Viola Mabis
October 11, 1930 - July 23, 2015
Obituary
MABIS, VIOLA A.
LODI-Viola A. (Ripp) Mabis, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, July 23, 2015.Vi was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish at St. Patrick's Church, volunteered at Lodi Good Samaritan Society and was a member of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary. She was an avid gardener and loved baking, canning and cooking. Vi worked for the Lodi Veterinary Clinic and Wisconsin Management for Parkside Apartments. She was a special friend and honorary grandma to many.Vi is survived by her children, Cindy (Dave) Krivanek, Don (Pam McCullick) Mabis, Jerry (Ann) Mabis) and Connie (Brett) Jasik; grandchildren, Joe (Kellie), Matthew and Mary Beth Mabis, Kyle, Noah and Kaci Jasik and Dylan (Krista) McCullick; brothers and sisters, Cyril (Irene) George (Donna), Aggie Ganser, Annie Woodburn and John Ripp; in-laws, Gene (Shirley) Mabis, Earl (Jeannette) Mabis, Jim (Julie) Mabis, Byron Kessenich, Howard (Martha) Mabis and Nancy (Bob) Schmitz; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents John and Elizabeth Ripp; her parents-in-law, Adolph and Olive Mabis; sisters, Marie (Leo) Pertzborn, Betty Marx and Sally (George) Miller; in-laws, Mary Ripp, Clarence Ganser, Don Woodburn and Janet Kessenich; special aunt and uncle, Al and Ann Mabis; and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, 521 Fair St., Lodi at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 with Reverend Father Chad M. Droessler presiding. Rosary to be recited at 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI, 157 S. Main St., from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015 and again on Monday, July 27, 2015, at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to, The Roads To Life Tanzania Inc., P.O. Box 157, Prairie du Chien, 53821-0157 www.roadstolifetanzania.org/donate/. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Sun Jul 26, 2015 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Hamre Gunderson Funeral Home • 157 S. Main Street, Lodi, WI null
Visitation
Mon Jul 27, 2015 @ 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Jul 27, 2015 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
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Memories
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Kayleen Kinnison
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Beautiful lady who always brighten the day with a smile and some goodies! It was a pleasure knowing her and she will be greatly missed!
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sharon r Zeimet
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VI was my *touchstone* the kind of friend you could call at 3 am crying and she would not be upset. there is none like her. I have a funny VI story, we always teased each other about what we would do or give up for Lent. Last year VI gave up tv, I told her she was *nuts*, and then this year, she gave up candy and TV. OMG, I could not compare. I teased her and told her she would miss the Final Four game. She would not give in. I knew she would not. I told her that the Lord would not call it cheating on Lent if she happened to come to our place and the game was accidentally one. She still would not give in. That's our VI, faithful to the end. with love, Zeke and Sharon
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Melissa Haag
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Working with Vi at Lodi Veterinary Care was like having a special "Grandma" there with you. Her positive spirit and warm smile was always present to brighten the day. She would allow me to have "proud new mom" moments as she would frequently ask for updated stories and pictures of my daughter. Her baked goodies were definitely a welcome site prior to starting a busy day or after coming in from a tough call. We will miss her dearly at the clinic. My deepest sympathies to the entire family and prayers of strength to you all.
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Teresa Beck Gartley
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Such a fine lady!! I will remember her as a talented seamstress and gardener!! My deepest sympathy to all of you!!
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Doreen Kay
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One of the highlights each day going or coming home from work, was seeing her mowing her lawn, working in the garden where she shared her produce or briskly taking a walk with her sweet smile shing out for everyone to see. Doreen Reinwand
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Kay Salzwedel
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Vi was such a pleasure to know. I will miss seeing her while doing laundry at the apartments. I am so thankful that I got to see her shortly before she died and was able to give/get hug from her. My sympathies go out to all of you!
Kay Salzwedel