Fillmore County Journal

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Lloyd Stephen Yocum

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Lloyd Stephen Yocum, 85, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Friday, August 30, at his home, surrounded by family. Lloyd was born April 15, 1939, in Tama County, Iowa, to Herman and Petronilla “Lena” (Nirschl) Yocum. He graduated from the Zearing High School.  On October 21, 1960, he married Jeanette Roy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown, Iowa.  They lived in St. … [Read more...]

Lawrence Lyle Smith

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Lawrence Lyle Smith, age 86, of Warrensburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park surrounded and comforted by his family. He was born August 18, 1938, in Rochester, Minn., the son of Walter and Nellie (Little) Smith. At the age of 14, he met the love of his life, Judith Halvorson.  They were united in marriage on May 3, … [Read more...]

Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley

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Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on August 19, 2024, just three weeks short of her 80th birthday.  Sandra was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on September 14, 1944, to Orvel and Rosie (Treangen) Olson. “Sandy,” as she liked to be called, grew up in Mabel, Minn., with her beloved sister Cheryl and … [Read more...]

Mabel A. Hovden

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]