"So sorry for your loss! Mickie was such a fun lady. Praying that all your precious memories give you peace. Lynette Vaske "
In loving memory of
Maxine "Mickie" Mulligan
August 26, 1935 - October 4, 2017
Maxine Kay "Mickie" Mulligan was born August 26, 1935, in Algona, daughter of Chester Arthur and Mary (Carroll) Penton. She grew up in St. Benedict graduating from Lu Verne High School. Mickie was married to Kenneth Mulligan on February 21, 1955, at St. Benedict Catholic Church.
Mickie and Kenny were blessed with six children, Vickie, Steve, Kelly, Dan, Nancy, and Julie. They operated Mulligan Insurance and Real Estate together for many years. Kenny often affectionately referred to Mickie as "the secretary". They enjoyed traveling together and spending their winters in Arizona. They proudly served as Grand Marshals in the 2012 Algona St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Mickie loved being with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church being active in the Altar Society, she was a member of the Red Hats and the Kitchen Klatter Band.
Maxine K. Mulligan died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Hawkeye Care Center, Bancroft at the age of 82. She had been a resident there since 2014.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenny Mulligan of Bancroft; five children, Vickie (Roger) Godfredsen of Milford, Steve (Teresa) Mulligan of Bancroft, Dan (Allison) Mulligan of Mesa, AZ, Nancy (Brian) Hatten of Bancroft, and Julie (Phil Goche) Laubenthal of Bancroft; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Jeannie Simons of Whittemore, and Joan Erpelding of Algona.
She was preceded in death by her son, Kelly Mulligan on June 23, 2015; her parents; her step-father, Art Rosenmeyer; four sisters; and two brothers.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to Mickie's family. May your happy memories bring you peace. Julie Wesselmann Theisen"
"My heart and sympathies go out to all the family. Growing up with you all on west Ramsey street was so much nicer with your sweet and funny Mom around. There are never the right words to say in these moments, but I wish you all peace and may you soon cherish her life and know she is watching over you all now. "
"Dear cousins, I was so sorry to hear of thr passing of your Mom. My folks had such fond memories of their time together in Mesa. May your good memories comfort you at this time. Kathy Fuchs Huddleston"
"Dick and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you as you grieve the loss of Mickey- wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. When I was teaching release time Mickey helped chaperone a field trip to the west bend Grotto. Of course with Mickey around we had a few laughs. May you all find comfort in each other as you share happy family memories and the knowledge that Mickey now rests in peace. "
"Our condolences to both the immediate and extended family. I pray our God holds you all close and blesses you at this most intimate time. R Bill and Marsha Aiken"
"Sorry for the loss of Micky. She was an amazing lady. Always loved to visit with her when we saw our mom and dad/. Thoughts an prayers are with all of you"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Cathy and John Penton"
"I am so sorry to hear of Mickie's passing. I haven't seen her for many years but I have a lot of fond memories of her. I always enjoyed our talks & the laughs we shared. All of your are in my thoughts & prayers."
"So sorry for your loss. Mickey was an amazing lady and she will be missed by so many, her smile, her laugh, so infectious you couldn't help but join in with her in laughing as well. Thoughts and prayers for all of you . Dad is going to miss her so much "
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . Love Jim and Loreli"