Dorothe Schabell

Dorothe Mae Schabell, 88, of Norway, formerly of Sagola, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Northstar Health System in Iron River surrounded by her family. Dorothe was born January 9, 1923 in Hillsboro, WI, daughter of the late Timothy and Elsie (Krause) Jordon. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1941 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Dorothe married George Paige and he preceded her in death. Later on, she met and married Francis Schabell and he also preceded her in death. Dorothe was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Sagola. She was very independent and had an unbelievable work ethic even into her mid 80’s. Dorothe loved the outdoors and did all of her own yard work including cutting grass, making fire wood, and gardening, even though the deer enjoyed most of her vegetables. She also enjoyed crossword and picture puzzles, reading books, especially her Bible, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Dorothe is survived by two daughters, Ruth (Greg) Kramer of Iron River and Sharon (Gary) Sleik of Iron Mountain; grandchildren, Rob (Becky) Maynard, Rodney (Marcy) Maynard, Jeff (Selena) Maynard, Holly Maynard, Deanna Kramer, Krystal Coombe, Vaughn Kramer, Sam Staeven, Dan Staeven and Ann (Vince) Zuber; step-grandchildren, Mark Sleik, David (Edie) Sleik, Wendy (Tom) Loomis and Sherry (Brooke) Huettl; great grandchildren, Mandy, Stephanie, Andrew, Misty, Tyler, Justine, Jeff, Sharon, Michael (Misty), Rachael, Kayla, Gavin, Zachary, Katiera, Madeline (Andrew), Michaela, Amber, Patience & Faith; several step great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, Natasha, Colton, Robert, Jocelyn, Chris, Aiden and Kaelynne; a sister, Audrey Juneau; sisters-in-law, Joan and Arvetta; a son-in-law, Don Staeven; several nieces and nephews, including James Juneau and Nancy Marcell; and special friends, Conrad and Molly Kramer, Kevin and Peggy Kramer, Rosie Kaetzel, her church family, friends and staff at Oak Crest Assisted Living and the annual hunting crew. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barb Staeven; a grandson, Brian; four brothers, Virgil, Norman, Garth and Ed Jordon; a grandson-in-law, Michael Kirschner; and two nephews, Teddy and Mark Jordon. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church in Sagola. Memorial services will follow at 4:30 pm at the church. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Dorothe Schabell may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Dorothe Schabell

May 31, 1923 - May 31, 2011