Abeln, Mary Margaret (Gleason) Age 91, fortified with the Sacraments January 19, 2020. Beloved wife of late Raymond; loving mother of Mary Lou, Kathy (John) Eckrich, Mark (Lisa), Dan, Jim (Beth), Tom, Peg (Mark) Abeln Woolbright, Maureen (John) Knox; cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 2. Mary was a graduate of the WWII cadet nursing program. Mary was well known in the community for serving people with her generosity, kindness, love, and compassion which touched family, friends, and strangers alike. Her lessons are eternal. Liturgy of the Word 10:30 AM Saturday, January 25 with visitation at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 20000 County Road 10 in Corcoran. Graveside service at St. Patrick's Cemetery to follow. Reception at St. Thomas Apostle Fellowship Hall at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to: stjustinmartyr.org/faithinaction Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411 gearty-delmore.com

Published on January 23, 2020


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