Colleen Murphy Obituary
We bid farewell to Colleen Murphy (Alliance, Nebraska), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 12, 2025 at the age of 95. Colleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Colleen Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Heesacker and Theresa Heesacker (Lynch); her husband Bill Murphy; and her siblings, Bernard, Rita, Mark, Norbert and Mary Ellen.
She is survived by: her sons, Matt Murphy (June) of Shady Shores, TX and John Murphy (Sue) of Arnaudville, LA; her grandchildren, Chelsey Carter (Steven), Brandon Murphy (Veronica), Katie Murphy and Morgan Murphy; her great grandchildren, Diesel Carter and Caillen Stark; and her sister Florence Oswald of Carroll.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home (1020 W 10th St, Alliance, NE 69301). A rosary was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Holy Rosary Church (916 Cheyenne Ave, Alliance, NE 69301). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (916 Cheyenne Ave, Alliance, NE 69301).
Memorials may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
