Mabel E. Lindahl, age 81, of 1716 Montana Avenue, Gladstone, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010 surrounded by her son, Michael, and the caring and loving staff of Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone where she was currently residing.
Mabel was born September 4, 1928 in Newberry, MI the daughter of Charles and Fanny (Niemi) North. She was raised in Newberry where she graduated from Newberry High School. Following graduation she moved to Elkhart, Indiana to be close to her twin sister, Melba. While in Elkhart, Mabel worked for a pharmaceutical company making Alka-Seltzer. She subsequently relocated to Marquette where she was employed as an operator for AT&T. After her employment with AT&T she became a resident of Gladstone, where she became Deputy Treasurer for many years for the City of Gladstone, retiring on October 1, 1988.
Mabel was united to Warren J. Lindahl on June 15, 1957 in Newberry and they made their home in Gladstone. Warren preceded her in death in 1985.
Mabel was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone and her hobbies included gardening, traveling and painting.
Survivors include:
Son: Michael J. Lindahl of Gladstone
3 sisters: Twin sister: Melba (Gene) Messick of Elkhart, IN; Aune Berry of Newberry, MI; Ruth Tracy of California
Numerous nieces and nephews who where like her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Warren, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Wesley, Lauri, Paul and Donald, and 2 sisters, Joanne Paquin and Lillian Munson.
Mabel
Anonymous
Mike — I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you now, including mine.
Mary Martin
Marquette, MI
Dear Mike,
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you in this most difficult time. I truly do not think that there was a mother who loved her son more than your mom loves you. I know that the faith of the Holy Spirit is alive in your heart and you knowledge of your mom’s destination gives you the strength to persevere. Please know that you are being thought of and prayed for in this most difficutl time of loss and grieving. Your friend always,
Pastor Paul M. Strom
Green Bay, WI
To Mike and all of Mabel’s family: I worked with Mabel many years ago at the City of Gladstone. She was well liked and respected. She will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Becki Hess
Gladstone, MI
Mike- my thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed, rest in peace Aunt Mabel.
Tracy Brooks
Grand Rapids, MI
Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss, your mom was a great lady and a beautiful person, she definitely passed those traits on to you. Wish I could be there to support you, God knows you’ve been there for me! My heart is with you always..
Suzanne (Sue) Johnson
Hillman, MI
There are no tributes at this time.Mike, I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, she was a great lady, and you’ve been a great son! Our prayers are with you!
Tom & Jessie Seronko
Gladstone, MI
Anonymous
Mike — I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you now, including mine.
Mary Martin
Marquette, MI
Dear Mike,
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you in this most difficult time. I truly do not think that there was a mother who loved her son more than your mom loves you. I know that the faith of the Holy Spirit is alive in your heart and you knowledge of your mom’s destination gives you the strength to persevere. Please know that you are being thought of and prayed for in this most difficutl time of loss and grieving.
Your friend always,
Pastor Paul M. Strom
Green Bay, WI
To Mike and all of Mabel’s family: I worked with Mabel many years ago at the City of Gladstone. She was well liked and respected. She will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Becki Hess
Gladstone, MI
Mike- my thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed, rest in peace Aunt Mabel.
Tracy Brooks
Grand Rapids, MI
Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss, your mom was a great lady and a beautiful person, she definitely passed those traits on to you. Wish I could be there to support you, God knows you’ve been there for me! My heart is with you always..
Suzanne (Sue) Johnson
Hillman, MI
There are no tributes at this time.Mike, I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, she was a great lady, and you’ve been a great son! Our prayers are with you!
Tom & Jessie Seronko
Gladstone, MI