Mary Lou Crabbe

Mary Lou Crabbe, age 83, of St. Anne, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born October 18, 1939, in Sully, Iowa, the daughter of John and Bertha (Lanser) Meppelink. On June 2, 1980, she married Ernest Crabbe. Mary was a homemaker for many years and worked part-time for the Papineau Post Office as a Postmaster later in life. She enjoyed crocheting, word searches, having coffee and playing cards with her Villa family. More than anything, she loved being a (great) grandma and spending time with all of her grandchildren. Mary was also a dedicated member of St. Anne Baptist Church. Surviving Mary are her children, Patti (Marvin) Veld of Lake Village, Michael Slager of Lafayette, and Cindi (Richard) Hoekstra of Highland; a sister, Linda Joy VanSchouwen of Lowell; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest Crabbe; her parents, John and Bertha Meppelink; sister, Ruth Meppelink; brother, Larry Meppelink. Service information for Mary will be announced at a later time, and cremation rites are being accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Anne Baptist Church.