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David Abell Obituary
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. James W. Dubert, officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dougherty.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at St. Patrick's School, Dougherty, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by a rosary.
Memorials may be given to the David J. Abell Memorial Fund.
David Joseph Abell was born on Feb. 9, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, the son of William T. and Mary E. (Staudt) Abell. He was united in marriage to Karen M. Weiner on Oct. 1, 1983, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford.
He attended Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock area Schools, graduating from Rockford Senior High School in 1979. David farmed in the Dougherty area all his life and also worked at Winnebago Industries, Charles City.
He was involved as a board member of the Rockford Booster Club, where he helped with youth wrestling tournaments. He also served on the board of the Marble Rock summer ball program, where he coached his sons' baseball teams. David enjoyed his motorcycle and especially attending his children's activities.
David is survived by, his mother, Mary Abell, Dougherty; two sons, Dylan Donald Abell, Iowa City; Justin Theodore Abell, Rockford; a daughter, Alexandra Elaine Abell, Rockford; a sister, Patrice Catherine Abell Aleff and her husband Ross Allyn Aleff, Pine Island, Minn; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ted and Mary Abell, George and Mary Staudt; and his father, William T. Abell on Nov. 26, 1989.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Abell
Cindy Loftus
September 2, 2007
I feel blessed to have known and worked with such a special person over the last three years. We feel his loss greatly and know that as long as we remember him he will never be truly gone from us. We miss you Dave.
Sue (Thorson) Berneman
August 30, 2007
My heart aches for you all. May God hold each of you close to ease your pain. I remember David teaching me to swing a bat! It sounds like he continued to help teach/coach all his life. God Bless.
Shelley Wyborny
August 30, 2007
We can't tell you how sorry we are for your loss but we do know that if you keep your memories close, they will help you through! Thinking of you!
Micki, Shelley, Steven & Jenny Wyborny
Linda (Hanig) Hamman
August 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family. He will be missed.
Coralyn Engels
August 29, 2007
The good Lord has chosen a very special man to join him in heaven. Dave was a great guy and will be missed by many. Just remember that time will heal all things. I have been through enough in the past 29 years to tell you that you will never forget them. Lean on your family and friends and they will help you. We are here for you when ever you need us, just call.
You are all in our prayers.
The Engels family
Brad Williams
August 28, 2007
Many special memories I have from years gone past. Marble Rock Baseball has a "COACH in HEAVEN"
Theresa
August 28, 2007
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the Abell family at this most difficult time.
Brook and Theresa ( Merfeld ) Vickery and family
Deb Tritch
August 28, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I will be praying for Dylan, Justin and Alex and thinking about your family.
Rips Repair
August 28, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bob and Scott Rippentrop
Andy and Connie Achenbach
August 28, 2007
We were saddened to hear of David's accident.God must have a plan for him.
Our thoughts are with his children and family.
Marj (McNamara)Chipp
August 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My deepest sympathy to Dave's children and the rest of the family.
Gila and Ronald Jorgensen
August 27, 2007
We are deeply saddened at the loss of David. Our prayers go out to all of his family and especially his mother, Mary, our good friend.
Tony Schmitt
August 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Tony Schmitt
Jen Bushbaum-Schmitt
August 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeri(Worley) Ascher
August 27, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of Davids' accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sincere sympathy.
Jim & Lenore Worleys' daughter
NEAL NORDMEYER
August 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melvin and Cheryl Chapman
August 27, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to all of David's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teri (Achenbach) Chapman
August 27, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of David's accident and our thoughts and prayers go out to his children and family at this time.
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