Mabel Weber

Weber, Mabel Lou 86, of Antioch, IL, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at The Village of Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst. She was born January 31, 1928 in Burlington, WI, the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Martha H. (Buck) Hunter. Mabel Lou was a lifelong member and organist emeritus of United Methodist Church of Antioch, Antioch Village Trustee from 1979-1989, Past President of Antioch Woman's Club, Director of the Victory Lakes Vocaleers, founding member of the Festival Arts of Antioch, a lifelong Sequoit, graduating Class of 1945 from Antioch High School. She was also a 50 year member of the Eastern Star, Past President of G.F.W.C. 10th District and a former G.F.W.C. International Musician, Past President of numerous golf leagues, and member of the Lake County Woman's Coalition. Mabel Lou lived life according to her nickname "Gus," short for Gusto. Mabel Lou is survived by her children, Jeannine Leonhart, Reverend William (Ruby) Dow, Robert (Debra) Dow, Joseph (Cheryl) Weber, and James (Becky) Weber; her fourteen grandchildren, Jennifer (Drew) Morris, Jayme Bean, Jessica Leonhart, Daniel Dow, Michael Dow, Anthony (Ruby) Dow, 1st Sgt. Nicholas Weber, USMC, Samantha Weber, Tessa Weber, Jacob Weber, Ryan Weber, and Logan Weber; her thirteen great-grandchildren, Ben, Joe, Hailey, Janelle, Tayler, Tristan, Gavin, Alexandria, Austin, Alexis, Tyler; her siblings, Charlotte Schulz, Jane (Kennedy) Heuer, and June Boese; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mabel Lou was preceded in death by the three men in her life, William Dow, Arnold Weber, and Walter Nechoda; her son-in-law, Joseph Leonhart; and brothers-in-law, Eldon Schulz and Robert Boese. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002. Interment is private. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002 and from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service Wednesday morning at the church. For additional information, call 847-395-4000. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Antioch Music Ministry. Please sign the online guestbook for Mabel Lou at www.strangfh.com.