Joan Murphy, 86, Stuart, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.
Joan Frances Murphy was born July 30, 1934 to Albert and Clara (Tomjack) Kallhoff on a farm in Ewing. She graduated from O’Neill Public High School in 1955. Following graduation she was employed at Consumer Public Power. At a dance one weekend Connie took the opportunity to ask Joan to join him for a stroll at an intermission break, and the courtship began.
In 1953 Connie was drafted into the Army and upon his return he proposed to Joan, and they were married September 27, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill.
Raising and nurturing a family came naturally to Joan, and became her life passion. They were blessed with 10 healthy children. Joan’s childhood love for singing and dancing came to fruition when one of her many talents was discovered when she accompanied Connie at a Legion Drill Team and Color Guard competition. She became one of the main attractions at the yearly Stuart Legion show, yodeling alongside her guitar accompanist, Frank Murphy. Joan’s other hobbies included tending and sharing her beautiful garden produce, square dancing, bowling and playing cards. Organizations she belonged to were the Stuart Christian Mothers, Haydettes Extension Club and Needles and Nails 4-H Club.
Joan especially loved gardening, it not only provided for her large family, but a way to engage her family in the chores. Joan was active in all aspects on the ranch, and worked tirelessly beside Connie and her family helping with livestock and milking cows. She raised chickens adding to the enjoyment of the childrens’ chores.
Joan took great pride in her church community at St. Boniface, and served tirelessly assisting with every aspect at the church being an EME, lector, setting up for masses and preparing church for the different seasons.
Joan is survived by her husband, Connie of Stuart, NE Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE, Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE, Jerome Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE, Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE, Marde Paxton of Stuart, son, Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE, Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE, and J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE, 27 grandchildren and 20 great children, brother Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE, and sister Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE. ;She was preceded in death by sisters Darlene Hoskins, Bernice Summers and Pat Glaser.
Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, NE
Survived by:
Husband: Conny Murphy of Stuart, NE
Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE
Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE
Jerome Murphy and Beth of Stuart, NE
Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE
Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE
Marde Paxton of Stuart, NE
Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE
Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE
Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE
J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE
27 Grandchildren 20 Grandchildren
Brother: Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE
Sister: Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE
Burial in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stuart
Joan Frances Murphy was born July 30, 1934 to Albert and Clara (Tomjack) Kallhoff on a farm in Ewing. She graduated from O’Neill Public High School in 1955. Following graduation she was employed at Consumer Public Power. At a dance one weekend Connie took the opportunity to ask Joan to join him for a stroll at an intermission break, and the courtship began.
In 1953 Connie was drafted into the Army and upon his return he proposed to Joan, and they were married September 27, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill.
Raising and nurturing a family came naturally to Joan, and became her life passion. They were blessed with 10 healthy children. Joan’s childhood love for singing and dancing came to fruition when one of her many talents was discovered when she accompanied Connie at a Legion Drill Team and Color Guard competition. She became one of the main attractions at the yearly Stuart Legion show, yodeling alongside her guitar accompanist, Frank Murphy. Joan’s other hobbies included tending and sharing her beautiful garden produce, square dancing, bowling and playing cards. Organizations she belonged to were the Stuart Christian Mothers, Haydettes Extension Club and Needles and Nails 4-H Club.
Joan especially loved gardening, it not only provided for her large family, but a way to engage her family in the chores. Joan was active in all aspects on the ranch, and worked tirelessly beside Connie and her family helping with livestock and milking cows. She raised chickens adding to the enjoyment of the childrens’ chores.
Joan took great pride in her church community at St. Boniface, and served tirelessly assisting with every aspect at the church being an EME, lector, setting up for masses and preparing church for the different seasons.
Joan is survived by her husband, Connie of Stuart, NE Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE, Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE, Jerome Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE, Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE, Marde Paxton of Stuart, son, Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE, Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE, and J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE, 27 grandchildren and 20 great children, brother Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE, and sister Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE. ;She was preceded in death by sisters Darlene Hoskins, Bernice Summers and Pat Glaser.
Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, NE
Survived by:
Husband: Conny Murphy of Stuart, NE
Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE
Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE
Jerome Murphy and Beth of Stuart, NE
Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE
Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE
Marde Paxton of Stuart, NE
Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE
Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE
Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE
J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE
27 Grandchildren 20 Grandchildren
Brother: Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE
Sister: Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE
Burial in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stuart
Joan Murphy, 86, Stuart, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.
Joan Frances Murphy was born July 30, 1934 to Albert and Clara (Tomjack) Kallhoff on a farm in Ewing. She graduated from O’Neill Public High School in 1955. Following graduation she was employed at Consumer Public Power. At a dance one weekend Connie took the opportunity to ask Joan to join him for a stroll at an intermission break, and the courtship began.
