Mabel Irene (schlatter) Krehbiel (1913-2014)

KREHBIEL, SCHLATTER, EICHER, SEYMOUR, BUFF

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 10/10/2014 at 07:57:02

Obituary from Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home, Donnellson, Iowa:

Mabel Irene Krehbiel, 101, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 11.58 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Ames, Iowa.

Born June 24, 1913 in Wayland, Iowa the daughter of John and Nettie (Eicher) Schlatter. On November 17, 1935 she married Donald Richard Krehbiel at the Eicher Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa. They made their home in Donnellson, Iowa. From there they moved to Columbia, Missouri before moving to south Florida where they enjoyed thirty years. Following Don's death on July 22, 2000, Mabel remained in Florida until her 90th birthday at which time she moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 2012 she moved to Story City, Iowa for the remainder of her life.

Survivors include two daughters Marjorie Seymour and Margaret Kay (Jonathan) Buff, many nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, great great nephews and nieces, her three companions Jo, Susan and Karen and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don and two brothers Glenn and Warren.

Mabel was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Donnellson, Iowa. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Blessed be her memory.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Zion Mennonite Church in Donnellson with Pastor Marcia Yoder Schrock officiating.

Burial will be at the Zion Mennonite Cemetery, rural Donnellson.

Memorials may be made in her memory to the Zion Mennonite Cemetery or Donnellson Library Fund.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzlynkfuneral home.com The Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.