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Dorothy J. Murray

1932 - 2025

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

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UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Nov. 20, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory

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Dorothy Murray Obituary

Dorothy J. (Ryan) Murray

June 14, 1932 - November 15, 2025

Dorothy J. Murray, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025.

Born to William and Kathryn Ryan, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of over 53 years, Richard Murray; her son, Dennis; her parents, William and Kathryn Ryan; and her siblings, Bill Ryan, Fran Kunasek, and Peg Glasscock.

Survived by her brother, Don Ryan (Sharon) and her children, Debbie Moore (Russell), Sharon Peterson, Steve Murray (Barb), and Patty Huffman (Randy); as well as her daughter-in-law, Karen Murray. Dorothy was the proud grandmother of seven: Holly Mishkin (Brian), Lindsey Moore (Bobby), Michelle Muller (Mike), Sarah Murray, Evan Murray (Sarah), Benedict and Genevieve Murray; and nine great-grandchildren and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family who cherished her deeply.

VISITATION: Thursday, November 20th, from 5 to 7 p.m., at West Center Chapel, with a VIGIL SERVICE at 6 p.m.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, November 21st, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific Street.

INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church or the Poor Clare Sisters.

To view a live broadcast of the Vigil Service and Funeral Mass, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com

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West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Dorothy Murray

Nov

20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory

7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Nov

20

Service

6:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory

7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Nov

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church

11802 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68114

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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