Read more...]
Mark Spande
Mark Spande, 53 years, passed away at home Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born August 25, 1968, in Winona, he was the eldest son of Paul A. and Janice (Ellestad) Spande. In 1987, he graduated from Mabel-Canton High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then enrolled in Dunwoody College of Technology and the Winona Area Technical School. He was an active … [Read more...]
Why no Dollar General in Mabel?
Mabel’s city council met on September 14. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Adam Wilder, and Cory Wilson. Kirsten Wyffels participated via phone. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, Bob Meirau and Jeff Rein. During the visitors section of the agenda, Mike Gjere (of Gjere Construction) addressed the council. He stated, “I’m asking the … [Read more...]
Betty Lou Gjere
Betty Lou Gjere, 82, of Mabel, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn., surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. Betty Lou Blagsvedt was born at home near Lanesboro on December 24, 1938, to Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. Betty was a graduate of Mabel High School, Class of 1957. On July 18, 1959, she married … [Read more...]
LaVonne E. Mengis
LaVonne E. Mengis, 84, of Mabel, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. LaVonne was born December 12, 1936 ,in Rochester, Minn., to Wilmer and Marie (Braun) Zimmerman. She grew up in Rochester and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1954. On July 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Thomas Mengis in Rochester. They started their married … [Read more...]
LaVonne Selness
LaVonne Selness, 91, of Mabel, passed away November 1, 2020. She was an admirable, strong, faithful and inspiring woman. She served as Green Lea Manor’s activities director for 23 years and as well, was a resident of the facility for the last few years of her life. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Highland Lutheran Church located … [Read more...]
Marleene J. Ward
Marleene J. Ward, 90, of Mabel, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Marleene was born October 4, 1930, in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Walter and Wilma (Darrington) Barth. She graduated from the Mabel High School in 1948 and worked for a year in Decorah. On May 2, 1949, she married Robert Ward. They farmed in the … [Read more...]