Retta E. Abels, age 91, of rural Monroe, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Azura Memory Care. She was born on January 30, 1923, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Zilmer) Burington.
Retta was a graduate of Winslow High School.
Retta and Ted Abels were married on January 18, 1948. She farmed with her husband on county FF in rural Monroe for 66 years.
She is a member of Monroe United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Ted of rural Monroe; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
A visitation will be Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
A memorial fund is being established in Retta's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
Retta was a graduate of Winslow High School.
Retta and Ted Abels were married on January 18, 1948. She farmed with her husband on county FF in rural Monroe for 66 years.
She is a member of Monroe United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Ted of rural Monroe; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
A visitation will be Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
A memorial fund is being established in Retta's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.