Mary Jo Hulce, 63 of Axtell, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Zion Chapel at Mosaic in Axtell with the Rev. John Gosswein officiating. Inurnment will be held following the service at the Mosaic Cemetery. Memorials in Mary Jo's honor are kindly suggested to Mosaic in Axtell. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is assisting with the services.

Mary Jo Hulce was born on December 20, 1959 in Ventura, California to Luverne and Mildred (Davidson) Hulce. She was the only child born to this union. Prior to her admission to Mosaic at Bethphage Village in Axtell, NE on July 9, 1980, she resided at the family home and at Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC) in Beatrice, NE.

Mary Jo was a quiet observer of the world around her. She loved listening to audiobooks and having people read to her. She also liked to listen to classical and country music. She participated in sensory activities and loved watching movies, especially comedy, musicals, and animals. She enjoyed going for walks, getting manicures, being in the Red Hat Society, the Christmas Holiday, looking at virtual field trips online, being outside, and laughing with staff. She had a happy, calm spirit that will be missed.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by many staff and friends at Mosaic, her guardians Amanda Smallcomb and Susan Potter, and her cousin, Jeffrey Viken.

Tributes and memories can be shared at craigfunerals.com.