Devoted wife, loving mother, treasured sister, daughter and great friend to many, died unexpectedly in her home Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 51. Lynn was born on August 8, 1967 in Dayton, OH to Gerald and Lavinia Kruzel. Her family moved to Elkhart, IN where she was raised before graduating from Concord High School in 1985. Lynn was a proud graduate of Indiana University in 1989 with a degree in Education. Lynn moved to Indianapolis, IN after college to begin her teaching career and that is where she met her husband of 26 years, Mark Murphy. Lynn and Mark were married on May 30, 1992 and started their life and family in Indianapolis before moving to Woodbury, MN in 1996. For over 20 years, Lynn stayed at home raising her three wonderful children, running the home and supporting her husband's career. She was active in her children's school, church and numerous extracurricular endeavors. Outside of the home, Lynn was a dedicated educator, teaching middle school students one of her favorite subjects, English. Lynn took great pleasure in her books, flowers, shopping, hiking, writing, running and spending time with her children. Lynn is survived by her husband, Mark, her three children, Eric, Emily (Jacob) Behnken and Brian. Lynn is also survived by her parents, Gerald and Lavinia Kruzel, her brother, Steve (Julie) Kruzel, her sister, Nicole (Mike) Smith and several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Lynn's life will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at O'Halloran and Murphy Funeral Home, 8700 Valley Creek Rd., Woodbury, MN. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would ask for you to consider memorial contributions in Lynn's name to Dakota Woodlands (www.dakotawoodlands.org), which is a shelter for homeless women and children and was dear to Lynn.
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We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.
Sandy & Greg Dodge
September 13, 2018
I am heartbroken to hear of Lynn's passing. I send deepest sympathies, love, and prayers to Lynn's husband, children, Mr. and Mrs. Kruzel, Steve, and Nicole. Lynn was warmhearted and kind, a bright light to all who knew her. I have wonderful (hilarious!) memories of Lynn, especially band in jr. high, and the tennis team in high school. She made being on the team so much fun. Lots of laughs! Continued prayers to Lynn's family.
Deb Brownsberger-Keyes
September 12, 2018
Mark and family, My deepest sympathies in this time of grief and pain. I pray for comfort and solace during this difficult time. ---Michelle Fort (BTS Quality)
September 10, 2018
Mark, Family and Friends - My sincerest condolences on your loss. Just know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many who hope the memories of her will help you find some comfort to help you through your grief. We are all here to support you.
Mary Olsen
Coworker
September 10, 2018
Mark and Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Olga Tarsunova
September 10, 2018
Mark and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May peace and love surround you and happy memories comfort you all.
Take Care,
Heather Peterson
Heather Peterson
September 9, 2018
I was so saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
May all the wonderful memories you have of Lynn fill your hearts with joy as you face the difficult days and months ahead. God bless all of you.
Lisa (Piechowiak) Baker
September 8, 2018
Mark and family,
We have grieved all week after hearing your tragic news. We pray for strength and God's healing hand during these difficult days. Your friends will be there to support you. Continuing our thoughts and prayers for you,
Dave and Joan Winegardner
Dave and Joan Winegardner
September 8, 2018
Mark -
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and
your entire family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, may god give you strength and peace during
this most difficult time.
Gene & Amy Gores
September 8, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May God help you find peace and comfort in each other and in memories shared. Lynn will live on forever in and through all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Piechowiak
September 8, 2018
Mark and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, may you find comfort in those around you and be filled with the wonderful memories of your time together.
Royce Cannon and family
Friend
September 8, 2018
To Mark, Eric, Emily & Jacob and Brian Lynn was a special Wife and Mother, taken from you too early. She is now your Angel in Heaven to watch over and guide all of you. We are remembering each of you in our prayers and asking God to give you the strength, through your love for Lynn, to continue your life in her honor. Always remember.....Lynn is gone but not forgotten!
