Glenn E. Murphy, 91, of Walthill NE

October 12, 2014 Leave a comment


Glenn E. Murphy, 91, of Walthill, NE passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 09, 2014 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Walthill, NE; with Father Dan Wittrock and Father Dave Korth as Celebrants. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE. Memorials are suggested to the St. Augustine Indian Mission (POB GG, Winnebago, NE 68071). Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Glenn was born on August 21, 1923 to Edward and Henrietta (Mitchell) Murphy in Rosalie, NE. He attended and graduated from Rosalie High School in 1940. On December 7, 1948 Glenn married Laura M. Novak at St. John’s Catholic Church in Pender, NE.

Glenn served on the Walthill Township Board and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Walthill. Glenn had a great love for the land and farmed his entire adult life. He enjoyed farming and working with his livestock. His hobbies included 4-H Livestock.

Glenn is survived by his sons, Elvin (Lou Ann) Murphy of St. Joseph, MO and Mike (Teresa) Murphy of Walthill, NE; and a daughter Evelyn (Clark) Koch of Fremont, NE. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a brother Don Murphy of Walthill, NE.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Laura on October 4, 2003, brothers Bernard, Clarence and Wilbur Murphy, and a sister Mildred Murphy Shoop.

Glenn Murphy

Glenn Murphy

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Leo G. Morgan, 82 of Blair, NE formerly of Walthill, NE

May 9, 2014 2 Comments


Leo G. Morgan, 82, of Blair, NE formerly of Walthill, NE passed away Wednesday, May 07, 2014 surrounded by his family at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Walthill, NE; with Father Dan Wittrock officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Leo was born December 15, 1931 in Onawa, IA to William and Doris (Hinrickson) Morgan. He attended grade school in Mapleton, IA. He married Charlotte McBride June 19, 1951; to this union, six children were born. Leo was a member of the Walthill Fire Department, Community Club, Gun Club, Walthill City Council and Mayor, and the Nebraska Coon Hunters Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and carpentry. He was also a master electrician.

Leo is survived by wife; Charlotte Morgan of Blair, NE, son; Leonard and Beverly Morgan of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Michael and Janice Morgan of Crestwood, KY, Patrick and Ronda Morgan of Madison, NE, Earl “Bud” and Cathy Morgan of Blair, NE, daughter; Sandra Terveer of Humboldt, IN, sisters; Helen Hesse, of Alta, IA, Doris and Jim Mauch of Soldier, IA, sister-in-laws; Fran Morgan of Denison, IA, Shirley McBride of Kenosha, WI, brothers; Walter and Betty Morgan of Castana, IA, Danny and Louise Morgan of Sioux City, IA, and Rex and Debbie Morgan of Castana, IA, brother-in-law Marvin and Mary McBride of Kenosha, WI, and Merlin Jensen of Gowrie, IA, 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Leo is preceded in by his parents, parents-in-law, son; Gary Morgan, grandchild; Elizebeth, siblings; James, Betty VerDean, William, and Larry, in-laws; William and Earl McBride, and Bessie and Orval Mauch, and Wilma Jensen.

 

 

Leo Morgan

Leo Morgan

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