Danielle M. Abels, 47, of Ashland passed away at her home on October 24, 2024.

Danielle was born on December 11, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa, a daughter of James Abels and Nancy Onnen Abels. She was a graduate of Columbia College earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Human Resources. Danielle was employed with the City of Columbia Finance Department as a Senior Budget Analyst.

Danielle’s family remembers her as being kind-hearted and generous, willing to help with her time, resources and talents. Danielle’s favorite things were her two kitties, her nephews and spending time with her family. Her favorite activities were crafting, such as painting and scrapbooking, sitting by a bonfire and playing games with the family. She loved going to see all the Magic Trees during the holidays and traveling to visit family out of town. Danielle loved and was loved by her family. She especially treasured the time spent with her nephews Eli and Noah.

Danielle’s memory is cherished by her mother, Nancy Kramer and stepfather, Jeff Kramer of Ashland; her father, James Abels and stepmother, Kim Abels of Lakeland, Florida; her sister, Melanie Abels and partner, Dillon Rice of Ashland and her nephews, Noah and Eli Rice.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Virgil and Bernice Abels and her maternal grandmother, Harriet Onnen.

A Celebration of Life Service honoring Danielle will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Robinson-Yager Funeral Home in Ashland. Her family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the Celebration of Life Service begins at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Central Missouri Humane Society or Columbia Second Chance to help pets find loving homes.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.robinsonyagerfh.com.

Robinson-Yager Funeral Home is honored to serve Danielle’s family.