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Mabel Elavene Wintermute was born on 25 July 1903 in Lovelton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on 25 July 1903. She and Worth (Worthy) Henry Drake were married on 11 July 1925. She and Worth (Worthy) Henry Drake were married on 11 July 1925 in New Milford, Pennsylvania. She died on 2 April 1950, at age 46, in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania.² She died on 2 April 1950, at age 46. She was buried on 4 April 1950 in Vaughn Cemetery (365), Mehoopany, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.²

Mabel Elavene Wintermute was also known as Mable (?)¹

Brett Allan Zumsteg was born on 23 December 1953 in San Mateo County, California.^1,2 He died on 14 April 2014, at age 60.² He was buried in Northshore Garden of Memories, North Chicago, Lake, Illinois.²

Brett Allan Zumsteg was educated in Northwestern University Masters/ Doctorate.³ He was a Teacher/ Senior Client Services Analyst.³ He was affiliated with Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.³ Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, and friend, Brett Allan Zumsteg, passed away on April 14, 2014.

The youngest of four sons, Brett was born on December 23, 1953, to Howard and Doris Zumsteg in Burlingame, California.

He developed a love of music and the organ at age eight. He followed his passion to receive multiple degrees in organ performance: a Bachelor's from the University of Southern California, and a Master's and Doctorate from Northwestern University. He held teaching positions at Boy's Town in Omaha, Nebraska; Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah; and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. He became a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists in 1986.

Brett touched many people through his musical talents, devoting his time to teaching, performing, conducting, and accompanying. For many years, he was an organist and choir director for First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he was the driving force behind the design and installation of its organ in 1996. More recently, Brett accompanied the Lake Forest College Concert Choir and directed its College and Community Chorus. Both were roles he served in with great joy and pride. His incredible talent added life and spirit to any piece of music he touched. He was particularly gifted at improvisation, with an uncanny ability to develop melodies and variations on the spot, even while carrying on a conversation with someone.

rett worked as a senior client services analyst for the Business Information Services division of Smiths Group and John Crane, Inc. Over his 15 years there, he delighted his colleagues with his corny jokes and became a respected and loved member of the company.

Brett joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1975 and remained a devout member for the rest of his life. The Church was the center of his life and he lived its teachings every day by serving others in any way he could. He served in many leadership capacities in his local congregations and to members of the Church stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base. He donated his musical talents to the Church often, performing the organ not only in his congregations but most notably in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the Mormon Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, and Conference Center.

Brett and his wife Debbie have been joyfully married since October 26, 1997. They were two peas in a pod, a true team; they loved being together and sharing their home and life with others. Together, Brett and Debbie hosted holiday lunches and dinners, themed parties, and many other gatherings where they could show their love for others through their cooking and hospitality. They loved improving and decorating their home, gardening, and creating stained glass art and other decorative crafts. They also loved being in nature, particularly taking walks in nearby Independence Grove.Brett's numerous contributions to others are all the more appreciated due to his warm, humble, generous spirit and his wonderful sense of humor. In all walks of life, Brett was ready with a joke or pun at a moment's notice, never hesitating to bring moments of levity to any situation, and had an infectious smile and laugh.

Brett will be dearly missed by his children, Emily (James) and Benjamin (Michael), his two granddaughters, Zoe and Eva, and innumerable family and friends.

Brett's family would like to thank the caregivers and therapists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for their tireless and expert service in the last two months of his life.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation this Friday, April 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Home at 305 N. Cemetery Road in Gurnee, Illinois. On Saturday, April 19, a visitation will be held from 9 a.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gurnee at 411 O'Plaine Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations to the LDS Humanitarian Aid Fund. 100% of donations go directly to help the poor and the needy around the world irrespective of religious affiliation.