Maynard C. Johnson, age 94, of St. Charles, Minn., formerly of Mabel and Winona, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Maynard was born September 28, 1923, in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Martin and Cora (Sanden) Johnson. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1941. He farmed and worked heavy construction for a short … [Read more...]
Mabel given green light for new tanker fire truck
At its March meeting, Mabel council members voted to approve the purchase of a new 3,000-gallon tanker fire truck. Members of the fire department had formed a committee to research the cost and companies to replace the existing 2,000-gallon tanker. Chad Loppnow, head of the committee, told the council that Custom Fab & Body out of Marion, Wis., came in with the best bid at … [Read more...]
Betsey A. Erickson
Jesus called Betsey home February 23, 2018, at the age of 85. In her final days, Betsey was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betsey was born December 18, 1932, in Hesper, Iowa, to Philip and Beth McMillen. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1950, married Truman Erickson September 29, 1951, and raised three children. Betsey enjoyed … [Read more...]
Lorren E. Tingesdal, Jr.
Lorren E. Tingesdal, Jr., 64, of Mabel, Minn., passed away on February 24 surrounded by his family at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from complications due to a 3 1/2 year battle with mesothelioma. Lorren was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on November 7, 1953, to Lorren and Maxine (Olson) Tingesdal. He was confirmed at the Mabel First Lutheran Church and was a 1971 … [Read more...]
Ann Storlie
Memorial Mass for Ann Storlie will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018, at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Ann Marie Storlie, age 64, of Wykoff, Minn., died surrounded by her family Friday, February 16, 2018, at her home. She was … [Read more...]
June Larson
June E. Larson, age 95, of Mabel, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel, Minn. June was born June 14, 1922, in Minnehaha Township, Humbolt, S. Dak., to Darwin and Lily (Michaelson) Danner. She attended schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota, graduating from Mabel High School in 1941. On June 14, 1941, she married Leonard Larson in … [Read more...]
Mabel sets fee for snow removal violators
At its February meeting, Mabel council members voted on a standard rate that will be charged to businesses and residents who are not in compliance with the snow removal ordinance. The city ordinance states that snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. If the snow is not removed, the city has the right to remove the snow at the property owner’s … [Read more...]
Joan “Joni” Ellis
Joan “Joni” Ellis, age 80, of Mabel, died in the arms of her daughter, Kathryn, on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisc. Joni was born a twin on July 29, 1937, to Harold and Amy Erlandson. She graduated from the Central High School in La Crosse, Wis. On April 25, 1955, she married Robert Ellis, Sr. in La Crosse. They lived in La Crosse … [Read more...]
Mabel finalizing daycare center specifications
At its January 10 meeting, Mayor Jim Westby reported to the city council that the final plans and spec book for the daycare center should be ready by the end of the month. “The electrical, plumbing, wood and shingles are getting finalized,” Westby said. “Once that’s done, we will have a final spec book that can go out for bids.” Kirsten Wyffels, Economic Development Authority … [Read more...]
Richard J. Rasmussen
Richard J. Rasmussen, age 84, of Mabel, Minn., and formerly of Hesper, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Richard was born August 1, 1933, in Amherst, to Otto and Myrtle (Erickson) Rasumssen. He attended the Mabel High School. In 1952 he married Shirley Peterson. They later divorced. They operated the Tasty Freeze in Caledonia … [Read more...]