Mabel Tobin

Mabel G. Tobin, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, age 86, of Tennyson, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born on June 11, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Richards) Udelhofen. On May 7, 1951, Mabel married William Tobin at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Together they raised four children. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Mabel loved attending her grandchildren's school and sporting activities, playing Rummy and making ice cream cones for them. She also enjoyed waiting for the humming birds and cardinals to show up at their feeders with Bill, solving "Wheel of Fortune" puzzles and watching the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Those living to pay tribute and remember her wonderful ways are her loving husband of 63 years, William; four children: Rick (Kelly Bartell) Tobin, Tom (Pat) Tobin, Karla Tobin Leiser, Lori (Henry) Langkamp, all of Potosi; her grandchildren: Craig and Alison Tobin, Carl Leiser, Mitchell, Jacob, Sophie Langkamp, William Rickert Tobin, all of Potosi; Krista (Brian) Langkamp Hancock, Emily Langkamp, of Dubuque, IA; her siblings: Stella Timmerman of Kieler and Wilfred (Junie) Udelhofen of Cassville; a sister-in-law, Marie (Carl) Vogelsberg of Tennyson; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph and Merlin (Ruth) Udelhofen; brothers-in-law: Milton Vogelsberg, Walt Timmerman, Marvin (Emily) Tobin and John (Pauline) Tobin; and a sister-in-law, Erma (Walt) David.

A Mass of Christian Burial wad held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, Mabel would appreciate memorials given to SS Andrew-Thomas Catholic School. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi is assisting the family.

A special thanks to all the staff at Orchard Manor for the wonderful care they gave Mabel.