Michael James Mulligan, 32, of Laquey, died Thursday, March 23, 2023.
He was born March 6, 1991, at Springfield, Mo. to Michael and Clara Ann Honeycutt Mulligan.
Michael was united in marriage with Michelle Murty.
After graduating from high school, Michael attended and graduated from lineman school. He began working for Laclede Electric on May 7, 2012, where he remained. In his free time, he enjoyed smoking meat, watching food network, watching Cardinal baseball, attending tractor pulls, tinkering with old tractors and playing cards. He was also known for his well manicured lawn. He took great pride in it. However, time spent and laughter shared with his family and friends is what he treasured most.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Honeycutt, and his paternal grandparents, Junior and Faye Mulligan.
Michael is survived by his wife Michelle; two children, Macy and Maddux Mulligan, all of the home; his father, Michael Mulligan of Phillipsburg; twin sister, Amber Floyd and her husband Collin of Springfield; grandfather, Luther Honeycutt of Conway; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Debbi Murty of Tama, Iowa; sister-in-law, Amy Murty and Chris Pfantz of Tama Iowa; Lisa Jarrett and her husband Clinton of Laquey; Tim Murty and his wife Ashley, also of Tama, Iowa; other relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services for Michael James Mulligan were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phillipsburg Christian Church with Rick Morrow officiating. Burial was in Lonesome Hill Cemetery. Visitation was at 5 p.m. Monday at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.
Memorials have been suggested to the Michael Mulligan Foundation (please make checks payable to Michelle Mulligan) which will help other families going through unexpected and difficult times. Michael deeply appreciated the outpouring of love and support from the community and was a firm believer in paying it forward. His family wants to fulfill his wishes. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948 or 1001 N. Lynn, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
