Mary Jane Valuck

Mary Jane (Novinger) Valuck, 88, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 3, 2024 at Legacy Senior Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with her loving husband by her side.

Jane was born in Kirksville on January 29, 1936 to Glen Wesley Novinger, Sr. and Dixie Mary (McReynolds) Novinger. She was the youngest of five children born into the family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, JoAnne (Novinger) Moritz of Kirksville, and a brother, Richard C. Novinger (Elida), of St. Louis, Missouri.

She was married to Dr. Richard Paul Valuck on October 6, 1957 at First Baptist Church in Kirksville. He survives. Other survivors include two brothers, William Robert Novinger (Kay), of Johns Creek, Georgia, and Glen Wesley Novinger, Jr. (Elaine) of Kirksville, three sons, Dr. Richard Paul Valuck, Jr. (Jennifer) of Hannibal, Missouri, Dr. Jonathan Eric Valuck (Louise) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Dr. Thomas Brenton Valuck of Essex, Maryland. Other survivors include four granddaughters, Katherine Marie Fuller (Michael) and Grace Elizabeth Strube (Levi) both of Hannibal, and Mary Louise Valuck and Caroline Elizabeth Hudson (Samuel) both of Dallas, Texas. Also surviving are five great grandchildren, Kinsley Marie Fuller, Emery Thomas Fuller, Jesse Paul Strube, Joni Marie Strube and Jennifer Beth Strube all of Hannibal, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Jane graduated from Kirksville High School in 1954. She attended Kirksville State Teachers College for two years before marrying and raising her family. She worked along side her husband at Valuck Clinic as Office Manager until their retirement.

Jane’s passions were her church and her family. She taught Sunday School for many years at First Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. She was involved in many ministries over the years, joyfully sharing her faith at every opportunity. She had a beautiful singing voice and used her talent throughout her lifetime to praise God.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was well known for her culinary skills, taking after her mother in the kitchen. She and Dick hosted many family gatherings at their home of 57 years on “The Hill”, with her older brothers residing on either side. She enjoyed preserving fresh produce from their large shared garden when she wasn’t cheering on her boys in their activities.

In her later years, “Grandma-mama”, as she was known by her grandchildren, spent her time and energy leaving a legacy of love, generosity, encouragement and kindness.

Arrangements are being made by Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel. Services will be at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with visitation at 10 am and funeral at 11 am, Reverend Jason Marlin officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville. Pallbearers will be her sons, Dr. Joseph Novinger, Dr. Levi Strube, Michael Fuller and Samuel Hudson.

The family owes special appreciation to caregiver Dave Lesher, Trinity Hospice of Oklahoma City and Legacy Senior Living facility. Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church in Kirksville.

Funeral Arrangements in the care of Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel.