Orpha Murphy

October 25, 1910 - May 30, 2007

Orpha Murphy 1910-2007 Orpha L. (Swanson) Murphy of Princeton died at 3:47 p.m. in Walnut Manor, Walnut, IL. She was born in Ohio TWP. on the family farm to Herbert E. and Maude D. (Wedding) Wilson. Orpha graduated from Princeton High School in 1929 and Peru Nursing School in 1932. She married Harold E Swanson on July 13, 1942 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in 1966. Orpha then married Loren E. Murphy April 22, 1969 in Nashua, IA. He preceded in 2003. She was a surgical nurse at Perry Memorial Hospital for 14 years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Princeton, and loved ceramics. Survivors include 1 son Gary (Janet) Swanson of Princeton, 1 grand daughter Holly Swanson of Princeton, 1 Great grandson Kade Williams at home. 1 sister Bernice Nyberg of Peoria Heights, IL. 1 sister-in-law Ann Wilson of Peru, IL. Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Also preceded by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Services will be Monday, June 4, 2007 in Norberg Memorial Home at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to services, at 10:00am.Pastor Fred Schmitdt will officate. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Princeton Fire Department and Ambulance. Norberg Memorial Home is Caring for the Family