JoAnn (Coulter) Mauck passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care.
JoAnn was born August 6,
1931, in Rural Sheridan County, Kansas to Charles and Mary (Husted)
Coulter. She was raised on the farm with her five siblings. JoAnn
attended Whitehall School through eighth grade and graduated from Hoxie
High School in 1949. Following graduation, she went to work as a
secretary at the Sheridan County Court House. Following a whirlwind
courtship, Laverne (Duffer) Mauck won JoAnn’s heart and they were
married on August 22, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Hoxie, Kansas.
After they were married, they moved to the farm where they raised
their family and lived until they moved to town a few years ago. They
were blessed with five children, Rex, Roger, Brena, Karen, and Rodney.
Duffer and JoAnn just celebrated their 70th anniversary.
JoAnn was very involved with her family. They were the loves of her
life. She served as a Girl Scout Leader and a Den Mother for Cub
Scouts and enjoyed going to the activities her children participated in.
JoAnn’s family was so important to her. She enjoyed all her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her favorite things to
do were sew, go for walks and look for Indian artifacts (she even has a
site accredited to her name). Duffer and JoAnn traveled
internationally, and fossil hunting was a favorite pastime shared by
Duffer and JoAnn. JoAnn was a member of the McGraw Methodist Church,
the Sheridan County Hospital Auxiliary, and Friends of the Cottonwood
Ranch.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Duffer Mauck of Hoxie, Kansas,
sons, Rex Mauck (Dorothea) of Longmont, Florida and Roger Mauck
(Dolores) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughters, Brena Mauck of Hays, Kansas and
Karen Billinger (Ed Kimminau) of Dodge City, Kansas; grandchildren, Dr.
Michelle Pope (Jason), Melissa Small (Richie), Tate Mauck (Heather),
Nathan Mauck (Kelsey), Brandon Billinger (Liz), Amy Billinger, Adam
Mauck (Krista), and Michaela Linden (Brett); great-grandchildren, Sydney
Mauck, Reilly Mauck, Avery Mauck, Harper Mauck, Blayke Mauck, Emma
Pope, Grace Pope, Kate Pope, Charlie Pope, Sophie Mauck, Truman Mauck,
Max Mauck, Maggie Mauck, Parker Linden, Collins Linden, William
Billinger, Joseph Billinger, and Zoe Small.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Coulter;
son, Rodney Mauck; granddaughter, Stephanie Mauck; great-grandson,
Knolan Small; brothers, Elvin Coulter, Elvis Coulter, and Edwin Coulter;
and sisters, Elva Coulter and Eva May.
A private family service is planned with Stan Smith presiding.
There will be no visitation. The family suggests memorials to the
Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. Memorials may be sent to
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Friends
and family may leave words of comfort at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
JoAnn leaves happy memories of a life well-lived. When you feel sad
and miss her remember her spirit lives within you. Forever within your
heart.