Mabel Cantrell, age 89, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of rural Waubun, Minnesota, died on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Essentia Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Mabel J. Bellanger was born in International Falls, Minnesota, on February 21, 1925, the daughter of Emma Goodwin and John Bellanger. She grew up and graduated from high school in International Falls. Following graduation, she began working at Mando/Boise Cascade. In 1952, Mabel was united in marriage to Christopher Cantrell Jr. in International Falls, MN. The couple remained in International Falls, where they were both employed at the Boise Cascade Steam Plant. They were blessed with one child, Chris Cantrell and then later with one grandchild, Cade Johnson. After their retirement, Chris and Mabel made their home in Hot Springs, Arkansas and enjoyed traveling to Arizona. In 1989, they moved to South Twin Lake, located east of Waubun to spend their retirement years. Chris passed away in December of 2010 and Mabel relocated to Winchester Apartments in Detroit Lakes in 2011. Due to declining health, Mabel moved to Oak Crossing last year.

In addition to traveling, Mabel enjoyed spending time outdoors. She liked camping, fishing and hunting. She was a member of Church of the Nazarene in International Falls and later attended Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in Naytahwaush.

Mabel is survived by a son, Chris (Kayla) Cantrell of Dilworth, MN; and a grandson, Cade Johnson of International Falls, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Christopher, and three siblings: Ted, Evelyn and Louise.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen with a time of gathering one hour prior.
Burial will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.