Nathaniel L. Ramirez, 68, of Mabel, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Nathan was born October 22, 1954, in Manila, Philippines, to Severo and Maria (Lacuesta) Ramirez. While living in the Philippines, he attended the University of Manila before immigrating to the United States in 1978. He joined some of his family and friends in … [Read more...]
Marvin Dean Gorham
Marvin Dean Gorham, age 57, of Dodge Center, Minn., passed away March 12, 2023, in his home, surrounded by loved ones. At the end of December 2022, he was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of cancer (metastatic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung) that grows rapidly and spreads quickly. He fought a courageous battle. Marvin was born on February 26, 1966, to Francis and … [Read more...]
New electric meters to be installed in Mabel
On Wednesday, March 8, at the Mabel City Council regularly scheduled council meeting, the board accepted the estimate from Metering and Technology to replace 240 of the town’s 500 plus electric meters. The material costs a total of $60,200, which includes a $500 per month software and maintenance fee. The Public Works Department will install the meters. The city will replace … [Read more...]
Kathryn (Kathy) Anne Newman
Kathryn (Kathy) Anne Newman, 73, of Mabel, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, comfortably in her home after suffering a severe stroke. She was surrounded by family and her beloved cats when she passed. There will be a memorial service at a later date to celebrate her life. Kathy Newman was born August 30, 1949, to Alfred and Ida (Peterson) Rollie in Stewartville, Minn. … [Read more...]
Odell Jerome Johnson
Odell Jerome Johnson passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 101. Odell was born on July 19, 1921, to John Martin and Cora (Sanden) Johnson in Hesper, Iowa. He attended Newhouse country school and graduated from Mabel High School in 1940. He was a lifelong member of Mabel First Lutheran Church. Odell enlisted in the Army Air Corp in February 1942. He received … [Read more...]
Mabel’s tree and utility programs and ambulance update
On Wednesday, February 8, the Mabel City Council held a public hearing before the regularly scheduled council meeting regarding the request from Lorna Horwich on behalf of the estate of Larry Benson to rezone the property at 108 West Fillmore Avenue, parcel number 02.0137.010 from a commercially zoned lot to a residentially zoned lot. The request was unanimously approved. All … [Read more...]
Gayle Marie Stortz
Gayle Marie Stortz, 73, of Mabel, Minn., died unexpectedly at home, Friday February 3, 2023. Gayle was born July 21, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Russell and Mabel (Grobe) Tripp. Growing up in a military family, Gayle attended schools across the United States and Germany. Upon their return to Minnesota, Gayle graduated from Northfield High School in 1967. Following … [Read more...]
Oath of office at Mabel council meeting
Newly elected Mabel council member Valerie Arnold, returning council member Tina Bakke and Mayor Adam Wilder took the oath of office on January 11 during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Others in attendance were Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson, City Clerk Karen Larson and Public Works Director Bob Mierau. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the December … [Read more...]
Charles Edward Ardinger
Charles Edward Ardinger passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief hospital stay at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Charles was born on July 7, 1942, to Ralph and Clara Ardinger in Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1960. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. On July 2, 1965, he married Georginia Leader in San … [Read more...]
Arlene B. Blaess
Arlene B. Blaess, age 85, of Harmony, Minn., formerly of Burr Oak, Iowa and Canton, Minn., died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Arlene was born in Ossian, Iowa, to Selmer and Alice (Barnes) Reinertson. She attended country school and Bethany Lutheran Church. On July 31, 1959, she was united in marriage to Darold Blaess at Bethany Lutheran. They … [Read more...]