Mabel Caroline Kruse, 99 of Syracuse, NE passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Syracuse, NE. She was born July 3, 1914 in Syracuse, NE to Fred & Caroline (Holtgrewe) Wellman.

Mabel married Joy D. Kruse on February 20, 1939 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Syracuse, NE. She belonged to St. John's UCC and was very active in their quilting group and as a Sunday school teacher. Mabel loved being with her family and friends. She also enjoyed crocheting afghans, gardening, traveling, and belonging to card clubs.

She is survived by her Son: Kenneth (Sharon) Kruse of Syracuse, Daughter: Shirley Dettmer of Syracuse, Grandchildren: Seth (Tammy) Kruse of Syracuse, Shannon (Doyle) Brunssen of Waverly, Brenda (Rich) Hillman of Omaha, Bret (Stephanie) Kruse of Syracuse, Peg (Dave) Slagle of Lincoln, Stacy (Josh) Shide of Kansas City, KS; Great Grandchildren: Tanner & Jacob Kruse, Lindsay, Zachary & Madeline Brunssen, Ethan, Mitchel & Abigail Hillman, Cami Kopetka, Jaidyn Shide; Sisters-in-law: Lois Wellman, Veona Kruse & Leila Kruse all of Syracuse.

She was preceded in death by her Parents: Fred & Caroline Wellman, Husband Joy, and Brother Raymond Wellman.

Services for Mabel will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Syracuse.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. with family greeting friends from 6 until 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse.

Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441