Elaine Mulherin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elaine Mulherin of Upland, California, whose life came to an end on October 11, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine Mulherin to show support.
As Elaine departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elaine may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elaine leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jerome Mulherin and Mary Colgan Mulherin; and her sisters, Mary Mulherin and Rosalie Mulherin Fladoos. She is survived by: her sibling's children, Sharon Fladoos Smallwood (Thomas) of Elm Grove, Wisconsin and Jerry Fladoos (Linda) of Washougal, Washington; and her cousin Deacon Dennis Mulherin (Kimberly) of Cedar Rapids.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (212 7th St SE, Mt Vernon, IA 52314). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Cemetery - Lisbon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Elaine requested that gifts be made to the Mount Vernon Community School District for the purchase of library books regarding literature study, or to the University of Iowa to assist needy students studying to become a teacher in English or Language Arts.
 
                                                             
                         
                             
                         
                         
                         
                     
                         
                        