Mavis Kinzler

Mavis Kinzler

May 12, 1936 - July 17, 2014

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Mavis Lucille Kinzler, 78, of Wimbledon, ND, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Ave Marie Village in Jamestown, ND.

Mavis, daughter of Heino and Sadie (Dormanen) Holmstrom, was born May 12, 1936, in Gackle, ND. Mavis attended Neudorf Rural School.

She married Lee Vern Kinzler March 9, 1953. To this union was born 11 children. They made their home in many towns, Gackle, Streeter, Medina, Buchanan, and finally, Wimbledon. Mavis had the great pleasure and privilege of being a stay at home mom until the passing of her husband, September 1983. She then worked at the Wimbledon Café under Agnes Samek for many years.
Mavis was a resident of Wimbledon, ND for 42 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in which she participated in the Lutheran Woman's Missionary League (LWML). She enjoyed time spent with other women of the area, usually going to the Wimbledon Café for coffee, where she would catch up on the happenings of residents around the area. She was an avid sports fan and could often be found cheering for her kids and grandkids. She truly enjoyed reading and had a deep love for family.

Surviving are 10 children: Larry (Sue) Kinzler, Fargo, ND; Myra (Mick) Bredeson, Wimbledon, ND; Jay Kinzler, Wibaux, MT; Michele (Arild) Sundeng, Olathe, KS; Tony Kinzler, Jamestown, ND; Sandy Siebert, Albertville, MN; Debi (Lee)Kinzler-Cavin, Yakima, WA; Patti (Curt) Begger, Wibaux, MT; Kristi (Joel) Willson, Wimbledon, ND; Mark Kinzler, Glendive, MT; 22 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Bernice Schmidt, Mandan, ND; Jean (Elmer) Schweigert, Kensal, ND.

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Heino and Sadie Holmstrom, husband, Lee Kinzler, 1 brother, Edward Holmstrom, and 1 daughter, Dawn Kinzler.

Funeral Services - 10:00 A.M. Wednesday July 23, 2014 in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Wimbledon, ND with Rev. Robert Hill, officiating

Visitation - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday @ the funeral home

Prayer Service - 7:00 P.M. Tuesday @ the funeral home in Jamestown

Interment - 2:00 PM Wednesday @ Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, ND

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Gregg & Mary Urlacher & family
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Pattie, Curt, Lexi, Cobe Begger and Kizler family, Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace and with your dad. Remember all the good times you shared, as they will get you through the hard times. With Deepest Sympathies.
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Amy and Rick Darby
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We were so sorry to hear of Mavis' passing. I really enjoyed getting to know her at morning coffee at the cafe. I will miss her.
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Jennifer Jackson
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Just wanted to let you know you all have been in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could make it back. I am always here if you need anything. Mom was very well loved and now is watching over you all. God bless.
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Debra Kinzler-Cavin
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My mother was one of the most loved and cared about people in our community that I know of. She very much loved having coffee with the ladies up town at the store and would always share so many stories with me. An avid sports fan is an understatement, I would say more like a fanatic and she loved watching dad play baseball for Gackle back in the day. Although I will FOREVER miss my Sunday conversations with her, she will always, always never be far from heart. I love you and miss you immensely MOM!

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