Jane K. Mulvihill

Jane K. Mulvihill

Jane Mulvihill Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2008.
Mulvihill, Jane K. age 54, of Andover. Jane was a faithful, intentional and passionate wife, mother, grandmother and follower of Jesus Christ. She served on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ since 1975. The first six years were with the Campus Ministry and the last 27 years with Faculty Commons. She served as the long standing National Women's Coordinator. Jane was well known by many as a prayer warrior and as a mentor to many in Bible Study and the principles of raising a Godly family. For many years she directed the Women's Ministries at Meadow Creek Church and was also considered a strong influence and a revered spiritual leader at Meadow Creek Christian School. Jane died at home as she wished after a 6 month battle of a rapidly declining case of ALS. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Betty Supalla. Survived by husband, Joe; children, Josh (Jen) Mulvihill of Rochester, Jake (Amy) Mulvihill of Andover, Amanda (Brady) Westphal of Coon Rapids and Jared Mulvihill of Andover; grandsons, Jay and Andrew Mulvihill; brothers, Don (Stephanie) Supalla and Randy (Laurie) Supalla, all of Rochester; sisters, Bonnie (Tim) Tarara of Pine Island, Judy (Craig) Dokken, Sandy (Pete) Olson, Nancy (Jerry) Nelson, all of Rochester; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday 4:00 PM at Meadow Creek Church, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover. Visitation AT THE CHURCH Friday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-DeShaw Chapel 763-767-7373
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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June 6, 2025

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June 6, 2022

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June 6, 2021

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Barbara Cory Smith

June 6, 2025

Remembering Jane fondly with love. What a gift she was to our world. Love to the family.

Barbara Smith

June 6, 2022

I am remembering Jane fondly today and praying for Joe and the children. I am thankful for the sacrifice of Jesus so that believers can see Jane again and be reunited in heaven!

Barbara Smith

June 6, 2021

Remembering you with love. This is our 50th class reunion this year and I wish you could come. We are all remembering you at this event. God bless your family .

Todd Gabrielson

August 27, 2018

It was one year to the day of our daughter Maria's death that Jane would take her final breath after her battle with ALS. When our 10-year-old daughter, Maria, died suddenly the first night home from the hospital where she had successful surgery, it was Jane who came alongside our family in prayer. She sat in the back of the sanctuary on the day of Maria's funeral and prayed for our family unceasingly. One year later my wife did the same for Jane's family.

Brian Ricci

September 24, 2008

Joe,

I read last night of Jane's passing and Leslie and I just stood there in silence. We are heartbroken and sadened at your loss. I still remember the day I ran into the two of you at a mall in Glendale, AZ and your telling me you were expecting your first child. So many memories over several decades. The two of you so impacted me as a new believer while in college. You have had a role in shaping my future, and for that I am deeply grateful to both of you.
All our love, Brian (and Leslie) Ricci

Mary Ellen O'Brien

September 22, 2008

Dear Joe,
I cannot believe that Jane is gone. I read about it TODAY in the Alumni news article from CCC. I am so sad for each of you.
I loved her and cannot imagine you without her now. What a team you were/are.
I will plan to write a note soon to your children as I have many fine memories of our days at SCSU and on staff in Az. What a blessing you both were to me there and ofcourse in our early days in St Cloud.

She was a fireball and having read the article that World Wide Challenge did on her last year? or ? I knew she was still walking hard after Jesus.

What a huge loss! I am praying for you now... Only wish I could say or do something to ease your pain.

May God bless you and keep you close to His heart. Oh my...I am so sorry for you deep loss.

