The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Stephen M. Murphy, age 74 of St. Cloud, will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 26 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Stephen died Tuesday, January 22 at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 9:00 AM. There will be a burial with full military honors on Monday, January 28 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Stephen was born July 14, 1944 in Mount Vernon, NY to Michael and Anna (Wilchek) Murphy. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 until 1969. Stephen married Joan Lewis on August 20, 1966 in White Plains, NY. He became a Graphic Arts instructor at the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center in Quincy, IL. He and Joan moved to St. Cloud in 1988 and began working with Quebecor Printing. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, and a former member of the Quincy Knights of Columbus.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Joan of 52 years; his children; Timothy Murphy, St. Cloud; Mary Kathryn (Michael) Jarcy, California; Colleen (Bradley) Kremer, Rice; his brother, Michael (Moan) Murphy, New York; and three grandsons, Rex, Dominic, and Patrick.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Elizabeth Mannix and Joan Scanlon, and brother, Sean Murphy.
Arrangements are being made the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations directly to: St. Cloud V.A. Hospice 50-1; Attention Voluntary Services, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations directly to: St. Cloud V.A. Hospice 50-1; Attention Voluntary Services, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
Visitation Details
The visitation will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of service.
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Service Details
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Stephen M. Murphy, age 74 of St. Cloud, will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 26 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud.
There will be a burial with full military honors on Monday, January 28 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Service Location
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To Joan and and Steve’s family, I want you to know how much Steve meant to me as a teacher in Quincy. Steve was my favorite teacher and my two years in the graphic arts program taught me more than a skill. I’ve thought often about him over the years and am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
To Joan Murphy: Joan, you have our condolences. I’m sure Steve would agree that the years spent at the New Quincy Area Vocational Center were the best years. We were very busy but a lot was accomplished. I recall the many “share the ride” trips he and I had while taking classes at Macomb or other places. Anne and I remember the family times together, like at Ken and Nancy Blum’s lake. God bless you and the family. P.S. I have tried to send this message to you through the Whig.com. but don’t know if I succeeded or not.
While there are no words or actions that will take away your pain, we hope you are surrounded by much love and support at this difficult time. May the light from God’s Word be a guide and comfort through the darkness of your loss (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)