Lizabeth "Libby" Murphy
August 17, 1919 ~ January 14, 2017
Age 97 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Lake Chapala Mexico. Under the gracious and loving care of the nurses and administrators at La Casa Nostra home, Libby spent her last days in her beloved Mexico. Libby was past-president of the Minneapolis League of Catholic Women, was an avid bridge player and golfer. Formerly of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and Deer Lake, she traveled extensively, spending many winters in Mulege, Baja California Mexico and Palm Springs, California. Before her marriage Libby was a representative for Roux Distributing Company in New York, and covered the northeast region of the United States. Libby is survived by her daughter Martha Murphy of Muncie, Indiana, her son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Kathy Murphy of Excelsior, grandchildren Shannon of San Antonio, Texas, Andrew and Matthew of Wayzata. She is preceded in death by her husband John D. Murphy Jr., and her eldest son John D. Murphy III, and her many treasured nieces and nephews. Private family service and burial at the St. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, will be Thursday, January 19th 2017. Libby, a lover of springtime, sunshine and flowers will be honored with a Catholic Mass and Celebration of Life in May at Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
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Just found this obituary. Libby was my mother’s best friend, Ramona Greenlee. Many days when I visited of Libby with a drink (scotch?) and good conversation. She was so accepting of the time I brought home my Black doctor boyfriend, then husband. She was impressed that this Jamaican was very charming. Jack was also a good friend at her restaurant, Wayne’s Cafe in St. Croix Falls. We loved Libby as a down to earth, and sophisticated and beautiful woman. Remembering her with love and admiration…