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Kathryn Murphy Obituary
89, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on April 2, 2011. She was a secretary for several government agencies, retiring from the Iowa Highway Patrol. Her beloved husband, Donald B. Murphy, died in November of 2006 after 66 years of marriage. Survivors include her daughter Sharon of Scottsdale, AZ; son Michael (Mary) of Tempe, AZ; granddaughter Maureen of Honolulu, HI; brother J.W. Skolaut of Ft. Worth, TX; and sisters-in-law Lauree Cox of Wichita, KS and Patricia Trissel of Visalia, CA. Visitation is from 6:00PM - 8:00PM on Tuesday, April 5th at Messinger Indian School Mortuary. She will be laid to rest beside her husband following graveside services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 6th at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ.
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Martha McCrea
April 7, 2011
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family! Thinking of you Mike during this time. Our prayers are with you and your family. ...Martha & Gary McCrea
April 5, 2011
My heart aches for you and your family during this time. Your mom was a great lady and I know she will be missed. My condolences.
-Wendy A. Jones
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