Marvin K. Peacock passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Mabel, Minn. He was 84 years old. Marvin Kent Peacock was born January 23, 1936, to Palmer and Ethel Smith Peacock. He was born on the farm near Hesper, and Palmer drove a horse and sleigh to get the doctor and bring him to the farm, driving over snow that was over the fenceposts. His youth was spent in … [Read more...]
LaVonne Selness
On November 1, 2020, family members and community members said goodbye to LaVonne Selness, an admirable, strong, faithful and inspiring woman. She had lessons for all in empathy, kindness and generosity. Her creative mind in the arts of quilting, embroidery, painting and other crafts as well as baking have given many persons gifts for a lifetime. Many will remember July of … [Read more...]
Dennis Frederickson
Dennis Charles Frederickson, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Saturday October 24, 2020, at the Hospice of the Valley at Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz. He was born May 28, 1931, in Viborg, S. Dak., to Dell Clifford and Anna Marie (Hansen) Frederickson. He was the eldest of four children and grew up on the family farm near Viborg. Dennis graduated from high school in 1949 … [Read more...]
Phillip Don Johnson
Phillip Don Johnson of Lindström, Minn., aged 68, passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2020. Diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer, he was cared for in his final days by his brother Paul Johnson and sister-in-law Sueanna (Schwanbeck) Johnson at their home in rural La Crescent, Minn. They were joined in this loving endeavor by Phil’s eldest brother Michael … [Read more...]
NOTICE
NOTICE The Mabel City Council’s regular scheduled meeting for Wednesday, November 11, 2020 has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Mabel City Hall/Community Center. Karen Larson City Clerk Publish 26 … [Read more...]
City of Mabel Notice
Joan Marlene (Geving) Sherburne
Joan Marlene (Geving) Sherburne, age 86, passed away October 12, 2020, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. She was born April 4, 1934, to George and Blonda (Skauge) Geving. She was a lifelong Spring Grove resident, graduating from Spring High School in 1952. On March 27, 1954, Joan married Donald Sherburne. The couple started their life in Mabel, Minn. In 1957 … [Read more...]
Dream of sleeping in a treehouse? Now you can.
Nestling Pines Treehouse Retreat is Fillmore County’s first Airbnb located in a tree. It is helpful to potential visitors to find out what their peers’ opinions are of specific lodging facilities that they have stayed in. Melanie, one of the first visitors at Nestling Pines Treehouse described her experience on www.airbnb.com, “A lovely retreat in a natural setting … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton preps for possible COVID-19 changes
On September 15, the Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting. One of the main topics was how to handle the potential need to make changes to the learning model, if/when COVID-19 cases increase in the area, especially in the school population. Superintendent Gary Kuphal said he’d like to add a school board member onto Mabel-Canton’s Incident Command Team. He … [Read more...]
Darlene A. Larson
Darlene A. Larson, age 89, of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020, at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, with Pastor Don Holmertz officiating. Visitation took place 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phelps Cemetery, one hour before the … [Read more...]