Photo courtesy of Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Belvidere, Illinois
Nov 14, 1930 – Aug 7, 2019 (Age 88)
The Chancery received word Wednesday, August 7, that Reverend Bernard J. Mullane, died that morning at Holton Manor Care Facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Father was born on November 14, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois, to Cornelius Mullane and Sarah Harnett. Father Mullane was ordained by the Most...
Read MoreAs always for your kindness to me and your fraternal attitude to me, God rest your soul in Eternal Happiness and Peace.
Fr Joseph Colletti
August 03, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
What an AWESOME and Fraternal Pastor. Enjoyed working with me very much.
Fr Joseph Colletti
August 03, 2024 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
My deepest sympathy on learning of the death of Fr. Bernie or BJ as we used to call him in C'ville. He was my pastor at St. Monica and I was his Associate. He was a great priest, pastor and very nice to be with and work with. He had other Associates when I arrived and then it was just He and I. He started the great diaconate program at St. Monica and produced the Second Class of Deacons for the Diocese of Rockford. I am glad to have been there with him as his Associate and glad to have known...
Fr. Joseph colletti
August 21, 2023
I knew him as Bernie, outside of the Church, and after he had retired. His kindness and words of wisdom will be missed. Our family will never forget him. My heart is broken.
Tim Forster
October 30, 2019 | Elkhorn, WI
Father Mullane was a dedicated priest and a wonderful person. May he be welcomed into his eternal rest with great rejoicing.
Vicki Rafferty Tuch
August 12, 2019 | Woodridge, IL
Saddend to read of Father Mullane's passing. I remember when he was assigned to the Pro Cathedral St James of Rockford. Father Norbert Richter would gently remind parishioners that St James had a profound history in Rockford. Rest in peace Father Mullane.
Diane Lawe
August 12, 2019 | Bull Valley, IL
We attended many masses of Fr Mullane at St Patrick Church in McHenry. He was one of the nicest men we have ever known. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. He will be missed by many.
Gary and Katherine Baseley
August 10, 2019 | McHenry, IL | Friend