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...]
Helen M. Austin
Helen M. Austin, age 97, of Mabel, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Helen was born July 2, 1920, in Mabel, Minn., to Oscar and Bernice (Lee) Thompson. She attended country schools in the Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1938. After high school Helen attended beauty school and worked as a beautician. She later worked … [Read more...]
Lois (Lommen) Sollien
Lois (Lommen) Sollien, age 83, of rural Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 1, 2018. Lois was born in Spring Grove to Harry and Stella (Aasum) Lommen on August 6, 1934. She attended country schools in rural Mabel and Spring Grove. She graduated from Spring Grove School in 1952. Lois was very active in 4-H, serving as president of … [Read more...]
Mabel works to attract new businesses
Mayor Jim Westby told the city council at its December meeting that he met with representatives from Kwik Trip and Dollar General in an effort to get them to locate in Mabel. Both companies said the same thing — there’s just not enough traffic to make it feasible to come here. Westby said he met with the top-level representative from Kwik Trip and it was a good meeting, but the … [Read more...]
Jill Annette Dawley
Jill Annette Dawley, age 61, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 2 at home surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. Jill was born February 23, 1956, in La Crosse, Wis., to to Eugene and Clara (Casterton) McCabe. She attended school at the North Winneshiek School in rural Decorah. On August 29, 1975, she married Daniel Dawley at the St. … [Read more...]
Roger N. Eiken
Roger N. Eiken, age 83, of rural Canton, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Roger was born April 26, 1934, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Norman and Doris (Dahl) Eiken. In 1952, he graduated from the Canton High School. He farmed in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, raising beef cattle and crops. On March 23, 1955 he married Winifred … [Read more...]
Marcellus Ranzenberger
Marcellus Ranzenberger, age 77, of Spring Grove, Minn., formerly of Mabel, Minn., and Dorchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Marcellus was born January 6, 1937 in Waukon, Iowa. He graduated from Spring Grove High School. He married Mary Ann Rasmussen and they lived and farmed in the Dorchester area until moving … [Read more...]