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‎Clarenda Ethel Rooney‏‎, daughter of Thomas T ""Stuttering Tom"" Rooney and Ellen "Ellie on tombstone" Rooney‏. Born ‎22 Jan 1896 Bangor Township, Pope County, Minnesota, died ‎5 Oct 1938 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 42 years, buried Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota Clarinda as stated from Virgil Egerman's notes, joined the convent in 1912 and left before her final vows in 1915. Andrew Murphy insists he didn't meet her until the summer of 1916. One more quote from Virgil Egerman's notes. " My grandfather had the most beautiful white hair. One day my cousin, Marjorie Murphy Jendro was washing his hair and put blueing in the water, thinking that if it makes the wash brighter, it would make his hair brighter. He ended up with blue hair and Marjorie lived to tell about it." Married ‎18 Sep 1917 Brooten, Stearns County, Minnesota, age 21 years (married 21 years) to: ‎Andrew Bernerd Murphy‏‎, age by marriage 22 years Born ‎3 May 1895 Avon, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎20 Jan 1980 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 84 years, buried Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota Children: 1. ‎Joseph Gerald Murphy Sr‏‎ Born ‎29 Sep 1912 Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, died ‎12 Aug 2008 Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota‎, age 95 years Joseph Murphy Sr. Sept. 29, 1912 - Aug. 12, 2008 APPLETON -- Joseph Murphy Sr., 95, of Appleton, died Tuesday at Appleton Area Health Services-Nursing Home. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Appleton. Burial will be at the Appleton City Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel in Appleton. He was born Sept. 29, 1912, in St. Paul. At the age of 9, he went to live with the Andrew and Clorinda Murphy family on a farm near St. Cloud. He married Emma Elizabeth Bohlman on March 29, 1937, in Moorhead. They lived in Casselton, N.D. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad for many years. They moved in 1951 to the Twin Cities area where Joe worked for North Star Bus Company in St. Paul as a bus driver and mechanic. He later moved to Newport and worked at Dahlen Transport Company as a mechanic for many years. In 1983, they moved to Holloway and later to Appleton. Following retirement they spent winters in Arizona and Texas. He is survived by three children: Joseph (and MaryAnne) Murphy of Cottage Grove, Donna (and John) Powers of Montevideo and Colleen (and Duane) Powell of Appleton; daughter-in-law: Margaret Murphy of Appleton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Myra Scherer of Cold Spring and Mildred (and Virgil) Egerman of St. Cloud. He is preceded in death by his wife: Emma, on May 28, 2004; son: Donald Murphy; two daughters: Joanne Murphy and Patricia Arndt; three brothers; and one sister. 2. ‎Thomas Bernard Murphy‏‎ Born ‎14 Aug 1918 Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, died ‎8 Jun 1991 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois‎, age 72 years Thomas B. Murphy was in U. S. World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938-1946 Record. 3. ‎Rahlen Francis Murphy‏‎ Born ‎4 Jan 1920 Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, died ‎25 Feb 1991‎, age 71 years 4. ‎Dewayne Joseph Murphy‏‎ Born ‎8 Dec 1921 Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎26 Jun 1999 Willowbrook, Dupage County, Illinois‎, age 77 years, buried Cremated 5. ‎Muriel Mary Murphy‏‎ Born ‎27 Aug 1924 Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎6 Nov 2006 Cold Spring, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 82 years Obituary for Muriel Philippi Muriel M. Philippi, age 82 Cold Spring August 27-1924 – November 6, 2006 Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2006 at St. James Catholic Church in Jacobs Prairie, MN for Muriel M. Philippi, age 82, who died Monday at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by the St. James Christian Women at 4:30 p.m. Muriel was born in St. Wendel, MN to Andrew and Clarinda (Rooney) Murphy. She married Elmer Philippi on April 22, 1946 in St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud, MN. She graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1944 and taught school in St. Stephen, St. Wendel and Jacobs Prairie. Muriel was an avid quilter, crotchetier, baker and immaculate housekeeper. She loved "white" laundry, old time dancing, straight curtains and even hanging shades. She was a member of St. James Parish, Christian Women and Cold Spring and St. Joseph Legion Auxiliaries. Survivors include her children, Jeannie (Gerry) Nelson, Pattie (Mike) Liestman, Mark (Betty) Philippi and Susan (Scott) Cheeley; 11 grandchildren; 13 (+1 forth coming) great grandchildren; twin sister, Myra Scherer; sister, Mildred Egerman; brother, Joseph Murphy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer (11-12-95); sons, Roger (1-24-66) and Andrew (2-15-56); parents; brothers, Thomas, Rahlin and DeWayne Murphy. 