Since Madeline Kingsbury’s body was discovered several miles north of Mabel, Minn., Rick Aske has done his part to show support for the Kingsbury family during a very difficult time. Every week, Aske mows and trims the lawn of the memorial site dedicated to Maddi. And, he recently coordinated a fundraiser in tandem with the annual Run from the Sun event held in Mabel, … [Read more...]
Mabel Proclaims September 4 Darol Milton Sherburne Memorial Day
Mabel Mayor Adam Wilder proclaimed September 4, 2023, and every year after as “Darol Milton Sherburne Memorial Day” at the Mabel, Minn., city council’s regularly scheduled August 9 meeting. The application states, “S/Sgt. Darol Milton Sherburne of Mabel, Minn., was born on March 15, 1916, in Fillmore County, Minnesota. He was with the 480th Antisubmarine Group when he died in … [Read more...]
Joe’s Pizza Palace and Pub a popular place
There is a new gathering place in Mabel, Minn., that will have you feeling like royalty from the moment you walk in the door. Joe’s Pizza Palace and Pub is now open and serving happy customers. Owner Joe Houdek is pleased to have the new business up and running after a complete renovation was done. “We re-did the whole thing,” states Houdek. His Amish friends did most of … [Read more...]
Leoba Dotzler
Leoba ‘Tobey’ Dotzler died on March 13, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on April 20, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Walburga (Tennessen) Schatz. She attended St. Joseph Grade School, and graduated valedictorian of her class from Assumption High School in Cresco. On June 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dotzler. They farmed in the … [Read more...]
Naomi Wangen
Naomi J. Wangen, 90, of Rushford, died July 11, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Naomi was born September 4, 1932, to Herman, Sr. and Beulah (Vickerman) Hermanson, at her grandmother’s home in the Big Woods of Preble Township in Fillmore County. She grew up and attended school in the Black Hammer area. On March 13, 1948, she was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Derald Wayne Iverson
Derald Wayne Iverson was born March 12, 1932, to Wesley and Dora (Haugen) Iverson. Derald grew up in the area of the Big Woods north of Mabel and attended elementary school in Newburg and graduated from Mabel High School. At age 18, Derald began his working career for Snyder Nursery, planting and delivering trees. From then on, he had many careers and became an accomplished … [Read more...]
Timothy Sollien
Timothy “Tim” Sollien, age 62, of Mabel, Minn., died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home in Mabel. Timothy John Sollien was born on April 19, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Andy and Inez (Osmundson) Sollien. He attended the Mabel-Canton Schools, graduating in 1979. After high school, Tim enrolled at WTC in La Crosse, Wis., in the Diesel Technician program. He later … [Read more...]
Summer projects approved in Mabel
The Mabel City Council approved zoning permits from Dean and Lorri Peterson, Sue and Gary Morken, Sherry Johnson, Joe Larson, Jason and Brooke Harmening, Juanita and Jerry Jacobsen, Wade Johnson, Vivian Vine, Joel Amdahl, and Sherry Johnson at the June 14 regularly scheduled meeting. Summer is the time to make repairs and build additions to your homes and businesses. Mabel … [Read more...]
Richard Holty
Richard Alden William Holty, 87, of Mabel, Minn., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 22, 2023. Incredible father to Jim (Elaine), Pam (Brian), Joyce (Tony), and Ron (Kimberly), grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Richard was born on April 9, 1936, at home on the Dotseth farm, located between Spring Grove and … [Read more...]
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen, of Harmony, went to her heavenly home on May 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 65. Kim was born on October 15, 1957, in Harmony, Minn., to Gaylon and Lucy Richardson. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1975 and married her sweetheart, David Wangen, on July 26, 1975. Kim started her work career as … [Read more...]