John N Abel (1948 - 2020)

Born 22 May 1948 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, USA

Husband of Helen Ann (Lowe) Abel — married 18 May 1980 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Died 26 Jan 2020 at age 71 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Biography

• Find A Grave Memorial

John N. Abel Birth 22 May 1948 Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, USA Death 26 Jan 2020 (aged 71) Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Memorial ID: 206604354

John N. Abel, 71, of Springfield, died at 5:55 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital.

John was born on May 22, 1948, in Waukegan, IL, the son of David and Virginia (Randall) Abel. He married Helen Ann (Lowe) Taylor on May 18, 1980 in Springfield. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Judy Abel.

John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He spent his career in the aviation industry for his entire life. John loved building model airplanes and volunteering. He was a Samaritan at St. John’s Hospital and served on their board. John was an avid weather watcher and enjoyed history, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family.

John is survived by daughters, Theresa (husband, Robert “Bob”) Holland of Springfield, and Carrie Taylor Cross of Chatham, IL; grandchildren, Matthew (wife, Rajani) Holland of Springfield, Emily (husband, Bryan) Vayr of Champaign, IL, and Anna Cross of Champaign, IL; sister, Jane Abel of Winthrop Harbor, IL; great-grandson, Mason Holland; one great-grandchild on-the-way; and cat, Jinx.

Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

A private family graveside ceremony will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

The family of John N. Abel is being served by Butler Funeral Home—Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.

Family Members Parents: David Abel 1916–2007 Virginia E. Randall Abel 1916–2001

Spouse: Helen Ann Lowe Abel 1944–2014 (m. 1980)

Siblings: Judy Abel 1943–1959

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 20 May 2020), memorial page for John N. Abel (22 May 1948–26 Jan 2020), Find a Grave Memorial no. 206604354, citing Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Linda Jackson (contributor 48777733) .