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...]
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...]