Ronald Gene Burkholder passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Montecito Rehabilitaion Center in Mesa, Ariz. Ron was born January 7, 1946, to Clifford and Phyllis (Bates) Burkholder in Preston, Minn. Ron grew up on a farm outside of Mabel, Minn. He graduated high school in Mabel in 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served four years … [Read more...]
Allene Haugstad
Allene I. Haugstad, 95, of Preston, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Allene was born April 2, 1926, in Preston, Minn, to Albert and Ida (Vaalemoen) Kaase. She attended school in Preston. On July 12, 1947, she married Henry Haugstad at the parsonage in Lanesboro. She worked for many years at Rush Products in Rushford. She was a … [Read more...]
Beverly Brenno
Beverly D. Brenno, 96, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Wednesday morning April 7, 2021, at Samaritan Bethany, Rochester, Minn. Beverly was born October 22, 1924, in Burr Oak, Iowa, to Miles and Valeda (Murdock) Wilbur. She attended country schools and graduated from Decorah, Iowa, High School. On June 1, 1942, she joined in marriage with Fordyce L. Brenno of Mabel, Minn. … [Read more...]
Linnett Williams
Linnett E. Williams, age 64, of Mabel, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous fight with cancer. Linnett was born July 12, 1956, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Irvin and Marion (Soiney) Vickerman. She graduated from the Spring Grove High School in 1974. Linnett married Danny Williams and they later divorced. Linnett was … [Read more...]
Donna Mae Johnson
Donna Mae Johnson, 92, of Mabel, Minn., passed peacefully at Green Lea Senior Living on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Donna was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928, to Lester and Alma Sinclair in Brookings, S. Dak. They moved to Mabel in 1934. After graduating high school in 1946, she attended Winona State University where she got her two-year teaching degree. She married … [Read more...]
Mabel earmarks 60 trees for removal
Mabel’s City Council met on March 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Attending in person were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Terry Torkelson attended via phone. During the Public Works department report, Jeff Rein said he and Bob Mireau have driven through town twice to inspect trees, and … [Read more...]
Mabel Sires
Mabel Sires, 90, Mabel, Minn., formerly of Spring Grove, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Mabel Marie (Dougherty) Sires came into this world on May 28, 1930, a gift for all of us, but first to her parents Johnnie and Anna (Hawes) Dougherty. She took on the role of caregiver early in her youth, as she lost her mother at a young age and helped … [Read more...]
Judy Vickerman
Judy Kay Vickerman, 71, of Mabel, Minn., loving wife, mother, and grandmother left this Earth way too early on Friday, February 26, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by family. She was undoubtedly welcomed into heaven by the open arms of the Lord, Jesus Christ and the many loved ones that were patiently waiting to reunite with her. Judy was born January … [Read more...]
Elaine Marie Erickson
Elaine Marie Erickson, 84, of Grinnell and formerly of Marion, died on January 15, 2021, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Due to COVID-19, the Erickson family requested a private graveside service and burial for both Elaine and her husband, Roger (who preceded in death in 2019), Wednesday afternoon, January 20, at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg, with Rev. John Epperson … [Read more...]
Jessie Ervin Wells Emery
Jessie Ervin Wells Emery, of Mabel, passed away on January 12, 2021, at the age of 91 years old. He was born January 25, 1929, to John and Vera Conklin Emery in rural Winneshiek County. He attended rural schools around Bluffton, Iowa. He was inducted into the Army on January 24, 1951, served as military police and was honorably discharged on July 19, 1956. He was married … [Read more...]