Maude E. Mullen, age 101, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Heritage Health Care in Chillicothe.
Maude was born on August 20, 1918 in Chillicothe to Clarence and Beulah (Wright) Routh. She married James N. Mullen on February 18, 1939 in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her daughter, Julie Casper, one grandson and four sisters.
Surviving are her children, Rebecca (Darwin) Builta of Mahomet, IL, Pamela (Tod) Watts of Dunlap, IL, Joan (Jim) Carlson of Peoria and James (Ann) Mullen of Chillicothe; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Maude and her husband owned a contracting business. They worked together to develop Mullen Manor. They were founding members of Arrowhead Country Club.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her family was very important to her. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe, a former member of Arrowhead Ladies Golf League, University Club and played bridge in various clubs in Chillicothe.
Maude's family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Heritage Manor.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11am at St. Edward Catholic Church with visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic School. Arrangements were handled through Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.
Visitation
JAN
23.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
St. Edward Catholic Church
1216 N Sixth Street
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Funeral Mass
JAN
23.
11:00 AM (CST)
St. Edward Catholic Church
1216 N Sixth Street
Chillicothe, IL 61523
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