Judith "Judy" Mulroy

Judy Mulroy's Memorial Service Video
Judith "Judy" (Whittaker) Mulroy, 83, of Hortonville passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 with loved ones around her. She was the third child born to James and Veronica Whittaker on August 21, 1940 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Judy graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1958. She married the love of her life, Richard Mulroy on September 22, 1960.
Judy worked at Macys (formerly Daytons) for many years. She liked her work, but especially appreciated her lifetime discount that facilitated her ongoing quest for a deal. She also planted seeds in spring for years for the Greenville floral shop which supported her love for flowers of any kind. Judy loved birds and kept them well fed. She also loved animals and appreciated visits with the pets of her children and grandchildren. Judy enjoyed swimming at the YWCA and met a wonderful group of friends while exercising over the years.
Judy loved holidays! Any holiday really, but especially Christmas. She loved Christmas ornaments, collecting and gifting them. Her children and their family members each have their own collection handpicked by her. She was a true giver with a wide variety of charitable interests. She loved to donate to children's causes, especially during the holidays, but any phone call for help was met with a donation of some sort.
Judy is survived by her 6 children, Jodie (John) Breidel, Michael (Beverly) Mulroy, Linda Mulroy, Patrick (Mary) Mulroy, Thomas (Kelly) Mulroy and Angie (Don) Jungwirth; 20 grandchildren, Hillary (Mike) Keeler, Casey (Brianna) and Ethan Breidel, Christopher (Jacki), Nicholas (Sarah), Terry, Kyle, Joseph (Morgan) and Brandon Mulroy, Bryn (Jacob) Bowden-Pederson and Erin Bowden, Mitchell (Taylor), Kylie and Jacob Mulroy, Jeremy (Ericka) and Zachary Mulroy and Brittany (Travis) Peterson and Nathan, Chelsea and Chloe Jungwirth; along with 12 great-grandchildren, Owen, Lilianna and Everly Mulroy, Aiden and Nolan Keeler, Eliza Mulroy, Lilyanna Frees, Stella and James Schurer and Scarlett Mulroy and Lilah and Weston Peterson. Judy is further survived by her siblings, Andrew (Joan) Whittaker and Susan (Steve) Leonard (Susan was a great friend and support to her as well). She is also survived by her sisters in-law, Ellen (Ed) Gregorich, Patricia (Jim) Wald, Elizabeth (Tom) Becher, Susan and Shirley Mulroy. Judy is further survived by her brothers in-law, Robert (Donna) Mulroy, Michael (Susan) Mulroy and Garry Whitney; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Mulroy; her parents, James and Veronica Whittaker; brother, James Whittaker; and sisters, Barbara Phelan and Mary Jo Whitney. She is further preceded in death by her mother and father- in- law, Edward and Marie Mulroy; brothers in-law, David and John Mulroy, John Phelan and Roy West; sisters in-law, Joanne Mulroy, Mildred West and Roberta Whittaker.
The most important focus of Judy's, which she held close to her heart, was her family. Judy was happiest with a house full of her children and their families. She especially loved little children and the new influx of great- grandchildren made her especially happy in her later years.
It was Judy's fervent wish to stay in the home she and her husband built rather than an extended care facility. Her children worked hard to make that happen and many family members and friends pitched in over the last 8 months to help her. There are several who truly made the difference for Judy in her day-to-day care. Her loving and devoted daughters Jodie and Angie, friend Mary Wagner (whom mom loved) and her grandson, Ethan who lived with her for 4 months, several months longer than he initially planned.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville, with Fr. Phil Schoofs officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow the service in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation will be made to one of Judy's favorite charities.
"Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories."