Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Mabel Barber Shop 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 125 Main St … [Read more...]
Robert K. Johnson
Robert K. Johnson “Sonny” (Bob) passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, in his home, with his family by his side. Born in Mabel, Minn., to Leonard and Iva (Todd) Johnson on June 10, 1929, he was 91 years young. Growing up in Mabel he played baseball and basketball and was student council president. He graduated at Mabel High School in 1947. Sonny first attended … [Read more...]
Jeanette R. Inglett
Jeanette R. Inglett, 94, formerly of rural Mabel, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Jeanette was born July 15, 1926, in the Burr Oak, Iowa, area to Miles and Valeda (Murdock) Wilbur. She attended area country schools and graduated from the Canton High School in 1945. On February 21, 1948 she married Arden Inglett in Decorah, Iowa. They lived … [Read more...]
Robert G. “Bob” Coons
Robert G. “Bob” Coons, was born October 17, 1944, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to D. Austin and Mary (Munier) Coons. He passed into eternal life August 30, 2020, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a prolonged struggle with Lewy body dementia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bob attended … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Mabel will hold a Public Hearing on September 9th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at Mabel City Hall, 201 South Main Street Mabel, MN This will be an informational meeting to discuss the purchase of emergency services equipment and potential funding sources, including USDA Rural Development. All residents and property … [Read more...]
Donald C. Colsch
Donald C. Colsch, age 77, of Mabel, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Donald was born February 25, 1943, in Waukon, Iowa, to Leroy and Margaret Colsch. He grew up in the Dorchester area and was a longtime machine operator at Northern Engraving in Spring Grove. He was proud of his children, and enjoyed watching Joe compete in antique … [Read more...]
Bug-friendly at Wold Strawberries
At Wold Strawberries, in rural Mabel, they’ve built a reputation for excellent pick-your-own strawberries. As the berry season closed, Suzanne Wold-Burkness recently answered questions about the latest addition to the berry farm. Strangely enough, the latest addition isn’t anything meant for human consumption or sale, but simply wild flowering plants. Suzanne and her … [Read more...]
LaVaughn M. Johnson (Johnson) Vitse
An outdoor memorial service for LaVaughn M. Vitse, 75, of Mabel, who died on March 17, 2020, will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the Scheie Lutheran Church. COVID guidelines will be observed. Bring your own chair. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Angeline “Angie” Wernet
Angeline “Angie” M. Wernet, age 92, of Caledonia, formerly of the Mabel area, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Caledonia Care and Rehab. Angie was born October 10, 1927, in Mount Carroll, Ill., to Howard and Beulah (Kness) Imel. She grew up in the Mount Carroll area, graduating from high school there in 1946. She moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she worked at … [Read more...]
Mabel to buy pickup and fire tanker truck
During the regular city council meeting on July 8, the Mabel Council again discussed the city’s 2008 Ford pickup, and whether to fix it or replace it. Jeff Rein informed the council that he has checked around for prices of a new pickup, and he found out that currently, Chevy and Ford trucks are “about four to five months out” due to coronavirus related delays in fulfilling … [Read more...]