Frank M. Mulholland
(February 7, 1945 – August 13, 2023)
Frank Mulholland will now have the opportunity to see what is on the other side. Frank passed away on August 13, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. Frank was born February 7, 1945 in Danville, IL to Royce and Dorothy (Hummer) Mulholland.
Frank always said he was a very lucky Irishman to have the love of two amazing women. He married Christine (Welsch) in June, 1968. From that union, five children were born: Melissa (Towner) Clark, Danville; Frank Mulholland (Molly) St. Louis, MO; Royce Mulholland, Manassas, VA.; Mary (John) Mason, Schaumburg, IL; Natalie Mulholland (Jody), St. Louis, MO; 10 grandchildren: Candice Alms, (Travis), Chris (Kendra) and Sam (Sadie) Clark, Vivian and Frank Mulholland III, Zoey and Jada Mulholland, Jason and Ariel Cravens, and Maggie Mason.
Frank married Karen Cooper in September 2007 and from that union came three step-children: Christopher (Stephanie) Cooper, Berthoud, CO; Laura Cooper (Ryan Burner) Denver, CO.; and Shawn Cooper, Mattoon, IL and 5 step-grandchildren: Afton and Amelia Cooper, Hannah and Ned Burner, and Greyson Cooper.
Frank is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Mulholland-Brown and niece, Ginny Mulholland both of Naperville, IL; great nephew, Trenton (Stephanie); great niece, Reagan; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie Nosbisch, Marlene Nosbisch (Dave Novosielski), Sharon Nosbisch and Ken Nosbisch (Shannon); and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews by marriage.
Frank attended Danville Public Schools, served in the military, and then used the G.I. Bill to attend Danville Area Community College (DACC), graduating with an Associate Degree. While at DACC Frank was elected freshman class president, student senate president, and outstanding male student, which he also won for the district. He then attended the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University.
After college Frank worked at several different jobs including American Investment Corporation, and as general manager of several different restaurant chains. He found his true passion in the newspaper business as a reporter and editor and finally Managing Editor.
Frank fell in love with his adopted community of Shelbyville and the surrounding area. His many years at the newspaper gave him the opportunity to meet many people and write many stories. He wrote articles on topics that were important to the community and because of his efforts was named “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” in 2007. He served on the Planning & Zoning Board for the city of Shelbyville for many years.
After retirement from the Daily Union, he was a county board member for 7 years. Frank was also a member of the Shelbyville Lion’s Club and served in several offices including President.
Frank loved his family and enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids in their sporting events. Over those years he coached all his kids in little league baseball, church league basketball, and his daughter Melissa’s college basketball summer program. He also served on the athletic committee and as athletic director as well as scorekeeper at Holy Family School in Danville.
His kids and grandkids came to know and love Shelbyville having annual camping trips at the lake (16 consecutive years) and yearly Christmas parties.
Frank enjoyed traveling adventures throughout the United States with his wife Karen and especially a special trip abroad. He loved nature and hiking the Dacey Trail.
Frank was proceeded in death by his parents; two sisters, Kathleen and Linda Mulholland; and brother-in-law, Linus Nosbisch.
As per his wishes, cremation rites were performed and there will not be a funeral or visitation, but rather a private family service at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.