Elfriede Ables, age 88 of Isanti, formerly of Andover, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti.

In addition to her parents, Hans and Susanne (Heller) Schreiber, Elfriede was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ables; sister, Annie Kronung; brother, Josef "Seppel" Schreiber; and son-in-law, Reinhold Schlaud.  She is survived by her children, Beverly Schlaud, Michael Ables, and Margaret (Richard) Lachner; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; also many other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street NW, Andover.  Visitation one hour prior to the service (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)  Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home of Andover (763) 767-7373