Margaret Gunning Mullen was born February 24, 1927 in Hansen, Idaho and died on March 30th, 2017 after two long and difficult illnesses. She died as she lived, with quiet dignity and strength. Margaret was the fifth of six children born to Morton and Sophia Gunning and raised on an Idaho farm. She married Walter Mullen at age 19, who preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage. They moved to the Sacramento area in 1950 and raised their family here. She is survived by seven of their eight children, 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and her eldest sister. Funeral services will be held on April 7th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5751 Locust Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608
