Mabel A. Hovden, 102, of Mabel, formerly of the Burr Oak, Iowa, area, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minns. Mabel was born February 5, 1922, on the family farm near Cresco, Iowa, to Carl and Mabel (Jewell) Blomgren. She attended school in Cresco. As a young woman she moved to Kansas to help family. She would later move back to help … [Read more...]
Paul C. Olson
Paul C. Olson, 74, of rural Mabel, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Paul was born February 14, 1950 in La Crosse, Wis.,to Perlind and Elvina (Nerstad) Olson. In 1969 he graduated from Mabel-Canton High School. He farmed on the family farm near Mabel in Preble Township of Fillmore County. On February 28, 1987, he married Donna Stetzer … [Read more...]
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide passed away on July 29, 2024. Jana was born Febuary 2, 1970, in Spring Valley, Minn., attended Mabel-Canton Elementary school and lived on a dairy farm. She moved to Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1992. She lived in Hiawatha Homes for 30 years, in the 24th Street house and the Middlebrook house. Two years ago, she moved … [Read more...]
Ronald O. Kolman
Ronald O. Kolman, 91, of Mabel, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. A service will be held at a later date in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Preston. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Kevin Jay Kallis
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...]