MABEL L. BLOMBERG
AGE: 87
ADDRESS: W2565 Hultman Lake Road, Ogema; Township of Hill Resident
PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:12 P.M. Monday, August 5 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 2 days.
TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 10 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema
OFFICIATING: Rev. Rodney Price and Rev. Paul Van Camp
INTERMENT: Garden of Memory, Township of Hill
VISITATION: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 9 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 10 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois
EDUCATION: Attended Chicago Area Schools
MARRIAGE: February 3, 1951 at the South Shore Baptist Church in Chicago to Wilbert A. Blomberg and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1997.
PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Mabel grew up in Chicago and was an accomplished piano player; she was a self-taught organ player as well & was the lead organ and piano player for seven decades at the Ogema Baptist Church. She was active in teaching music as well throughout her life. Mabel was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend to countless people. She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking, knitting, crocheting and gardening.
MEMBER OF: Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema; the Ladies Aid; Sunday School Teacher and Willing Workers
Mabel also led Neighborhood Bible Studies
She is a past member of God’s Invasion Army
SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Ruthie (Blair) Watt of Marshfield and Peggy (Joe) Francour of Merrill
5 Sons: Ron (Cyndi) of Cypress, CA, Jerry (Jennifer) of Ogema, Tom (Donna) of Iron River, Dan (Chris) of Ogema and Steve (Krista) of Ogema
25 GRANDCHILDREN; 14 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
SURVIVING BROTHERS: Reuben (Doris) Stolhammar of Chicago, IL Kenneth (Sig) Stolhammer of Hibbing, MN and Don (Donna) Stolhammer Bemidji, MN
Brother-in-law: George Armstrong of Belle Aire Bluffs, FL
DECEASED FATHER: John W. Stolhammer
DECEASED MOTHER: Ruth F. Stolhammer (Maiden Name: Carlson)
Also preceded in death by grandchildren: Joy Korine Blomberg and Linnea Marie Francour
Sister: Evelyn Armstrong
PALLBEARERS: Ryan Watt, Adam Francour, Jon G., Jerod, Jon T., Joel and Jordan Blomberg
OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Mabel’s name to Ogema Baptist Church, W5091 State Road 86 Ogema, Wisconsin 54459. Memorials will be used for Missions and Music.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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