Service Information
Mavis M. McPheeters, age 93, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with Private Family Interment at a later date in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Gibbon, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorial Service will be livestreamed via https://www.facebook.com/gracewelshutch
Obituary
Mavis Mae McPheeters was born on May 30, 1931, in Wellington Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Alvina (Freyholtz) Hillmann. Mavis was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Fairfax, Minnesota. She received her education in Fairfax, and was a graduate of the Fairfax High School Class of 1949.
On November 6, 1949, Mavis was united in marriage to Wesley Bruns at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Fairfax. This marriage was blessed with three children, Steven, Jennifer, and Mark. Mavis and Wesley resided in Gibbon, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 43 years of marriage prior to Wesley’s passing in 1995. On June 11, 1999, Mavis married Richard McPheeters at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 20 years of marriage prior to his death in 2019.
Mavis, along with her husband, Wesley, farmed from 1949-1990. She was a stay-at-home mom and sold Tupperware. They owned and operated May-Wes Manufacturing in Gibbon and Hutchinson from 1972-2001, where she was office manager. Mavis was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Mavis enjoyed oil painting, gambling, dancing, and wintering in Arizona. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Mavis passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 93 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mavis is survived by her:
Children, Steve Bruns and his wife, Jill,
Jennifer Schauland and her husband, Steven,
Mark Bruns and his wife, Lori;
Step-children, Jeff (Tammi) McPheeters and Shawn McPheeters;
Grandchildren, Adam (Janine) Bruns, Jason (Sally) Bruns, Kyle (Cassie) Bruns, Tyler (Leigha) Bruns, Dustin (Kim) Grack, Dallas (Camila) Grack, Danil (Megan) Grack, Mitchel Bruns, Micah (Kate) Bruns, and Megan (Ryan) Hoefs;
Step-grandchildren, Kody (Mollie) Schwartz, Hannah Schwartz, Jason (Tanya) McPheeters, Jamey (Kelly) McPheeters, Janea (Jason) Mitchel, Jalina (Ryan) Smith, Jenny (Mike) Murphy, and Derek (Melanie) McPheeters;
17 Great-grandchildren (and one on the way) and 13 Step-great-grandchildren;
Sister-in-law, Jean Hillmann.
Mavis was preceded in death by her Parents; First Husband, Wesley Bruns; Second Husband, Mick McPheeters; Grandson, McHale Bruns; Brothers, Ardine (Ramona), Orlando (Margie), and Eugene Hillmann; Sisters, Delpha (Virgil) Mellies and Geneva (Don) Franzeen; and Step-son, Mark McPheeters. She is also survived by other brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Immanuel Grace Lutheran School, Hutchinson, MN, or Gideons International, Sleepy Eye Camp.
Marlene Thran Benson says
My condolences to the Family
Jennifer Schauland says
Thank you Marlene!
Cheryl Lund says
Aunt Mavis was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to her family.
Cathy Wiley says
Thinking of the family and friends today. Mavis was a sweet lady. This poem always makes me feel better when I read it.
A limb has fallen from our family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes when we’re together again.
-Author Unknown
Deb Johnson says
Jennifer – thoughts & prayers to you & your family – I was so honored to be Mavis’s Nurse for part of her stay at The Pines until I moved. I enjoyed the talks we had & have great memories.
Deb Johnson
TAP Students and Staff says
Mavis was a wonderful woman and we are grateful for having known her. Our sincerest condolences to Mavis’ family. She will be dearly missed.
Megan says
I use to work at Ecumen as one of the RAs and always loved seeing Mavis. She always had a smile on her face and we’d always strike up a conversation when I was helping her. Glad I got to meet such a kind lady and get to know her a bit more. Prayers for you and your family.
Iolene Scherer says
We’ll all miss a very dear friend. Much sympathy to the family.
Lynn Jensen says
Thinking of your family as all of mourn the loss of a beloved and beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Friend. My sympathies to all.
Daryl Roiger says
Mavis u touched my heart in many ways ! I enjoyed the trips we would go on in the Taxi ,we could talk about any and everything I can say you for sure you were my most favorite person to pickup in my 9 years in the business. You will be forever miss but not forgotten. Our many ice cream trips took longer than most of your appointments. We will travel together again some day !!
Kim Erickson says
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of having Mavis as my guest at my table at CrossPoint Church’s Candlelight Dinner this past December. She was a beautiful lady. Prayers are with your family.