Mabel Elizabeth Soder, 88, Makinen, died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014.
She was born February 18, 1925 in Deerwood, MN to Hjalmar and Minda (Vang) Hogstrom.
Mabel graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1943 and was united in marriage to Alvin
B. Soder on February 16, 1946.

Mabel, a longtime resident of Eveleth, was a co-owner of Eveleth Auto Parts and an active
member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Midway. For many years, Mabel led a Bible Study for the
residents of the former Arrowhead Nursing Home, Eveleth. Later she led "Hymns With Mabel"
at the present St. Raphael's Nursing Home, Eveleth, for 11 years.

All who knew Mabel loved her kindness, servant heart and sweet spirit. Mabel was a true
example of a life transformed by the love of Jesus and her desire was that all would come to
know Him as their Lord and Saviour.

She is survived by daughter, Cheryl (David) Yoder, Makinen; Grandson David Marc (Kristine)
Yoder, Claypool, IN and their daughters, Joanna and Jennifer; Grandson Steven Ross (Gina)
Yoder, Buhl, MN and their children, Abigail, Elizabeth, Autumn, Austin, Katelyn, Benjamin, Ava
and Nathan; sister, Mary Lou Rocca, Apache Junction, AZ; Aunt, Betty Vang, Deerwood, MN;
and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; and siblings Herman, Helen Anderson,
Emil, John and Jennette Slocum.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 in the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Virginia-Midway. Reverend John Cowan will officiate. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon at the Church. Spring Interment will take place in the Makinen Cemetery.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Viewing 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. ,Friday, February 7, 2014
Emmanuel Baptist Church
93 Midway Drive Virginia, MN 55792
Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. ,Friday, February 7, 2014
Emmanuel Baptist Church
93 Midway Drive Virginia, MN 55792
Spring Interment Makinen Cemetery
Gavin Road & C.R. 630 Makinen, MN 55763
Spring Interment Makinen Cemetery
Gavin Road & C.R. 630 Makinen, MN 55763