Lovingly,
Mary (Bullock) O'Brien Marysville Wa.

barbara smith

July 24, 2008

Dear Joe,
I am Barbara Cory Smith a HS classmate of you both. Jane and I were friends and were in the Rockettes together. I remember her high spirits when she had a car accident that injured her knee ( the radio knob went into her knee I believe) and she walked with crutches for a long time. I loved Jane. She was a wonderful person. I am so sad to hear of her early death. I remember when you and she were dating and how crazy she was for you. I know how you miss her! Your heavenly reunion will be sweet. Love Barbara Cory Smith

barbara smith

July 24, 2008

Dear Joe,
I am Barbara Cory Smith a HS classmate of you both. Jane and I were friends and were in the Rockettes together. I remember her high spirits when she had a car accident that injured her knee ( the radio knob went into her knee I believe) and she walked with crutches for a long time. I loved Jane. She was a wonderful person. I remember when you and she were dating and how crazy she was for you. I know how you miss her! Your heavenly reunion will be sweet. Love Barbara Cory Smith

Cheryl Lopez

July 21, 2008

Dear Joe and family,

My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I first learned of Jane's illness. Our church prayer team was also praying for Jane on a regular basis.

I am so thankful for Jane's influence in my life at the very outset of my Christian walk. She was a shining example of a committed, intentional Christ follower. What an impact she had on so many people by the things she said and by how she lived her life.

I am so glad that the three of us were able to spend an evening together the last time you were in Phoenix. What a blessing that was to me.

It is so hard for me to believe that Jane has moved from her earthly address to her heavenly home. I will miss her and continue to lift you up in prayer.

May God's presence fill the huge hole in your hearts and lives and carry you through the hard times of missing your best friend, wife, mother and grandmother.

Sincerely,

Glen and Nancy White

June 19, 2008

Joe and Family
Nancy and I were sadden by your loss of Jane. You all have been in our prayers each day for the last several months. You can count on us to continue to be your partners in ministry.

Kenzie

June 14, 2008

Amanda and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Jane's passing, especially at such an exciting time in your lives. But know that she will be enjoying this time so much more being out of pain and having no sadness. Unfortunately, we here on earth suffer through the sadness of her passing, but know that one day you will all be once again united. May God give you the peace and strength to tackle these next few days, weeks, months, and years. Thinking of and praying for you.

Kathy DeGonda

June 13, 2008

Amanda,
so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother at this speacial time in your life. Im sure her love will always be with you as you begin your teaching career and married life. God gave you a beautiful day on the 7th. (miss Alices student teacher crosswords) "Miss" Kathy DeGonda

Andrew and Virginia Steger

June 13, 2008

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. You're all in our prayers.

Carrie Hall

June 13, 2008

Joe and Family,
It seems as though Jane has been in my mind since my childhood growing up around the Supalla household Though she had left for college and adulthood for a good part of those years she was always present.
Jane had that peaceful inner self that only comes with commitment and conviction to our Lord and saviour. The last time I saw Jane the two of you were dancing and that is how I will remember Jane- dancing.

June 13, 2008

May the love of our Lord and Father surround you all and bring you peace. Rejoice knowing you will see your beloved again !

June 13, 2008

May the love of our Lord and Father surround you all and bring you peace. Rejoice knowing you will see your beloved again !

Elaine Ryden

June 13, 2008

Amanda,
I am so sorry to read of your mother's death. I thought about you all last Saturday, your wedding day, and wondering if she was able to be at your ceremony. My prayers are with you and your family. (Miss Alice's TA at Crossroads)-

Diane and Dan Palmi

June 13, 2008

Joe and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's comfort and strength carry you along these next difficult days and months.Jane glorified God in all she did.

Kevin Sell

June 13, 2008

Joe & The Mulvihill Clan, All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time - Jane will always be with us in our hearts and minds until we someday join her in Christ.

Cindy Watson

June 13, 2008

Joe & Family
Our hearts are breaking with yours. Jane will be so dearly missed. She taught me so much about my role as wife and mom. She always had fun stories, even from her work related trips. Seems she always managed to sit next to someone who needed her! We will be out of town for Father's Day weekend, but will be with you in our thoughts and will be holding you up in our prayers continuously.
We love you

Christopher and Cindy and Grace

June 12, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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