After a protracted battle with cancer, Karen Lynn Lowers died on September 2, 2019, in Rochester, at home surrounded by beloved friends and family. She leaves behind her wife, Cris Kellas; her sons, Anthony (Heidi) Byrne and Benjamin (Jennifer) Byrne; her father, James (Ruth) Lowers; mother Donna (Richard) Benson; her stepsister, Teresa; and her grandchildren: Fianna, Alexis, … [Read more...]
Mabel to buy new loader
On August 14, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Adam Wilder, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Gary Morken and Terry Torkelson. Kirsten Wyffels was absent. No visitors were on hand to address the council. There was discussion about replacing the city’s 2013 Case loader. According to Jeff Rein, it is in need … [Read more...]
Renee “Stella” Larson
Renee “Stella” Larson, 56, of Mabel, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at her home, surrounded by family. Renee was born February 9, 1963, in Rockford, Ill., to Richard and Patricia (Ostern). She graduated from the Spring Grove High School in 1981, where she was active in sports, especially basketball and softball. She worked in road construction for a short time, then with the … [Read more...]
Randall “Randy” Nierling
Randall “Randy” Nierling, 58, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 25 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He was born April 4, 1961, in Cresco, Iowa, to Francis and Crystal (Van Horn) Nierling, He is survived by his three children: Jessica Howe of Blair, Wis., Christopher Nierling of Tomah, Wis., and Tiffani (Michael) Newton of Wilmington, N. C.; two grandchildren; Alexxis and … [Read more...]
Vernon “Bud” Allan Karli
Vernon “Bud” Allan Karli, 94, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Bud, or Doc as he was sometimes known, was born January 22, 1925, the third of four children, to Ruth (Allan) and Arthur Karli. He grew up on a farm near Valley Springs, S. Dak., where he attended a one-room school house until high school age. He chose to attend a high school in Brookings, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton water damage reviewed
Recent damages at Mabel-Canton school were shown and discussed during the school board’s regular meeting on July 23. Members present were Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board chair Cristal Adkins, High school secretary Lynette Donald, Diane Wilder, Chris Loppnow, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Kuphal explained that the water damage was not … [Read more...]
Harmening to fill Mabel Deputy Clerk vacancy
On July 10, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Adam Wilder Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Kirsten Wyffels. Gary Morken and Terry Torkelson were absent. No visitors were on hand to address the council. Interviews were recently held for the vacant deputy clerk position for the city of Mabel. Councilor … [Read more...]
Tony L. Gunderson
Tony L. Gunderson, age 70, of Florence, Ariz., formerly of Mabel, died Monday, July 1, 2019, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Tony was born August 28, 1948, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Jerome and Maxine (Wright) Gunderson. He graduated from Mabel High School in 1966. From 1966 to 1972 he served in the Army National Guard, trained in heavy equipment mechanics. On … [Read more...]
Robert Bacon
Robert Bacon, age 93, of Brownsville, Minn., formerly of Mabel and Hesper, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse, Wis. Robert Thomas Bacon was born August 14, 1925, in Brownsdale, Minn., to Ray and Emma (Nordenmalm) Bacon. He attended and graduated from Mabel High School in 1943, joining the Navy that same year, serving until 1946. During … [Read more...]
Mabel to fill deputy clerk vacancy
On June 12, the Mabel City Council held two public hearings, followed by a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Kirsten Wyffels, and Terry Torkelson. Adam Wilder was absent. The first public hearing was regarding a variance request at 109 Prairie Street. Public Works Director Jeff Rein said, … [Read more...]