"Dear family of Iris Abele, I worked in the Hancock County Exension office from 1984-1992. Iris was always a cheerful presence. She was graciously willing to do what was in the "to do" basket when she came in -either to fill in when someone was gone to to help when the office work was heavy. I appreciated her calm approach to every task and her ready smile and giggle when someone expressed thanks for her assistance. I know you will miss her. I appreciate being able to share these thoughts with you. Kristi Cooper"
In loving memory of
Iris R. Abele
December 10, 1917 - November 21, 2009
GARNER - Iris R. Abele, 91, of Garner died Saturday (November 21, 2009) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 1 P.M., Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Iris Ruth Abele, the daughter of Albert and Esther (Moll) Abele, was born December 10, 1917, on a farm near Garner. She graduated from Garner High School in 1935 and continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City. Iris worked at the Hancock County A.S.C.S. office in Garner for a number of years and later worked part-time at the Hancock County Extension office. She enjoyed office work, gardening, yard work and house work.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner.
Iris is survived by two sisters-in-law, Beryl Abele of Garner and Bonnie (John) Osnes of Forest City; a brother-in-law, Calvin Voigt of Crystal Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Elmer and Loren Abele; and a sister, Lois Voigt.