Celeste M. Murphy Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Celeste M. Murphy of Long Grove, Iowa. Celeste, born on December 18, 1925, passed away on July 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond R. Kulp and Marie Kulp (Miller); her husband William L. Murphy; her son Paul Murphy (Kathy) of Davenport; and her siblings, Richard Kulp, Mary Alice Smith (Lawrence), Paul Kulp (Dolores) and Marjorie Kulp.
She is survived by: her children, Kathryn Martin (late John) of Davenport, Gerald Murphy (late Pam) of Davenport, Donald Murphy of Eldridge, Joanne Barnabas of Davenport, David Murphy of Long Grove, Brian Murphy (Deonne) of Donahue, Thomas Murphy (Cindy) of Long Grove, Mary Hess (Albert) of Princeton, Carol Murphy (Kentucky) of Kansas City, Jill Wriedt (Craig) of Davenport, Mark Murphy (Becky) of Eldridge, Jim Murphy (Karen) of Donahue, Steve Murphy (Sue) of Long Grove and Mike Murphy (Janice) of Long Grove. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Ann's Parish or the Kahl Home.
