Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA
August 1938
Larry Murphy, a former resident of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county, died Saturday in his home at Bonesteel, S. D., after an illness of three weeks. The remains were brought to the Dick McNally home in Emmetsburg Monday where on Tuesday the funeral was held. Catholic services were conducted in the Assumption church Tuesday morning. The pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiated. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were David Joynt, William Joynt, Joseph Joynt, Thomas Joynt, Edward Donahue and Jay Donahue.
Lawrence Edward Murphy was born in Emmetsburg February 8, 1871. He was 67 years of age at the time of his passing. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy. The deceased spent his youth in this locality. He was united in marriage in November, 1887, to Miss Annie McNally. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. One child, Claudia, passed away many years ago. The daughters who survive are Mrs. R. J. Taylor, Rapid City, S.D.; Mrs. Lester Wallinger, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Miss Jean Murphy, Bonesteel, S. D. The sons are Gerald and William Murphy, both of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Murphy also survives her husband.
Mr. Murphy was widely known in this locality where the family lived until 1917 at which time they moved to Bonesteel. The deceased was considered a splendid citizen, a good provider for his family and was esteemed highly for his worth as a Christian and a citizen. Local friends of the family offer sincere sympathy to those who mourn his death.
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA
August 1938
Larry Murphy, a former resident of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county, died Saturday in his home at Bonesteel, S. D., after an illness of three weeks. The remains were brought to the Dick McNally home in Emmetsburg Monday where on Tuesday the funeral was held. Catholic services were conducted in the Assumption church Tuesday morning. The pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiated. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were David Joynt, William Joynt, Joseph Joynt, Thomas Joynt, Edward Donahue and Jay Donahue.
Lawrence Edward Murphy was born in Emmetsburg February 8, 1871. He was 67 years of age at the time of his passing. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy. The deceased spent his youth in this locality. He was united in marriage in November, 1887, to Miss Annie McNally. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. One child, Claudia, passed away many years ago. The daughters who survive are Mrs. R. J. Taylor, Rapid City, S.D.; Mrs. Lester Wallinger, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Miss Jean Murphy, Bonesteel, S. D. The sons are Gerald and William Murphy, both of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Murphy also survives her husband.
Mr. Murphy was widely known in this locality where the family lived until 1917 at which time they moved to Bonesteel. The deceased was considered a splendid citizen, a good provider for his family and was esteemed highly for his worth as a Christian and a citizen. Local friends of the family offer sincere sympathy to those who mourn his death.
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