Mavis Arlene Knutson

Mavis (LaFleur) Knutson passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on January 6th.  Mavis worked for Northern Engraving, which she loved. She then spent the majority of her working career at K-Mart in La Crosse working in the meat department.  She got most of her enjoyment from babysitting after leaving K-Mart and adored the children she cared for, some were family, and some became family.

Mavis had many hobbies throughout the years and one of her most enjoyable was crocheting.  She made and delivered hundreds of hats and blankets to Lutheran Hospital for premature babies, the staff was always excited to see her show up with her donations.  She also loved her trips to the Casino’s and the ding ding ding of the machines and spent many hours completing her puzzles.

Mavis was also lucky in love; she was married to two wonderful Men of which she loved and cared for both Robert La Fleu r & Harold Knutson.

She had a wonderful and blessed life, rest in peace Mom.

Mavis is Survived by her Son, Larry (Tracy) LaFleur, Brother, Glen (Yvonne) Berg and Sister in Law, Lois Berg, Daughter in Law, Mary Beth LaFleur and Son in Law Jeff Soland “Fluff”,  14  Grandchildren, Todd La Fleur, Aimee La Fleur, Heather (Ian) Young, Jamie Ness, Trevor (Christy) LaFleur, Trena LaFleur, Robert LaFleur, Melissa LaFleur, Mia Henson, Tracy Rowcliff, Tori Strittmater, Jordan Strittmater and Alex Lengel, Lindsey (Nick) Glasow, Jake Meyer, Levi and Paige Knutson as well as numerous Great Grandchildren. Bonus grandchildren Heidi (Ryan) Korean, John (Haylee) Munson, Anna (Colin) Munson Carpenter.

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert &Olga Berg, Husbands, Robert LaFleur & Harold Knutson, Son, Steven LaFleur, Daughter, Marilyn Ness, Brother, Vernon Berg, Sisters, Jenette Brooks and Janice Larson, Grandson, Cody Strittmater and Great Granddaughter, Allison Rogers.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, La Crosse. Pastor Kathy Ingbritsen will officiate. Burial will be in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of service.