Mabel C. Stevens

Mabel C. Stevens, 99, of Bremen, passed away on May 28, 2011 at Bremen Health Care. Mabel was born on September 7, 1911 in Marshall County to Peter and Pearl (Stump) Frenger. She married Omer Stevens on January 19, 1935; he preceded her in death on December 12, 1999.



Mabel was a lifetime area resident and was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland since 1958 where she was known as "Cookie Stevens" and was a member of a singing group at the Pines. She was employed at Uniroyal, Vitrus and Wilsons in Mishawaka.

She is survived by, two daughters, Becky (Dennis) Sechrist of Bremen and Brenda (Eldon) Schlemmer of Mishawaka and four grandchildren, Chad Sechrist of Bremen, Cheri (Jeff) Erickson of Mishawaka, Scott (Tasha) Schlemmer of South Bend and Jeremy (Wanda) Schlemmer of Mishawaka. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren, Treyton, Keanen, Kaiden, Jeremy Jr., Alexis, Addison, and Christian.

Mabel was preceded by her parents, husband Omer, a son, Jerry Stevens, four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:30 am at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland with Reverend Josh Osbun officiating. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 1 from 4-8 pm at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bremen Health Care or to St Paul's Lutheran Church.