In 1953 Connie was drafted into the Army and upon his return he proposed to Joan, and they were married September 27, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill.
Raising and nurturing a family came naturally to Joan, and became her life passion. They were blessed with 10 healthy children. Joan’s childhood love for singing and dancing came to fruition when one of her many talents was discovered when she accompanied Connie at a Legion Drill Team and Color Guard competition. She became one of the main attractions at the yearly Stuart Legion show, yodeling alongside her guitar accompanist, Frank Murphy. Joan’s other hobbies included tending and sharing her beautiful garden produce, square dancing, bowling and playing cards. Organizations she belonged to were the Stuart Christian Mothers, Haydettes Extension Club and Needles and Nails 4-H Club.
Joan especially loved gardening, it not only provided for her large family, but a way to engage her family in the chores. Joan was active in all aspects on the ranch, and worked tirelessly beside Connie and her family helping with livestock and milking cows. She raised chickens adding to the enjoyment of the childrens’ chores.
Joan took great pride in her church community at St. Boniface, and served tirelessly assisting with every aspect at the church being an EME, lector, setting up for masses and preparing church for the different seasons.
Joan is survived by her husband, Connie of Stuart, NE Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE, Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE, Jerome Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE, Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE, Marde Paxton of Stuart, son, Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE, Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE, and J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE, 27 grandchildren and 20 great children, brother Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE, and sister Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE. ;She was preceded in death by sisters Darlene Hoskins, Bernice Summers and Pat Glaser.
Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, NE
Survived by:
Husband: Conny Murphy of Stuart, NE
Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE
Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE
Jerome Murphy and Beth of Stuart, NE
Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE
Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE
Marde Paxton of Stuart, NE
Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE
Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE
Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE
J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE
27 Grandchildren 20 Grandchildren
Brother: Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE
Sister: Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE
Burial in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stuart
Joan Frances Murphy was born July 30, 1934 to Albert and Clara (Tomjack) Kallhoff on a farm in Ewing. She graduated from O’Neill Public High School in 1955. Following graduation she was employed at Consumer Public Power. At a dance one weekend Connie took the opportunity to ask Joan to join him for a stroll at an intermission break, and the courtship began.
In 1953 Connie was drafted into the Army and upon his return he proposed to Joan, and they were married September 27, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill.
Raising and nurturing a family came naturally to Joan, and became her life passion. They were blessed with 10 healthy children. Joan’s childhood love for singing and dancing came to fruition when one of her many talents was discovered when she accompanied Connie at a Legion Drill Team and Color Guard competition. She became one of the main attractions at the yearly Stuart Legion show, yodeling alongside her guitar accompanist, Frank Murphy. Joan’s other hobbies included tending and sharing her beautiful garden produce, square dancing, bowling and playing cards. Organizations she belonged to were the Stuart Christian Mothers, Haydettes Extension Club and Needles and Nails 4-H Club.
Joan especially loved gardening, it not only provided for her large family, but a way to engage her family in the chores. Joan was active in all aspects on the ranch, and worked tirelessly beside Connie and her family helping with livestock and milking cows. She raised chickens adding to the enjoyment of the childrens’ chores.
Joan took great pride in her church community at St. Boniface, and served tirelessly assisting with every aspect at the church being an EME, lector, setting up for masses and preparing church for the different seasons.
Joan is survived by her husband, Connie of Stuart, NE Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE, Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE, Jerome Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE, Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE, Marde Paxton of Stuart, son, Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE, Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE, Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE, and J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE, 27 grandchildren and 20 great children, brother Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE, and sister Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE. ;She was preceded in death by sisters Darlene Hoskins, Bernice Summers and Pat Glaser.
Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, NE
Survived by:
Husband: Conny Murphy of Stuart, NE
Children: Terry Murphy of Stuart, NE
Jeanne Krotter of Spencer, NE
Jerome Murphy and Beth of Stuart, NE
Julie Knudson and husband Kelly of Norfolk, NE
Colleen Osborne and husband Roland of Atkinson, NE
Marde Paxton of Stuart, NE
Kevin Murphy and wife Jill of Stuart, NE
Kelly Murphy and wife Beth of Stuart, NE
Connie Jo Novak and husband Steve of Seward, NE
J.P. Murphy and wife Neely of Kearney, NE
27 Grandchildren 20 Grandchildren
Brother: Ron Kallhoff and Linda of O’Neill, NE
Sister: Sherri Strong of Norfolk, NE
Burial in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stuart
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Saint Boniface Cemetery, Stuart, NE
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