Jimmie D. Benson, age 83, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. Jimmie was born August 22, 1934, in Cedar Township, Adams County, N. Dak., to Orlando and Tena (Dahle) Benson. He attended country schools in the Mabel area, and was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church. In his earlier years he worked … [Read more...]
Looking for Breast Cancer Awareness stories
To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, the Fillmore County Journal would like to publish stories of local people who have dealt with breast cancer and are willing to share their journey. If you know someone who currently has breast cancer or is in remission, please contact us by email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507-765-2151 by October 10. … [Read more...]
Donald J. Johnson
Donald J. Johnson, 95, of La Crosse, died peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Hillview Health Care Center. He was born on June 10, 1922, in Mabel, Minn., to Oscar and Jeva (Ladsten) Johnson. At age 10, his family moved to Lanesboro, where he attended Durkin County School. Don married his true love, Rita (Sexton-Henriksen) on May 4, 1968, in La Crosse, where they … [Read more...]
Odell Lee, Jr.
Odell Lee, Jr., 88, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, with his family by his side. Odell was born January 28, 1929, to Odell and Mattie (Hanson) Lee at Spring Grove, Minn. He graduated from Mabel High School in 1947 and from Winona State University in 1951. Odell entered military service, Army branch, in September, 1951. For … [Read more...]
Mabel continues to take action against property owners
Two property owners remain in violation under the “nuisance” ordinance for failing to clean up their residences. Darrell Peterson and Matt Bankes have been given repeated warnings and deadlines. The final clean-up deadline is September 20. Upon inspection on that date, if these property owners have not complied, the City of Mabel will proceed with criminal citations and/or … [Read more...]
Ernest (Ernie) M. Corson
Ernest (Ernie) Merton Corson, 102, Hesper, Iowa, passed away in his sleep on August 20, 2017, with his family at his side at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, Iowa. Ernie was born on the Young family farm outside of Hesper on May 29, 1915, to Elmer Melvin and Emma (Young) Corson. His family lived in Hesper on the Skunk Farm and also resided in Prosper, Spring Grove, … [Read more...]
Kevin Hanson
Kevin L. Hanson, age 47, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 14, 2017, in Vernon County, Wis., from injuries sustained in a boating accident. Kevin was born September 1, 1969, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bruce and Martha (Dawley) Hanson. He attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. He worked at several different jobs including logging, truck driving, and recently was working … [Read more...]
Norma Rasmussen
Norma Rasmussen, 100, of Mabel, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn. Norma was born November 12, 1916 in Preble Township, near South Fork, to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended the South Fork School and the South Fork Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. As a young woman she worked for her neighbors and relatives. While … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council takes action against property owners
Mabel City Council declared three properties in violation under the “nuisance” ordinance for failing to clean up their residences. The particular Peterson, Newman and Bankes properties were given repeated warnings and a final clean-up deadline of August 8. Upon inspection by Mayor Jim Westby, the three failed to comply by that deadline. By being declared nuisance properties, … [Read more...]
Lois Ann Swenson
Lois Ann Swenson, 80, of Rochester, passed away on July 29, 2017, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after complications of a brain aneurysm. Lois was born on September 11, 1936, in Prosper, Minn., to Merland and Winnifred (Johnson) Halvorson. She graduated from Canton High School in 1954. She married Stanley Swenson on April 30, 1955, in Mabel. They were married 62 years … [Read more...]