Jo Ellen Maske, 77, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.

Jo Ellen was born on September 17, 1937 in Humboldt, IL the daughter of Robert W. and Hazel Katherine (Fellows) Jones. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree from Illinois State University. She was an English Teacher for Mt. Pulaski School District Unit 23.  She was a member the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Zion Lutheran Church in Chestnut, IL, a lifetime member of the NEA, and she served as photography superintendant at the Logan County Fair for over twenty years. She enjoyed reading, photography, and spending time with her family. She married Robert Leland Maske on June 16, 1957 in Chestnut, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Robert; sons, Michael Maske (Lynnette) of Elkhart, IL; William Maske (Barbara) of Mt. Pulaski; Steven Maske (Andrea) of Elgin, IL; Robert Maske of Mt. Pulaski, IL; daughter, Kellie Hanselman (Greg) of Monticello, IL; brother, Wesley Jones (Synda) of Fort Meyers, FL; sister, Carol Tulo (Steve) of Springfield, VA; grandchildren, Katie; Sally; Thomas; Alison; Austin; Audrey; Daniel; Matthew; Hannah; Sarah; Jacob; Andrew; Luke; Noah; and great grandchildren, Anna; Elyse; Emma; Elliot; Eva; and Vivian.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Jones.

Funeral Service to celebrate Jo Ellen’s life will be 11 AM Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Zion Lutheran Church in Chestnut, IL. Visitation will be 9-11 AM Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Lake Bank Cemetery in Latham, IL. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran School in Mt. Pulaski, IL.

The family of Jo Ellen Maske is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.