6. ‎Myra Ellen Murphy‏‎ Born ‎27 Aug 1924 Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎27 Nov 2008 Saint Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 84 years Myra E. Scherer – Obituary Name: Myra E. Scherer Age: 84 Born: 08-27-1924 Died: 11-27-2008 Visitation: Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph Service: St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Myra E. Scherer age 84 of St. Joseph. She passed away on November 27, 2008 surrounded by her family. The Reverend Al Stangl will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. The Senior Citizens and the Council of Catholic Women will pray at 4:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Myra was born August 27, 1924 in Avon, Minnesota to Andrew and Clarinda (Rooney) Murphy. She graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1941. Myra then taught elementary school for 19 years in rural Stearns County and assisted in the family business. She married Eugene B. Scherer on September 30, 1946 in St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud. After teaching she became a homemaker. Myra was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Parish, Council of Catholic Women, Senior Citizens and Eagles Aerie 22 Auxiliary. Myra enjoyed cooking, dancing, and especially spending time with her family. Her best friend was her identical twin sister, Muriel. Myra is survived by her children, Sheryl (Richard) Mertes of Elkhorn, WI, Mary Jo (Dennis) Duncombe of Sandy, Utah, Michael (Ann) of St. Joseph, Charles (Ann) of St. Joseph, Kimberly (David) DeHaan of Elkhorn, WI; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Mildred (Virgil) Egerman of St. Cloud. Preceding her in death were her husband on October 3, 1993; brothers, Thomas, Rahlen, DeWayne, and Joe; and her identical twin sister, Muriel. A special thank you to Assumption Home and Arlington Place for the special care they provided Myra. 7. ‎Murphy‏‎ Born ‎22 Apr 1926 Avon Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎22 Apr 1926 Avon Township, Stearns County, Minnesota‎ As stated on the death certificate: Born dead and dead after 8 days. 8. ‎Mildred Elizabeth "Millie" Murphy‏‎ Born ‎25 May 1929 Saint Wendel, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎1 Jul 2018 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 89 years Mildred E. "Millie" Egerman – Obituary Name: Mildred E. "Millie" Egerman Age: 89 Born: 05-25-1929 Died: 07-01-2018 Visitation:St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Cloud Service:St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Cloud Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Peter's Catholic Church for Mildred E. "Millie" Egerman, age 89, of St. Cloud, who passed away on July 1, 2018 at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Burial will be held in the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the Church. Millie was born on May 25, 1929 to Andrew and Clarinda (Rooney) Murphy in Avon Township, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Virgil C. Egerman on May 29, 1954 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Millie graduated from the St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 and worked at the St. Cloud Hospital and the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center. She was a member of the Retired Nurses Association, the Nurses Alumni of the St. Cloud Hospital, the Christian Women and St. Peter's Catholic Church, where she faithfully attended for many years. Millie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and pets. She also enjoyed giving of her time and nursing skills by volunteering for various organizations throughout the St. Cloud area. Millie was an avid Minnesota Twins and North Stars fan who enjoyed watching games and following the players. She also enjoyed traveling and going to the casino. She is survived by her husband, Virgil, of 64 years; children, Karen Egerman, of Bellingham, WA, Kate (Fred) Henson, of East Greenbush, NY and Lynn (Brian) Orcutt, of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Sara (Joe) Bye, Rachel (Kent) Grove, Joe (Cheyenne) Orcutt; and eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph and siblings, Thomas, Rahlen, DeWayne, Joseph, Muriel Philippi and Myra Scherer. A special thank you to the staff of Assumption Home in Cold Spring for the loving and compassionate care of Millie.