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...]
Mabel cuts grace period to five days
Mabel’s City Council met on January 13. Terry Torkelson was absent, but the rest of the council was in attendance (Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and new member Cory Wilson). Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, Brooke Harmening, and Jeff Rein. Wilson took the oath of office, as he replaces Gary Morken on the council. One agenda item that … [Read more...]
Richard “Pete” Neil Peterson
Richard “Pete” Neil Peterson, 78, of Mabel, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at his home on January 11, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Pete was born on June 14, 1942, to Edwin and Verna (Redwing) Peterson; the second child, and oldest son, of six children. He was raised in and around the Mabel area, and attended Mabel High School. Growing up, … [Read more...]
Winifred “Freddie” Elaine Tranaas
Winifred “Freddie” Elaine Tranaas, 86, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., formerly of Mabel, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home at Fountain View Assisted Living on December 31, 2020. Freddie was born on December 31, 1934, in Philadelphia, Penn., to Elizabeth Ostendorf Klinedinst and William Klinedinst along with her twin sister Nancy. She graduated from York Catholic High … [Read more...]
Esther Jeanette Peacock
Esther Jeanette Peacock, 92, of Mabel, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse. Esther was born on April 4, 1928, in Spring Grove, to Edwin and Minnie (Ellingson) Liudahl. She was raised in Spring Grove and graduated from Spring Grove High School. Esther married Gladen Vatland of Mabel on April 4, … [Read more...]
Julie Kay Laisy
Julie Kay Laisy, age 70, died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020, with her family by her side. She was loving, caring, strong, and compassionate and known for her sense of humor and spunk. Julie, known as “Jules” to many, had a beautiful smile that make her eyes sparkle. She gave the best hugs and was a support to many throughout her life. She will be deeply missed. … [Read more...]
Mavis Rilling
Mavis Rilling, 88, of Mabel, Minn., and formerly of Hesper, Iowa, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Mavis was born September 26, 1932, to Andrew and Nina (Nelson) Folkedahl. She attended school in Spring Grove. She married Joel Rilling. They later divorced. She had lived in the Cedar Rapids area until 1977 when she moved to … [Read more...]
Lee Newman
Lee Charles Newman, 71, of Mabel, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., after a short battle with leukemia. There will be a memorial service at a later date to celebrate his life. Lee Charles Newman was born June 2, 1949, to Leo and Helen (Marthaler) Newman in Kellogg, Minn. He attended Indian Creek Community School and … [Read more...]