Service Information
Mavis I. O’Malley, age 88, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 9:00-11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Mavis Ione O’Malley was born on April 18, 1936, in St. Peter, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Sherman and Lela (Smith) Ely. Mavis was baptized at the Church of Christ in Cleveland. She received her education in Cleveland, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Cleveland High School Class of 1954.
On September 28, 1957, Mavis was united in marriage to Roger O’Malley at Church of Christ in Cleveland. This marriage was blessed with three children, Connie, Molly, and Allen. Mavis and Roger resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 61 years of marriage prior to the passing of Roger on November 23, 2018.
Mavis was employed in the Supply Department at 3M in Hutchinson. She retired on October 1, 1991. Mavis was a member of Church of Christ in Dassel, Minnesota.
Mavis loved flowers and enjoyed watching TV, camping, and managing a maple syrup business. She also enjoyed bluegrass music, dancing, and was a volunteer for the Hutchinson Music Association since 1988. Mavis cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Mavis passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 88 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mavis is survived by her:
Daughters, Connie Bjork and her husband, Byron of Hutchinson, MN,
Molly O’Malley of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Allen O’Malley of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Christopher Bjork and his wife, Jill, Gregory Bjork and his wife, Jenna, Timothy Bjork and his wife, Daphane, Abby Albrecht and her husband, Josh, Zachary Markgraf and his wife, Rachel, Emily Markgraf and her fiancé, Jesse Van Nurden, Carlie Madsen and her significant other, Clayton Moore;
Great-grandchildren, Stanley Bjork, Juniper, Roderick, and Eloise, Bjork, Everleigh, and Bridger Bjork; Kirsten, Braeden and Eli Albrecht, Willow Markgraf;
Sisters-in-law, Elsie Ely of Cleveland, MN,
Alice Ely of Cleveland, MN,
Ardis Ely of Cleveland, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Mavis is preceded in death by her Husband, Roger O’Malley; Parents, Sherman and Lela Ely; Sisters, Marian Nyberg, Mildred Grice, Lola Norris; Brothers, Willis Ely, Eugene “Bud” Ely, Harry Ely; Grandson-in-law, Hudson Madsen.
Teresa Housenick says
Molly,
I am so very sorry for your loss… You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love
Teresa and Family
Paula Busack says
Molly,
So sorry for you loss. Remember you when we went to HST Program in Willmar together.
Paula
Molly O'Malley says
Paula,
Yes, I remember you. I still keep in touch with Lori Saddler and Pam Thoms. Thank you for your message it means a lot to me. Are you in the Hutchinson area? Let me know.
Gene and Grace Chrast says
To the O’Malley Family –
We were so sorry to hearing of Mavis’ passing. You are all great neighbors and we missed the friendly (and deep) conversations during our backyard visits that we enjoyed with Mavis and Roger. Both of them were great friends/neighbors and left a deep hole in our hearts when they passed away. You were all very lucky to have them as your parents. They left a lasting impression in our lives and our kids as well. Rest in peace, dear neighbors, and put in a good word for us as well.
Tamera L Pickell says
So sorry Molly. Glad that I got to know your mom. Tami
Michael Fenske says
To the O’Malley’s,
Sincere condolences to you. Mavis always had a kind word whenever we talked, very understanding and supportive. I appreciated her humor, laughter, and life experiences as she told them. Very fond memories of spending time with her watching the world drive past. Fortunate to have lived as their neighbor and got the chance to know her and Roger so well. They are greatly missed.
God Bless.
Donna Meyer says
Sorry for your loss, sending prayers
Mary Nelson says
Connie, Molly, Allen and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mavis was a wonderful woman and such a hard worker! I have great memories of her when I hung with Connie and Molly in Hutchinson. Prayers coming your way!! (Mary Santelman)
Terry Davis says
To Connie, Molly and Allen:
So sorry about the passing of Mavis. It is a difficult time when we have to say “goodbye” to our parents as they leave on their journey to be with our Lord in Heaven. I hope you enjoy the 1971 Davis-Pettis Genealogy disc I left with Molly. It tells of our families back to the early 1600s. Feel free to make copies and distribute to others in your family. And if you would like to update your family’s information for the Davis-Pettis Genealogy update several cousins and I hope to publish by the end of 2025, please get in touch with be ASAP. We hope it can contain all our family members born since 1971 and have additional stories on interesting family members.
Terry Davis,
Hutchinson
third cousin to Mavis
and a Cleveland, Minn., native of the Davis family and a CHS ’75 classmate to your cousin Darrell Ely
Ronda Herbolsheimer says
To the O’Malley’s,,,so sorry to hear Mavis passed away. So happy that I got to see her in October. Hopeful she is smacking Ron in the head like old times. With deepest sympathies to you all.
Ronda (Fausch) Herbolsheimer