Lt. Paul Michael “Mike” Mulholland (ret.), age 73, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly Grain Valley, MO), passed away January 2, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born on March 22, 1948 in Moberly, MO. He attended and graduated from St. Pius X School (1962), Moberly High School (1966), Moberly Junior College (1968), and Northeast Missouri State University (1970). After graduation he went to work for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 36 years until his retirement on May 1, 2007. On June 10, 2006, at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he married Judith Gay “Judy” Mulholland (Moore). He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield, along with being a proud founding member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, MO. He was also active with the Knights of Columbus in Blue Springs.

His many interests included playing and coaching baseball/softball, basketball, and football. He loved music and was skilled on the piano. He volunteered countless hours working Chiefs and Royals games to raise funds for his daughter’s national dance competitions. Retirement allowed him to pursue his passion for road trips, cooking, enjoying great meals, and shows with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Michael Mulholland and Mildred Frances Mulholland (Parks). He is survived by his wife Judith Gay “Judy” Mulholland; son Paul Bradley “Brad” Mulholland (wife Tracey); daughter Valerie Redmond-Mulholland (wife Melanie); stepdaughter Jamayla Davis; son-in-law Jeff Davis; 5 grandchildren, Hunter Donovan Mulholland, Logan Michael Lopez, Aria Nicole Lopez, Paxton Davis, Jaxon Davis; godson Henry Robert Hicks; many cousins and numerous friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday January 12, 6-8 p.m., at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National, Springfield, MO. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday January 13, 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1115 N. Campbell, Springfield, MO. The burial will follow the mass at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3506 N. National, Springfield, MO. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to “The MASTERS” (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) or The American Cancer Society.

Sadly, since the posting of Mr. Mulholland’s obituary his wife, Judith Gay Mulholland (Moore), also passed away on January 9, 2022. Her visitation will be held Monday at 11:00, January 17, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. The service will follow at 1:00 with the graveside service afterward.