Service Information
Mavis J. Muckala, age 89, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in the Fairview Cemetery in Mound, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Memorials preferred to Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Mavis Jeanette Muckala was born on March 29, 1932, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ralph and Emma (Borchert) Leske. Mavis was baptized as an infant on April 16, 1932, by Reverend W.J. Schulze and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on June 17, 1945, by Reverend Arthur Koehler at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1950.
On September 2, 1967, Mavis was united in marriage to Raymond Muckala at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Jennifer. Mavis and Raymond enjoyed 50 years of blessed marriage. They made their home in Mound, Minnesota until 2012, when they moved to Hutchinson to be closer to their daughter and family.
Mavis was a Registered Radiologic Technologist, she taught and worked in the field. She completed the X-Ray Technician program at Minneapolis General Hospital. Mavis held employment throughout her career at Owatonna Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Hennepin County General Hospital, and the Mound Medical Clinic.
Mavis was an avid sports enthusiast with a love for all Minnesota sports teams. She also enjoyed reading, exercising, and working on a variety of puzzles. Mavis enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mavis’ granddaughter, Betsy, who affectionately called her Mamie, brought her special joy.
Mavis passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 89 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mavis is survived by her:
Daughter, Jennifer Hansen and her husband, Scott, of Hutchinson, MN;
Granddaughter, Betsy Hansen of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mavis is preceded in death by her Parents, Ralph and Emma Leske; Husband, Raymond Muckala; Sisters, Elaine Miest and her husband, Richard, Beverly Powers and her husband, Jack; Brother, Roger Leske and his wife, Lois.
PHYLLIS says
Rest in Peace, Mavis!! Many wonderful Memories of good times spent in the house on Russell Avene North in Minneapolis. Enjoyed the visits with you in Hutchinson. So very glad that we came down on Sunday and visited with Betsy, Jenny, Scott and your cousin, Jenny!!
Your Mom was so lucky to have you here in Hutchinson–the town she grew up–to keep everything going for them. Phyllis Haarstad
Sara Leyendecker says
Jen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this time, may memories of good times spent together comfort you. Sending love, hugs and prayers for all.
Larry Gallagher says
Mavis worked for us as lab tech in Mound Medical Clinic. and was an excellent clinician. Her results were always dependable. I had another relationship with her in a mutual friendship with Phyllis who lived with her in north Minneapolis on Russell avenue. Mavis was a wonderful person who was caring and giving, with a great sense of humor when you got by her reserved composure. May she rest in peace and join Ray in heaven. She is buried less than 1/2 mile from my home. Larry Gallagher MD