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Mabel Voda Obituary

Mabel Voda, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2012, after battling complications from arterial sclerosis. Beloved wife of the late Steve Voda. Loving mother of Nancy Anderson and Sue Pardo. Cherished grandmother of John Milton, Kristina and Lucinda Anderson. Devoted great-grandmother of Brandon and Nathan Anderson. Preceded in death by her sisters, Jeanette Jahr and Irene Ruda; and her brother, Lyvoid Larson. Mabel was born in Arnegard, N.D. on July 27th 1919. After finishing her sophomore year in high school, she left home at the young age of 16 and supported herself with waitressing jobs. She settled in Westmont, IL at 21 and worked as a caterer which brought about her passion for cooking. She catered and cooked gourmet meals for 10 years. She cooked many wonderful meals for family and friends over the years. She met the love of her life Steve Voda when she was 24, they were married for 53 glorious years. She was also a devoted cashier for 20 years at Charm Cleaners. She had a love for the outdoors in which she was an avid front porch swinger. She also had a green thumb and tended many indoor and outdoor plants. A special thanks to all the angels at Oak Brook Healthcare Center who gave supreme care to Mabel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up by the family. Visitation Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church , 36 N. Grant St. Westmont, from 10:30 until time of service 11 am. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien. For info: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-2262

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Aug. 28, 2012.

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Maria Escamilla

February 13, 2013

Sister Nancy and fam. I was blessed to have met Ma Mabel. What an amazing woman she was. She was my boss, my friend, my teacher etc. What an inspiration to many. Miss her very much. Will always remember her beautiful smile.
Memories are beautiful keep them close to your heart, I am. Love you all.

ann voda

February 12, 2013

Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Mabel's passing. Cousin Caroline Lenz shared the information with me. It is always hard to lose a parent, and I guess Aunt Mabel was the last of the Vodas??? And some of us, like myself, are getting up there too. I know you will miss your mom. She was certainly one special woman. I send love.

Janet Lyman

August 30, 2012

Dear Nancy,
I am honored to have known your mother the last months of her life. What a lovely lady who was always so kind and friendly to me and my mom. God bless you and your family.

Debbie (Payne)Kuhnert

August 28, 2012

Hi I do believe this is the Sue I knew all through school.So sorry for your loss.

August 28, 2012

Dear Nancy & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mom. I pray God will give you peace and comfort as you share memories and talk about what she meant to each of you. Love, Sue Salomone

Arne & Mary Lou Jahr

August 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you all.We have very fond memories of Aunt Mabel and Uncle Steve-those were the best times! She was a very special lady and will be missed.Love,Arne & Mary Lou

Angie Fried

August 28, 2012

Dear Nancy and family: my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your mother/grandmother.

Dawn Benjamin

August 28, 2012

Dear Nancy and Family,

I just want to Ask God's Blessing and Peace for all of you at this time of your mom's passing. She was a special lady..full of spunk and vitality. I am glad that I got to meet her. May you have a Joyous time Celebrating her life and what she meant to all of you. Nancy, I am here anytime you need or want to talk. You and Kris resemble Mabel with your strength and fortitude and pushing through things in life. God Bless You All, Love~~ Dawn

Babe Jahr

August 28, 2012

My sincerist sympathy. My fondest memories are of Mable and Steve. They were the best aunt and uncle anyone could have. I loved them dearly. Love Babe

Maria Escamilla

August 27, 2012

Mabel I will miss you very much, and thank you for being my friend and for the great moments we shared. My prayers to your family, may they find peace and joy in their hearts in this challenging time. Love you ~~ gone but not forgotten, you truly left a legacy!!!

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

August 26, 2012

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