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Michael Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Michael - 'Papa' Age 62, Of Brainerd Died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mike was born on January 25, 1942 in St. Paul, to James and Florence (Meysembourg) Murphy. Michael's love for life, family, friends and especially his beautiful grandchildren is what will be remembered. He will be sadly missed, but the love he gave, the love he received, and the memories will last on forever. Survivors include: his wife, Kathleen Rose Murphy; daughter, Molly Burton, Inver Grove Heights; son Michael (Katie), St. Paul; daughter Anne (Bob) Albertson, Dakota Dunes, SD; son Mark (Jana) Johnson, Baxter; nine grandchildren, Megan, Matt, Mike, Ellie, Shannon, Mary, Cullen, Jalyn and Gracin; brothers and sisters, James (Joanne), St. Paul; Barbara, Chicago, IL; Patrick (Mary), St. Paul; brother-in-law, George Murphy, St. Paul. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister Mary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Brainerd, with Father Seamus Walsh officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Tuesday, with a prayer service at 7PM at NELSON-DORAN FUNERAL HOME in Brainerd. Visitation will also be the hour before services at the Church on Wednesday. A private interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 8, 2004.

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Emil Fedeli

June 14, 2004

My memories of Mike and fun filled times are too numerous to note. He was the overseerer of some outlandish times we spent together and always concerned about our behavior and well-being. He was a great, kind friend, for those years during college we were in contact. My last meeting with him was at the airport in Atlanta some 5 years ago. He'll be missed. My sincere condolances to all his family.

Lt Col. George and Ann Sweeney USMC (Ret.)

June 8, 2004

Ann and I send our prayers to all the Murphy family. Mike embodied all that was good in the phrase, "Cretin Man" and the title "Marine." We will always treasure the wonderful memories of a great athlete and true gentleman.

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