Mabel H. Wiedman, 101, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Kenosha on October 27, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Adeline Domes. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools. In 1929, she married Clarence Wiedman; they later divorced. Her entire working career, of over 30 years, was spent at Cooper/Jockey, Inc. She also maintained her home in Forest Park where she raised her two children. In her younger years she enjoyed collecting coins, stamps and spending hours crocheting. After retirement she and her siblings traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mabel was an over 50 year devoted member of the Forest Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are her son, Kenneth (Delores) Wiedman of Kenosha; a brother, Harvey Domes of Baraboo, WI; four grandchildren, Deborah Adams of Kenosha, Tom (Joann) Jorgenson of Kenosha, Susan (Robert) Campbell of Holland MI, and Patricia (David) Longly of Libertyville, IL; and three great-grandchildren, Stephanie (Eric) Bodemer, Daniel and Natalie Jorgenson all of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley (George) Jorgenson; a sister, Lillian Gotsche; and a brother, Marvin Domes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29th, at Proko Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mabel’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rachel Booker
December 1, 2008
Aunt Mabel is coming!? This was such good news growing up in the Gotsche household. Everyone looked forward to her visit with anticipation (even though it meant we had to be on our best behavior). Not only did she shower us with gifts but she always took a personal interest in all of us right down to the very youngest. I always admired Aunt Mabel for her graceful and feminine manners. I loved to look back at pictures of Aunt Mabel and Grandma Lillian looking ever so fashionable. Not only were they sisters but very good friends. Of course, Grandpa Merle was one of her biggest fans! It was evident by the way he treated her and talked to and about her that he had the utmost love and respect for Aunt Mabel! I look forward to seeing all three of them together again in the paradise. I can picture Grandpa Merle imitating the sounds the birds and animals are making and Grandma Lillian and Aunt Mabel doing what they loved most, teaching newly ressurected ones about the wonderful future they can have living forever on earth!
Jean DiCello
November 29, 2008
Mabel visited Roswell many times over the years. I found her to be very pleasant company. I never recall her speaking in a negative way about others. Rather, she seemed to find something nice in others and her conversation was upbeat. I found many things nice about her. From Jean DiCello (Mrs. Joseph DiCello)
Isabelle Gotsche
November 28, 2008
Mabel was a wonderful person. I remember her exactly as the photo above shows her. Each year, when Merle, Lillian, and Mabel came to visit, we would take them on sightseeing jaunts all over the Southwest. Mabel was so cheerful, even in a van packed with eleven people, six of them little ones. She took hundreds of priceless photos and shared them with us. In turn, Lillian took hundreds of photos of her beloved Mabel, and we are going to review them now. I remember how she would help me fold endless laundry, prepare for meals, vacuum, sweep the floor. The children can still quote from the many charming books that she gave to them. And her remarkable steadfastness to Jehovah has always been an inspiration to us. Goodbye for now, dear Mabel. We will travel together again.
Gordon Gotsche
November 28, 2008
Being with Aunt Mabel on Saturdays and at family gatherings was memorable for me. Besides washing her car and helping her in the yard, I played with her little dog, played pinochle and climbed trees in the "forest" across the street.Aunt Mabel was a pleasure to be with, always smiling and happy. She was thoughtful with her time and generous to a fault. Our own children also were able to enjoy her fine qualities. Mabel will be missed dearly.
Robin (Gotsche) Guzman
November 27, 2008
Mabel was a dear lady. I remember her just as she was in her picture, always with a big smile. As a child, I had many opportunities to spend time with her at her home. Some of the things I remember about my stays at her home are her girly bathroom with the bubbles and powder puffs, the "hi ho cherri-o" game which she would spend endless hours playing with me, all the wonderful junk food, which I never otherwise had, and finally, her typewriter, which she faithfully used to type cherished letters to her many friends and family. She always remembered her nephew Gordy's six children and would send the best gifts (always the cool stuff, rather than the practical). Aunt Mabel had a sure hope in a future resurrection, and so many of her family and friends look forward to seeing her again someday, along with her sister Lillian, who loved her dearly. Many condolences and thanks to her close family who were there with her to the end. With love from Robin (Gordy's daughter)