Sandee & Bob Spears
Friend
September 8, 2018
Mark, Erik, Emily and Brian,
We are so very sad to hear about your loss. We have many sweet memories of Lynn over the years. She was always willing to help-whether it was providing parenting advise, a cup of sugar for baking, lending a trumpet for band, joining the boys' 4-square game, inviting us to cool off in the pool or just providing some much-appreciated chit chatting. Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to you all during this very difficult time. Sending love, strength and prayers.
Lisa Coleman
September 8, 2018
Mark, Eric, Emily and Brian
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We have many sweet memories of Lynn. She was always willing to help us out by giving advise on raising kids, lending us everything from sugar to a trumpet, letting the boys cool off in the pool or just passing the time chit chatting in the yard. She was so proud of all of you. Sending you prayers, strength and our deepest condolences.
Lisa & Martin Coleman
September 8, 2018
Mark,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the peace of God comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Shayana Vasichek and Family
September 8, 2018
To Mark and family, my deepest condolences on Lynn's passing. May God give you strength and good memories bring you comfort. Hold each other close and know that Lynn is watching over you.
Jan Winther
September 7, 2018
My God what a tragedy, Mr Murphy and kids , I pray you find peace one day in these agonizing days of sorrow. Lynn was a great woman and kind hearted human being. Her death breaks my heart. Jerry, Vinny, Steven, Nicky, I know she was a great daughter and sister, again my heart breaks
Kevin Kiefer
September 7, 2018
Mark and Family,
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to you all during this very difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers always. May God bring you peace.
Rebecca Palbicki and Family
September 7, 2018
Mark,
I was very sad to hear about your loss. My wishes and prayer goes to you and your family.
Dale
September 7, 2018
Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Trust that God has a purpose and turn to Him to help you find meaning in Lynn's early departure from this earth.
Bob
Bob Walton
September 7, 2018
Mark,
Sorry for your loss. When you spoke of Lynn, you often stated how she was a great strength and support in your life. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Todd and Carol Conrad
September 7, 2018
Mark,
I will be saying a prayer for you and your family during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
Judy Osmond
September 6, 2018
May Allah give you and your family the strength to bear this immense loss and rest Lynn in peace. Our sincerest condolences.
Zain Roomi
September 6, 2018
Mark and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Though I did not know Lynn, she touched many lives and will be missed by many. May you treasure, your special memories of her.
Tom Barnstable
Coworker
September 6, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
David Effa
September 6, 2018
David Effa
September 6, 2018
Mark and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We express our heartfelt condolences to the grieved family members, friends and well-wishers on the sad demise and pray that god grant them all courage, patience, strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss.
Mirza Baig
September 6, 2018
Mark and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We express our heartfelt condolences to the grieved family members, friends and well-wishers on the sad demise and pray that god grant them all courage, patience, strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss.
Mirza Baig
September 6, 2018
Mirza Baig
September 6, 2018
Mark, I have no adequate words to express how very sorry I was to hear of your loss. You and yours continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Hoek
September 6, 2018
Our most deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Lynn at Edgewood and my son had her for ELA class. She was a wonderful person.
Shannon Mildenberger
September 6, 2018
Mark, please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although there is nothing we can do to ease the hurt, we hope that over time happy memories will prevail. Our thoughts are with you.
Tom Claes
September 6, 2018
Steve Thoennes
September 5, 2018
Steve Thoennes
September 5, 2018
Steve and Sue Thoennes
September 5, 2018
Steve and Sue Thoennes
September 5, 2018
Mark, My heartfelt condolence to you and your family at this difficult time in your life. I pray that God will grant you the peace that you need to get through this. Take care and be strong.
Shan Thanapal, Abbott Singapore
September 5, 2018
Mark, sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family
Craig, Abbott SG
September 5, 2018
Dick and I are saddened by your loss. Know you are all in our prayers and thoughts. May God be with you in this sorrowful time.
Barbara Kemper
September 5, 2018
Mark, so sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest sympathies to you and family in this time of loss. May our Good Lord keep you comforted and strengthened through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care and God bless.
