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Mulroy, Frances

Frances H. Mulroy, nee McDaniel, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence, New London.

She was born on April 16, 1927, daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Lamers) McDaniel in Wrightstown, WI. She met her husband Donald P. Mulroy and married on October 18, 1947. They settled on the family farm and raised 8 children and worked the farm in the early years. Frances later worked at American Can, Rich’s Bakery and Hillshire Farm, retiring in 1980.

She was born on April 16, 1927, daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Lamers) McDaniel in Wrightstown, WI. She met her husband Donald P. Mulroy and married on October 18, 1947. They settled on the family farm and raised eight children and worked the farm in the early years. Frances later worked at American Can, Rich’s Bakery and Hillshire Farm, retiring in 1980. She will be deeply missed by her children: Karen (Will) Fisher, Wautoma; Diana (Richard) Singler, Shiocton; Colleen (Mark) Noack, New London; Patrick (Diane) Mulroy, Wesley Chapel, FL; Tom (Gloria) Mulroy, Lakewood; Jerry (Judy) Mulroy, Escanaba, MI and Donna (Tom) Opgenorth, Brookfield, WI. Frances is further survived by ten grandchildren: Christopher Fletcher, Trisha (Jeff) Graichen, Michael (Allison) Noack, Kelly (Lura) Mulroy, Andy Mulroy, Mackenzie (Amy) Mulroy, Brady (Jenna) Mulroy, Delaney Mulroy, Hayley Opgenorth, John Opgenorth; seven great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald in 1987, son Gregory Mulroy in 2015, a brother Donald McDaniel and two sisters, Florence Rohan and Marian Ebbinghouse, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service for Frances will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London with Fr. John Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London.

Frances’ family would like to extend a very special thank you to the awesome staff at St. Joseph Residence, their care and compassion for our mother will never be forgotten, and gave our family great peace of mind.

The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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