Service Information
Mary Frances Evans, age 73, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Mary Frances Evans was born on March 17, 1949, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Howard and Virginia (Jorges) Beck. Mary was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in the Episcopalian church as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1967.
On April 27, 1974, Mary was united in marriage to Michael Evans in Grove City, Ohio. This marriage was blessed with two children, Trevor and Jillian. Mary and Michael resided in Hutchinson. They shared 46 years of marriage before the passing of Michael on April 27, 2020.
Mary was primarily a homemaker and stay-at-home mother and later was employed at Hutchinson Technology Inc. and 3M. She was a sponsor/member of Twin Cities PBS. She was an active donor to Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter in Hutchinson and adopted a wide variety of pets over the years.
Mary enjoyed gardening and reading. She enjoyed traveling and took several trips to Great Britain, including London, Scotland, and Wales. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandson, and friends.
Mary passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 73 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mary is survived by her:
Son, Trevor Evans and his wife Krystal of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Jillian Evans of Los Angeles, CA;
Grandson, Liam Evans of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers, John A-Frame Beck of Hutchinson, MN,
Charles “Chuck” and his wife Christi of Grand Rapids, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her Parents, Howard and Virginia Beck; Husband, Michael Evans; Sister, Barb Lattner.
Anita Tabbutt says
Trevor & Jillian and family
John & Chuck and family,
Mary was my roommate and friend since 1969. I was her connection to Grove City and Mike. Lots of long phone calls through the years kept us close friends. I will miss her.
Anita Tabbutt
Wayne D. Burville says
Dear John & Chuck, I am unable to be with You to celebrate Mary’s life but know my thoughts are with You as I ponder my childhood and younger years with Your families. Please accept my sincere condolences of Your loss. May each Snow Flake bring You comfort. Wayne
Gary Gehlen says
A Frame (John) We are sorry to hear of your sister passing. We will be thinking of you. Take care of yourself.
Vicky Rydberg says
John and Chuck
My sympathy to your families. Mary was my neighbor for 23 years. Many phone calls and visits. I was very surprised to hear of her passing.
Vicky Boettcher Rydberg
Jan Krasen says
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our sympathy to her family.