Sim Lim Tonh, Abbott, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
September 5, 2018
Mark,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you and your family during this very difficult and sad time. May you find peace and comfort and remember all the joy Lynn brought to you and others. God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Willy and Wendy Velarde
Willy Velarde
September 5, 2018
My deepest condolences to Lynn 's family,loved ones & friends. I am so sorry for your loss...I have such wonderful memories of Lynn throughout jr high & high school. May your memories give you all comfort during this difficult time. Prayers
Beth Grahovac Deuel
September 5, 2018
a loved one
September 5, 2018
Mark,
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. My family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Stratiev
September 5, 2018
Mark - to you and your family, I am so sorry to hear about Lynn's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. God bless.
Scott Read
September 5, 2018
Mark, very sorry to hear of your loss. May God, family and friends be with you to help you and your family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
Kevin O'Rourke
September 5, 2018
Mark -
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Please know that your "Abbott Family" mourns with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time.
Debbie
Debbie Krug
September 5, 2018
Words just can't express my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family, Mark. May God be close in this time of sorrow. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Cesnovar
Coworker
September 5, 2018
Mark,
At this difficult time in your life, I pray that God will grant you the peace that is needed to get you through this . My sincere condolences to you!
Jody Thraen
September 5, 2018
Mark
my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences on the loss of your wife Lynn. I will continue to keep you and your family uplifted in prayers during this difficult time
Cynthia Kindred
September 5, 2018
Mark & Family, We are deeply saddened by hearing huge loss to your family. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will keep in our prayers.
Brijesh Patel
September 5, 2018
Mark, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your loving wife (Lynn). In time may the pain you feel in your heart be replaced with the joy and love that she brought to you and her children. Praying for you all.
Patty Bednarczyk
September 5, 2018
Mark, I know words cannot do justice in this difficult time. I hope you find some solace in the fact that so many people all over the world are grieving with your family over the loss of Lynn.
While I didn't know her personally, it is clear that she was a great human being, full of love for her family and community. She will be greatly missed.
May her memory be a blessing.
Lev Frayman
September 5, 2018
a loved one
September 5, 2018
a loved one
September 5, 2018
My deepest sympathies are extended to Mark, the kids, Mr and Mrs Kruzel, Steve and Nicole. I'm devastated by the news of Lynn's passing. But I'm so thankful that I had the pleasure of being her high school friend. We had many good times and lots of laughter growing up during our teenage years. Heaven gained an angel.
Tina Sharkey
Concord High School '85
September 5, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in our thoughts.
~Kristie & Jason Davy
September 5, 2018
Mark, Eric, Emily, Brian and family,
We where shocked by this unbelievable news and would like you to know that we are thinking of you and sending you our prayers for strength, love and comfort in these difficult times.
Michel Van Diejen
September 5, 2018
Mark and Family,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Tony James
September 5, 2018
Mark and Family,
We are thinking of you in this difficult time and hope you all have peace and understanding in the coming days.
Kevin Taylor
September 5, 2018
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Tricia Painter
September 5, 2018
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gautam Patel
September 5, 2018
Mark, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Kellen
September 5, 2018
WILLIAM DEBONE
September 5, 2018
Mark and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Lynn. I know that it's hard to look forward to a future with her no longer beside you. But may every sunrise give you more reason to hope, and may every sunset help you find peace. Hold Lynn dear in your heart and treasure your memories of her.
God bless you as you grieve,
Kris Marcotte
September 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
-Glenn, Anne, Nate, & Mary Van Kleek
Anne Van Kleek
Friend
September 5, 2018
Mark, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Though you are a strong person, remember that you have many, many people who are here for you if you need anything.
Matthew Sparby
September 5, 2018
To the entire Murphy family, close and extended, the Badens send our love and support, and prayers for peace and comfort in your grief. Mark, your friends are agonizing with you, and standing with you both near and far, and we are here to provide you support in any way we can.
