Mabel I. Widmark

Mabel I. Widmark, age 94, of Annandale, formerly of South Haven, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the Annandale Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Lake Union Covenant Cemetery with Pastor Lori Artner officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m to 12 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale. The graveside service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. Mabel Irene Widmark was born May 11, 1926, to Edwin and Betsy (Olean) Gunderson at home on the family farm in French Lake Township. Mabel attended country school before attending Annandale Schools. On Aug. 28, 1948, Mabel was united in marriage to William S. Widmark at their pastor’s home on Lake Francis, near South Haven. They lived in Minneapolis for a short time, before making their home in rural South Haven. Mabel cared for their home, as well as providing care to those in need and working occasional seasonal jobs throughout the years. Mabel was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in South Haven, as well as a charter member of the South Haven VFW Auxiliary. In her spare time, Mabel enjoyed sewing, visiting with friends at Mom’s Cafe while having a cup of coffee, and going for drives to take in the beauty of the countryside. She loved to travel, especially to California, Florida, and Montana. Above all, Mabel treasured the time she was able to spend with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mabel is survived by her children, Carol (Craig) Carlson of South Haven, and Curtis (Cory) Widmark fo South Haven; grandchildren, Eric (Toni) Carlson, Kelly (Paul) Korpela, Laura (Dan) Rademacher, Dan (Abby) Carlson, Andy Widmark and Kara Widmark; adoring great-grandchildren, Camdonn, Chance, Gage, Trent, Dorothy, Shelby, Della, Gracie, Michael and Matthew; sister, Betty Sandell of South Haven; brother-in-law, Duane (Delores) Widmark of Minneapolis; and nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Betsy Gunderson; husband, William; infant son, Stephen; son, Keith; brother, Albert Gunderson; and sisters, Eleanor Salmela and Evelyn Carlson. Mabel’s family will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale