Jean Ann (Mauger) Colbert

Jean Ann Colbert (Mauger), 82, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at IU Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.

Jean Ann Mauger was born in East Chicago, Indiana on August 29, 1942, to Donald Mauger and Ruth Huddleson Mauger.

She was preceded in death by her parents and long-time Partner, Steven Hollander.

Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Paoli, IN.

She graduated from Paoli High School in 1960, and went on to study journalism at Indiana University,

Bloomington.

Ann retired from Indiana University – Purdue University at Fort Wayne as a Journalism Professor.  She previously worked at the Indianapolis Star newspaper, the IU News Bureau and the IU Foundation in Bloomington, IN.

Survivors include her children, Paul Colbert of Paoli, IN and Kirsten Dean (Jonathan Polacheck) of Austin, TX, and two grandchildren, Molly and Dean.

Cremation was chosen.

A memorial service will be held later in the year.  We will update after Ann’s family has made these arrangements.

Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com