ABEL, Joseph C. August 11, 2009, age 89 Beloved husband of the late Frances. Brother of John Abel, Vincent Abel, Carrie Sutton the late Crandell, Mary Mayer the late Julius, Jessie Butterworth the late William, and Annie Foley the late Morgan. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9:15 am prayers at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. to St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mass at 10 am. Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda; Dearborn, MI 48120.