Ronnie Crawford, 52, of Hesper, Iowa, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Hesper. Ronnie was born December 10, 1968, in Decorah, Iowa, to Ross and Rita (Foltz) Crawford. He attended Mabel-Canton Schools with the class of 1988. He worked for Carlson Construction in Decorah and then at Featherlite Trailers in Cresco until an injury prevented him from working. … [Read more...]
Odell “Gov” Iverson
Odell “Gov” Iverson, 89, of Mabel, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Odell was born January 24, 1932, to Clarence and Emma (Aasum) Iverson, on the family farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended the Scheie School near the farm and then graduated from the Mabel High School. He farmed for several years and then worked … [Read more...]
Gary Wangen
Gary Odell Wangen (AKA “Killer”), age 71, of Mabel, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. Gary was born June 20, 1949, to James O. and Irma R. (Vickerman) Wangen. He was confirmed at the Elstad Lutheran Church, and graduated with the Lanesboro High School class of 1967 and was in the National … [Read more...]
Ronald Burkholder
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...]