Rebecca JoAnn (O'Conner) Mouser

Rebecca "JoAnn" (O'Connor) Mouser, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice and her family, on Friday, November 6, 2026, after a long battle with Parkingson’s Disease and Dementia.

JoAnne was born November 17, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of John “Jack” and Reba Mae (Carr) O’Connor. She grew up in the Battle Creek area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. After high school, she took secretarial classes and worked for the FAA in Lansing from 1970-71. When Meijer Thrifty Acres came to Battle Creek, she applied for a cashier’s job, was accepted, completed cahier’s training and worked as a cashier for four years and then at the courtesy desk, retiring after more than 20 years.

Rebecca JoAnn O’Connor married Donald Gene “Don” Mouser November 16, 1957, in Battle Creek. Don served for 22 years in the United States Air Force, so they lived in numerous places, including three years in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. She was a proud military wife. Sadly, JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband of more than 51 years on January 8, 2009. Surviving are two sons, Mark Mouser of Fulton, Michael "David" Mouser of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Dawn (Jerry) Mouser-Winstone of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Alisha Mouser, Jon "Cliff" (Janet) Mouser, Shawn (Vicki) Mouser, Shannon Mouser, Justin (Kaily) Mouser, Jaclyn (Alberto) Aranda, Ashlynn Horvath, Alexsia Horvath; 18 great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. JoAnn was also preceded in death by her parents, Reba Davis and John “Jack” O’Connor; her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond “Johnny” and Donna Mouser; and a brother, Donald O’Connor.

JoAnn was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a foster care mother when her husband was in the service overseas. She enjoyed reading her Bible at nights. She was a former bowler, enjoyed working in her flower gardens, and trips to Frankenmuth with her dear friends, Debbie and Dorothy. She loved winning at cards, playing Pinochle, Skip-Bo and Bocce ball. JoAnn will be remembered as or for her unconditional love for her family and friends. JoAnn thought of others’ needs and would do anything for the ones she loved.

Friends will be received 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, where a prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17th, 2026, by Rev. Albert Kemboi at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, where JoAnn will be laid to rest with her husband, Don.

Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson and Dementia Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Phone: (248) 433-1011

Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.