Nancy Mulholland

Nancy Beulah Mulholland, daughter of Milton and Beulah (Penz) Schultz, was born on April 22, 1936, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was the oldest of four children and took on many responsibilities at a young age. Nancy shared a special bond with her grandfather and loved spending time at the farm playing with her cousins.

At the age of eight, Nancy recognized her need for Christ as her personal Savior and surrendered her life to Him. Growing up, she faced challenges at home, and when her father left the family when she was 12, even more responsibility fell on her to help care for and provide for her family.

At the age of 15, Nancy met Glenn Mulholland, and the two quickly grew in love. Before Glenn was sent to serve in the Korean War, he asked Nancy for her hand in marriage. She prayed faithfully for his safe return, and two years later, he returned home. Nancy and Glenn were united in marriage on October 16, 1953, and began a beautiful life together. They were blessed with three children: Douglas, Jane, and Dan.

Nancy dedicated much of her working life to Christian education, beginning as a Christian school secretary and going on to help establish three different Christian schools. Her love for students, dedication, and hard work made a lasting impact. She worked closely with students who struggled academically, helping them find the resources and support they needed to succeed. Lovingly referred to by students as the “Black Whip” because of her high expectations and insistence on work being done well, Nancy pushed her students to reach their full potential. Many credited her encouragement and guidance as the reason they were able to successfully graduate.

Her love and dedication extended to her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she poured herself into. Nancy also had a heart for fellowship and hospitality, always keeping an open door for others. She welcomed people into her home for meals, overnight stays, and time together, making sure everyone felt loved and cared for.

Nancy's health declined, and she died on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her home in Manilla, under hospice care and surrounded by her family. She was 90 years, 6 months and 18 days of age.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Mulholland, in 2022; and sister, Karen Chase. She is survived by three children, Douglas (Diana) Mulholland, Jane (Darrel) Mohler, and Dan Mulholland; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Schultz and Del Schultz; and three half-siblings.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 224 2nd Street, Manning, Iowa 51455. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Minnesota.