Tonda Lynn Mulligan
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Tonda Mulligan Obituary
Tonda Lynn Mulligan, Age 63, of Blissfield, MI, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, after an over eight-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. She was born on May 10, 1962, the beloved daughter of Fred and the late Lila Dillenbeck.
Tonda cherished her family above all, especially her daughter and grandchildren. She enjoyed a long career as a secretary and found joy in seasonal camping, tending to her flower gardens, and caring for her pets.
She is survived by her daughter Natasha (Jared) Klump of Blissfield, MI; grandchildren Emerald and Easton Klump of Blissfield, MI; her father Fred Dillenbeck of Lawrence, MI; siblings Curt (Lori) Dillenbeck of Lawrence, MI, Betty (Todd) Terry of Paw Paw, MI, Robin Kidd of Grand Rapids, MI, and Rebecca Dillenbeck of Kalamazoo, MI; step-children Christopher and Brianna Mulligan of Jackson, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lila Dillenbeck, sister Marlys Boysen Richardson, and brother-in-law Chris Boysen.
Tonda’s love for her family, along with her warmth and perseverance, will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. A memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m.
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