Elaine Murphy Obituary
The family of Elaine Murphy of Battle Creek, Nebraska announces her passing on August 22, 2026. Elaine, born on July 8, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine Murphy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William G. Preusker and Sewerna Preusker (Rodekohr); her husband Ike; her sister Grace; her brother-in-law Kenneth Osborne; her brother Mart; her sister-in-law Phyllis Preusker; her siblings, Donna Smith and Timothy; her siblings-in-law, Marilyn Preusker, Richard Otjen and Karen Preusker; and her great grandchild Rachael Alder.
She is survived by: her daughter Sewerna; her son-in-law Myron Tiedtke of Norfolk; her grandsons, Jeff Tiedtke (Katie), Russ Tiedtke, Marcus Tiedtke (Stacy) and Michael Tiedtke (Kelcey); her sons, William and Allan; her siblings, Joan Otjen of Battle Creek and Gerald Preusker of Norfolk; her brother-in-law Danny "Pete" Smith; her extended family, Keith, Teresa, Emily and Elizabeth Christensen; Mary Murphy of Papillion, Cory Murphy (Amber), Cody Murphy, Cameron Murphy (Jill), Donna Murphy of Battle Creek, Cami Asmus (Dean), Candice Alder (Steve), Tiffany Johnson (Derek) and Tyler Murphy. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
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