Mary Margaret James

January 30, 1931 - August 17, 2017

Peoria, AZ – Mary Margaret Muecke James, 86, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Preston, KS, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society, Peoria, AZ; She was born on January 30, 1931 in Preston, KS, the daughter of Lawrence L. Leroux and Mabel M. (Davis) Leroux. After her childhood as a farm girl in Preston Kansas she attended Long Beach College in California where she received a degree in Music and Arts. She returned to Kansas and married Allen R. Muecke from Pratt Kansas. She successfully performed the dual roles of a loving mother and accomplished piano teacher. Mary was a member of the Wichita Area Piano Teachers League. She taught hundreds of students over a span of 35+ years and loved the peace and serenity of playing beautiful renditions of the classical piano greats. Her passing will be felt by many but her life of giving and teaching the art of the piano will play on eternally. Surviving are three sons, Charles R. Muecke of Lawrenceburg, IN, Stanley J. Muecke of Cary, NC, & Kenton L. Muecke of Peoria, AZ; Seven grandchildren & two great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Allen R. Muecke, and one brother, Lawrence L Leroux. Friends may sign the register book on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS, 67124. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, with Cheryl Muecke officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Preston, KS. Memorials may be made to the Christ's Church of the Valley / Missions Department – Bynum,7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, AZ 85383 in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.