October 3, 1959 – March 10, 2024 Kevin Jay Kallis, age 64, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Rochester West Nursing Home in Rochester, Minn. Kevin was born October 3, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn., to Rodney and Beverly (Holland) Kallis. He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1978. Kevin worked in construction most of his … [Read more...]
Gerald L. Haagenson
Gerald L. Haagenson, 80, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gerald was born March 12, 1943, in Spring Grove to Giffen and Lillian (Lysgaard) Haagenson. He was baptized at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran Church, and graduated from the Mabel High School. Gerald … [Read more...]
Carrol Manford Johnson
Carrol Manford Johnson, age 85, of Northfield, Minn., passed away January 31, 2024. Arrangements are with the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com … [Read more...]
Gerald Roger Halse
Gerald Roger Halse, known as “Jerry,” passed away on January 31, 2024, at Winn Med, Decorah, Iowa, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
Doris June (Garness) Barkeim
Doris June Barkeim peacefully entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2024. She was 96 years old. Doris was born on January 13, 1928, in rural Mabel, Minn. She was the daughter of Nelvin and Ida Garness. Doris graduated from Mabel High School. Doris received a teaching certificate from Winona Normal School (now known as Winona State … [Read more...]
Kathleen Virginia Storlie
Kathleen Virginia Storlie, 86, of Mabel, passed away January 20, 2024, at Green Lea Manor Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. She was born on June 14, 1937, to Julius and Farrell (Palen) Skifton. She was a 1955 Caledonia High School graduate. On May 11, 1957, she married Melbourne Storlie at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia, Minn. The couple farmed in rural Mabel, Minn., … [Read more...]
Mabel Council Kicks Off 2024 with Ambitious Agenda and Collaborative Spirit
Mayor Adam Wilder called the January 10, 2024, meeting of the Mabel City Council to order at 6 p.m. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the December 13 minutes, accounts payable, and the financial reports as presented. Council members in attendance included Mayor Wilder, Valerie Arnold, Kiersten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke. City employees in … [Read more...]
Leona M. Wangen
Leona M. Wangen, 97, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Leona was born July 7, 1926, in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Clint and Mabel (Hummal) Vickerman. On August 3, 1951, she married Palmer Wangen at the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Canton and Harmony areas … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Bakke
Gerald “Jerry” Maynard Bakke, 82, of Mabel and formerly of Canton, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Jerry was born June 29, 1941, in Amherst Township to George and Blanche (Nelson) Bakke. He grew up in the Mabel area where he was a mechanic at several places including the Standard Station, Webb Gas Station, and Mabel Motor Sales, was … [Read more...]
Fredrick Opheim Williams
Fredrick Opheim Williams, 89, of Mabel, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 9, at his home, surrounded by family. Fred was born on September 18, 1934, in Mabel, Minn., to Bruce and Delia (Bakken) Williams. He graduated from Mabel High School in 1952. He thoroughly enjoyed playing sports for the Mabel Wildcats. He was united in marriage to Regina Gamboni on February … [Read more...]
Odell M. Soberg
Odell M. Soberg, 87, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mabel, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. Odell was born October 2, 1936, in Spring Grove, to Alfred and Inga (Larson) Soberg. He attended country school near his home before attending the Mabel High School. He farmed with his father near Hesper, Iowa, until his father died in a … [Read more...]
James “Jinx” O. Blagsvedt
James “Jinx” O. Blagsvedt, 72, of Mabel, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home, from pancreatic cancer. Jim graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1969 and worked for over 35 years in the masonry business for Grande Construction in Rochester, Minn. He enjoyed farming, family, grandchildren, football, and animals. Family and friends are invited to … [Read more...]
Mabel Community Thanksgiving Dinner to Benefit Founder
Make your reservations today for Mabel’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner! The annual dinner not only feeds one’s appetite but, for five years, has provided funds to meet the needs of community members. This year, the sixth annual dinner will benefit the event’s founder, LeeAnn Williams Howard. LeeAnn is the daughter of Rollis and Bev Williams of rural Mabel, Minn. She … [Read more...]
With Snow on the Horizon, Mabel Plans for the 2024 Mowing Season
The Mabel City Council renewed liquor and cigarette licenses for Mabel BP, Mabel Liquor, Mabel American Legion, and Joe’s Pizza Palace & Pub at the November 8 city council meeting. Mayor Adam Wilder announced that alternative side parking has started. The date for the joint board meeting with the Mabel-Canton School Board and the Canton City Council is scheduled for … [Read more...]
Phyllis M. Norby
Phyllis M. Norby, 99, of Mabel, formerly of rural Canton, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Phyllis was born August 21, 1924, in Preble Township, near South Fork, to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended South Fork school. On October 23, 1943, she married Walter Norby in Prosper, Minn. They lived in Preble Township where they farmed … [Read more...]