Eleanor J. Dibble, 94 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Angels Care Center following an extended stay.
Eleanor Jane Dibble was born on April 19, 1915 on the home place in Stanton, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Robinson) Daniels. She attended country school and later Cannon Falls High School. Following her schooling she helped raise her siblings and worked for a time as a waitress. She was united in marriage to Willard A. Dibble on December 13, 1941 in Minneapolis. The couple farmed in the Cannon Falls area for many years. She worked along side her husband for many years at the Cannon Valley Fair, had been a 4H leader for many years, was a member of the Eastern Star, the Episcopal Church and was very active in the Guild. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with gardening.
Eleanor is survived by her sons, William “Bill” of Cannon Falls, James “Jim” of Bloomington, and John and Mary Dibble of Cannon Falls; four grandchildren, Scott (Charlotte) Dibble, Mark (Kelli) Dibble, Justin (Nicole) Dibble and Laura (Cary) Freeberg; nine great-grandchildren; her brothers, William “Bill” Daniels of Cannon Falls, Roger Daniels of Inver Grove Heights, and Lowell “Dick” Daniels of Stanton; her sister, Peggy (Willard) Emery of Stanton; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard; brothers, Forest, Eugene “Gene” and Henry Daniels; sister, Marion Dack; and daughter-in-law, Marlene Dibble.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 123 N. 3rd Street in Cannon Falls, with the Reverend Roger C. Claxton officiating. Interment will follow at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd., Cannon Falls with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are preferred.
Active pallbearers will be Mark Dibble, Justin Dibble, Laura Freeberg, Mike Daniels, Mark Daniels, and Lee Emery.