Mava Laursen

Mava Laursen, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center.

Mava was born in rural Shawano County, WI. Mava graduated from Marion High School (she was a “Pigeon” before she was from Pigeon!) She married Martin Laursen in Washington State in 1962. They began their married life near Union Grove, WI, and moved to rural Pigeon Falls in 1970, where they raised their three children: Peter, Penny and Paul. Throughout her lifetime, Mava worked for Northwestern Mutual Life, Tiffany Tie & Lumber and as the deputy treasurer of Trempealeau County for many years.

Mava loved to fish, dance and watch the Green Bay Packers with Marty. She loved visiting with her neighbor, Joan, getting together with her Saturday Breakfast Club, and working with the Women of the Peace Lutheran ELCA. She is well known with family and friends for her “World Famous” sugar cookies and other treats, along with her church supper gravy. Mava gave her children three valuable gifts — the gift of family, faith and food.

She is survived by her children: Peter (Jennifer); Penny (Arlan); and Paul (Brenda); and the joys of her life, her five grandchildren: Kara (Matt), Shawn (Courtney), Alaina (James), Lucas, and Carter (Jade). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mava was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sister, Anita.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church of Pigeon Falls. Visitation was held prior to the service, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pigeon Falls Health Care Center for their exceptional care of Mava.

Jack Funeral Home of Whitehall is assisting the family.