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Michael McNulty Obituary
June 1, 1948 - September 2, 2024
Dr. Michael James McNulty, 76, of Bettendorf, passed away Monday September 2, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday September 9, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday September 8, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local Alzheimer's Association (in care of Megan Olson 1225 E River Drive Suite 130, Davenport, IA 52803).
Michael was born on June 1, 1948, in Rock Island, the son of Richard Edwin and Ramona May (DeBrunye) McNulty. He was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the Army. He married Tia Peveler on February 27, 1981, in Bettendorf, IA. Michael received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and was a member of Delta Delta Pi at Palmer College of Chiropractic. He worked as an instructor there and owned his own practice in Moline, retiring in 2016 after 40 years.
Michael was a member of New Life Fellowship, Moline where he served as an elder, greeter and former mission director. He was active with Gideon's International, several Christian organizations, and various clubs at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Survivors include his wife, Tia; children, Cypriane (Lee) Duncan, Silvis, Kelly (Alex) Shoulders, Bettendorf, Katy (Billy) Willis, Pleasant Plains, IL, Suzanne (Brian) Frey, Normal, IL; grandchildren, twins Will and Ben Frey, Brooke Denato, Keegan and Reagan Shoulders, Lorelai, Elliott and Evelynn Duncan; sisters, Laurie (George) Kozlik, Richland, WA, Colleen (Robert) Whittington, Cabool, MO, Angie (Jerry) Weimer, Colona, IL; brother, Gary (Judy) McNulty, Alexandria, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Dr. Frank Hughes
March 11, 2025
I just learned of Dr. McNulty´s passing. Dr. McNulty was my faculty mentor when I was a chiropractic student extern in the Rock Island Clinic. I also had the opportunity to travel with him to provide chiropractic care in Brazil. I appreciated his mentorship, his encouragement, his humor and his willingness to share his faith. My condolences,
Dr. Frank Hughes
Pat Paxton
September 18, 2024
So sorry to hear of his passing. Praying for the family. Blessings. Pat Barnett
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Dr. Douglas Briggs
September 16, 2024
Dr. McNulty - I am so sorry to receive this news - I have been trying to get back in touch for some time, but after we moved I lost your contact - you were a good and patient teacher and a great friend - you shepherded me through student clinic and taught me many of the skills I still use in practice today - you even took me into your home as a lonely student over Thanksgiving - I can never repay the kindness you showed me - I am so sorry we did not get to reconnect, but I know that someday you will be standing there to welcome me to our eternal home and I will again get to shake your hand - until that day Brother
Barry Sprott
September 9, 2024
I have a book that Mike gave me years ago .
Thanks Barry Sprott
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