Mabel Evelyna Arenson
1904 - 1995

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• Birth	27 Sep 1904	Elbow Lake, Grant, Minnesota
  Gender	Female
  Died	20 Nov 1995	Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  	stroke at home of daughter, Joanne Letter: Monday, November 27, 1995 Hello from Joanne, Bob, & Monty- Only a week today since the passing of our Mother. It really hasn't seemed true, as she talked with us every day and if she didn't get us by phone, she would call Melanie (her granddaughter who lives near Brooten). She would only have to push one button on the phone as Bob had a few programmed in for her. These past years age was taking its toll, as we would see the changes occuring, but fortunately she could still manage by herself in her own home with the help of "meals on wheels" coming every noon, and Joanne only 3 blocks away. Her every need was taken care of, including Bob & Monty keeping up her yard and house repairs. The same little home on the corner where she & Dad lived all their lives except during the war when we all moved to Michigan. She lived alone 12 years since Dad died in 1983. With many of her family gone: Florence in the Glenwood Retirement Home, losing Hazel so suddenly, Cora, Millie, Jimmy, Grandma, Ruby & Walter gone, the Arenson home was longer the gathering place anymore. How we all missed that, but life has its changes and our memories of all these loved ones and the happy times together will always remain. Mom lost all central vision after eye surgery about 5 years ago. She wasn't able to read anymore, sew or do the mending, or see television, so we knew this wasn't easy for her. She would listen to her radio tho, and Monty would send his many tapes of music played on the electric keyboard to her. She enjoyed this so much, along with the stories of Garrison Keihlor and the good old days. She was the head of the family- who we would go to when some problem arose. She was always there to listen and when we would be frustrated over something, she would remind us to remember the good and not dwell on the bad things. (Our teacher) Only a month ago that a series of strokes began and her doctor said it was now time to enter the hospital or the Nursing Home. Since Joanne & Dale were out east at the time, decisions weren't made until they came home, so the grandchildren and Bob & Annabelle took care of her that weekend. We moved her to Dale & Joanne's the end of October and she seemed very satisfied knowing someone was with her. She wanted her coffee at 5:30 a.m. tho, so we had to make some changes, as she was an early riser. Her little time piece, (small box) which she pressed many, many times during the night was near by. It was very important that she had this so she was always aware of time, day or night. As each day passed it was more difficult for her to move, eat, swallow and comprehend. We fed her, bathed her, and pampered her to make things the very best. Clarence, Verna & Sharon came to visit her on Sat. Nov. 18th (Joanne's birthday). Annabelle baked a cake so we all sat around the table for coffee with Mom in the wheel chair. She wasn't able to talk or see but we are certain she knew they were there for her. A last handshake and good-bye from her brother Clarence. Her calling was near and she was ready. We received the sacraments together with Pastor Sogge- prayed together and wept. On Monday, Nov. 20th at 4:50 p.m. the Lord took her home. She was at peace. We are so grateful that we had our Mother all these years. She lived a full life and was ready for her heavenly home. (We are including the program of the funeral service. Thought you would like this being some were unable to attend.)
  Funeral	24 Nov 1995	Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  	Trinity Lutheran Church Obituary Mabel E. (Arenson) Imsdahl was born on September 27, 1904 in Elbow Lake, MN, the daughter of George G. and Ida (Evenson) Arenson. She grew up in the Elbow Lake area until they moved to Brooten when she was a young girl. Mabel attended Brooten High School and upon graduation attended Glenwood Normal School. After graduation Mabel taught school in the rural Brooten area. On June 23, 1925 mabel was united in marriage to Menvil Peter Imsdahl in Brooten. They lived in Brooten until 1941 when they moved to Muskegon, MI. In 1946 Mabel and Menvil moved back to Brooten where she again taught school in the rural school of the area. Mabel was an active member of her church. She belonged to the Quilting Circle, and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies' Circles. She was baptized in Elbow Lake and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Brooten. Her family remembers her love of reading, sewing and tatting. They also recall how she would enjoy the times that the family would get together for holidays, and spending time with her grandchildren. On Monday, November 20, 1995 Mabel died at the age of 91. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Montelle and (Teresa) Imsdahl of Buffalo, Robert M. and (Annabelle) Imsdahl of New London, and Joanne M. and (Dale) Fauskee of Brooten; nine grandchildren: Crystal Jasmin, Bradley Imsdahl, Trudi Wall, Tamara Kluver, Kevin Imsdahl, Monica Brede, Gary Fauskee, Randy Fauskee, and Melanie DeKok; 10 great grandchildren; two brothers: Clarence Arenson of Brooten, and Donald Arenson of Edina; two sisters: Eleanor Harrison of Vancouver, WA, and Violet Snyder of White Bear Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Menvil, in 1983; her parents, two brothers, Walter and James; and three sisters, Hazel, Mildred, and Cora. Blessed be the Memory of Mabel Imsdahl.
  Name	Mabel Evelyna Imsdahl
  Buried	24 Nov 1995	Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota   [1]
  	Trinity Lutheran
  Person ID	I4879	The Evenson Tree
  Last Modified	23 Nov 2005

  
  

  Father	George (W.) Arenson,   b. 13 May 1872, Rolling Forks Twp, Pope, Minnesota ,   d. 09 Feb 1918, Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  Mother	Ida Gurina Evenson,   b. 24 Oct 1881, Barsness Township, Pope, Minnesota ,   d. 06 Sep 1963, Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  Married	20 Jun 1900	Blue Mounds Township, Pope, Minnesota
  Census	26 Jun 1905	Elbow Lake, Grant, Minnesota
  Census	26 Apr 1910	Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  Photos		Wedding: Ida Evenson / George Arenson
  		George and Ida Arenson Family - 1916 Back: Mabel, Walter, George, James Middle: Hazel, Cora, Eleanor, Ida, Clarence Front: Mildred
  		George and Ida Arenson at Ida's sister Mabel's wedding
  		Arenson - Robinson Families, 1927 Back: Montelle Imsdahl, Menvil Imsdahl, Mabel Arenson-Imsdahl, Eleanor Arenson, Floyd Robinson, Jack Baker, Clarence Arenson Front: Dolores Arenson, James Arenson, Dorothy Robinson, Kathryn Robinson, Hazel Arenson-Baker, Ronald Baker, Ida Robinson, Violet Robinson, Cora Arenson, Mildred Arenson, Frances Arenson, Merlyn Arenson
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Menvil Peter Imsdahl,   b. 04 Nov 1899, Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota ,   d. 18 Apr 1983, Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  Married	23 Jun 1925	Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota
  	at Arenson home Newspaper clipping, Brooten Tribune. Miss Mabelle Evelyn Arenson, daughter of Mrs. Ida Arenson, and Mr. Menvil Imsdahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Imsdahl of Brooten were quietly united in marriage on Tuesday, June 23, at the home of the bride's mother. The words that made them man and wife were read at 4 o'clock p.m. by Rev. A. H. Hoyme. A six o'clock wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother, attended by twenty-five guests. The bride is a graduate of the Brooten High School and the Glenwood Normal department and for the past year or more has taught in the neighborhood schools. The bridegroom is one of the pleasant and accomodating salesmen at the store of the Farmers Co-operative Mercantile Co., a position which he has held for the past five years. Both of these young people have been brought up in the neighborhood and command the respect and esteem of all. Mr. and Mrs. Imsdahl left the following day on a wedding trip to Itasca park, International Falls and points in Canada, following which they will take up the more serious duties of home-making in Brooten. They have the good wishes of a large circle of friends upon their new venture.
  Children	1. Montelle Jerome Imsdahl,   b. 28 Nov 1925, Brooten, Stearns, Minnesota ,   d. 04 Aug 2021, Buffalo, Wright, Minnesota   2. Living   3. Living
  Family ID	F1769	Group Sheet

  
  

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