Doug Baden
September 5, 2018
To Mark, Eric, Emily, Brian, and Family,
There are no words to express my sadness when I heard of Lynn's passing. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark, your Abbott family is here for you. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask.
May God bless, Pam
September 5, 2018
Mark, I am so very sorry for your profound loss. Please know that I and many, many others in this small IT world are thinking of you. Prayers of peace and comfort to you and yours.
Gretchen Kemp
September 5, 2018
Mark, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jamie Frisbie
September 5, 2018
Mark, please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you and your family.
Anil Rao
September 5, 2018
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Wendy Freeberg
September 5, 2018
Mark, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will all be in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Tim and Linda Connolly
September 5, 2018
Mark so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
Afzaal Jalil
September 5, 2018
I'm saddened by the great loss of Lynn Murphy and my prayers are with the family. We have the hope in God that one glorious daybreak we will rejoin our loved ones for eternity in a land without sorrow and pain.
Jonathan T
September 5, 2018
Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I pray that you all will find strength, comfort, love, and support in your memories of Lynn, in each other, and in all those who love and care about you.
Blessings to you all.
Brian Blazer
September 5, 2018
Mark and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences upon the passing of your dearest Lynn. You will be lifted in my thoughts and prayers of comfort during this difficult time of sadness.
Angie Fellrath
Angie Fellrath
September 5, 2018
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the whole family during this difficult time.
Guy Macdonald
September 5, 2018
My deepest sympathy in your time of loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Odland
September 5, 2018
Mark,
So sorry to hear about your loss, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Winters
September 5, 2018
Mark,
Offering my deepest condolences and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss.
Eric Quam
September 5, 2018
Dear Mark, Eric, Emily and Brian- we are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Lynn will be deeply missed by many. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through these difficult times. We hold you in our prayers and send our love and support
Andrea and Gary Spears
September 5, 2018
Mark ... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Elmer Klein
September 5, 2018
Dear Mark,
My deepest condolenses, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family. May God be with you and give you comfort during this time of sorrow. My heart goes to you all.
Simona Kudishevich
September 5, 2018
Mark,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I won't be able to be there on Saturday but will be in touch in a few weeks.
Take Care,
Paul Duehn
September 5, 2018
Mark, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish words could express my sympathies. God bless you and your family.
Jon Ryther
September 5, 2018
Mark - My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope that your wonderful memories will comfort you in the coming weeks and months. Please know that your Abbott colleagues are here to help in any way we can.
Jackie Reeves
September 5, 2018
a loved one
September 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of hanging out together when our boys were playing baseball together. She will be missed.
Shar and Anthony Kapler
September 5, 2018
Your family is in our prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Schell
September 5, 2018
It has been hard to process the news of Lynn's passing . I send my love and prayers to Lynn's husband , children , parents and siblings .. all who loved her.
I have so many memories of Lynn from High school ... Mostly from the tennis team .. she could get under Mr. Ebners (our coach) skin like on other ! I believe it was Lynn who made that sign that said Our bus driver is naked ! Which we put in the back window of the bus while our coach was driving shirtless . We sure thought we were funny !!
Jill Welter Sigsbee
September 5, 2018
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Corinne Bade
September 5, 2018
Deepest condolences and prayers at this time for Mark and the family. So very sorry to hear this awful news. Keeping you in my thoughts as you work through this time.
George Bartley
September 5, 2018
My deepest sympathy to you during this very difficult time. May all of your happy memories surround you and help carry you through.
Michelle Salmi
September 5, 2018
Don Farrer
September 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to the family now and in the coming months.
Lori Dustin
September 5, 2018
May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand and comfort you! My deepest condolences to you and tour family Mark.
Cheri Jacoby
September 5, 2018
To the Murphy and Kruzel Family,
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. I can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling from your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. With continued thoughts and prayers -- Barb Vann
September 5, 2018
To Mark, Eric, Emily, Brian, and Family,
I offer my deepest condolences and am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bradley Swanson
September 5, 2018
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