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William "Bill" F.
Mauk
1925 - 2016
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Obituary for William "Bill" F. Mauk

William "Bill" F.  Mauk
William "Bill" Mauk, age 90, passed away at his home in Martinsville on Sunday, March 20, 2016.

Living a vibrant, active life, Bill was a talented athlete, musician, golfer, scholar, pilot and journalist. He was the son of Guy and Vivian Mauk long-time, prominent residents of Martinsville. Graduating from Martinsville High in 1943, Bill enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a pilot and later attended Indiana University where he graduated with honors from the School of Journalism. Launching his career as contributing editor at the Champaign Urbana News-Gazette, Bill eventually relocated to Chicago to become a public relations executive for Illinois Bell/AT&T. As spokesman for the company, he actively reported on corporate policies, equipment updates and labor relations.

Always on the fast track, Bill spent his leisure time as an avid motorcyclist, amateur pilot and sports car enthusiast. He remained a loyal Chicago Bears promoter and a fanatical Chicago Cubs fan, never missing a broadcast game. Upon retirement, Bill returned to Martinsville where he continued his enduring storytelling about the local glacial moraines, the robust oil tank farm of the 40s, the surrounding agricultural communities and the many colorful Clark County residents he loved.

Bill was preceded in death by his former wife Kathryn Gibbons of Paris and two sisters Mary Ellen Nelson and Carolyn Patton. He is survived by his four children John Mauk of Chicago, Susan Clark of Los Angeles, Christine Smith and Laurel Mauk both of San Diego as well as two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment will be at the Martinsville Ridgelawn Cemetery. There will be no public services or visitations.

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