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Shaun Murphy Obituary
age 59, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. Shaun, beloved sister and aunt, was a lifelong caregiver who dedicated her life to helping others in the service of her savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by sister, Eileen Hughett of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Kevin Murphy of Hoschton, Georgi;, and brother-in-law, Gary Steigerwald of Indianapolis. Shaun is also survived by nine nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister, Marilyn Steigerwald.
Shaun was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, on April 26, 1955, the daughter of Herbert and Thelma Murphy. She was a graduate of St. Mary s Child Center in Indianapolis and Beech Grove High School.
For more than 25 years she cared for others as an employee of The Hermitage Nursing Home in Beech Grove.
Shaun served her Lord in many ways. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of the Catholic Church, worked with several organizations in providing food for the needy and served as a Eucharistic Minister for Holy Name Parish. She made many friends as a member of the Funtastics social club of Indianapolis.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Monday, April 6, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N. 17th St. in Beech Grove, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements handled by G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Shaun will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com
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April 5, 2015
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.
As a member of the Sacred Heart OFS I visited with Shaun and she was a delight. My prayers are with her family.
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