A Tribute to Margaret by Peggy

Margaret Louise (O'Day) Murphy was the second oldest child of George and Mary O'Day. She was born October 8, 1930 and passed away on December 29, 1974. Margaret graduated from Little Sioux High School and was well remembered for her quick guarding skills on the high school basketball team. She was the Assistant Editor for her school newspaper and school annual. Margaret moved to Omaha shortly after her high school graduation, working for Mutual of Omaha in the accounting department and as a reporter for Mutual's company newsletters.

She met a handsome Irishman from Emmetsburg, Iowa and said "I do" to Bob Murphy on May 1, 1954 and thus began her lifetime of love and commitment to her family. Bob and Margaret spent the majority of their married life in Onawa Iowa. Six children were born to Bob and Margaret: Bob (1955) Peggy (1956) Beverly (1957) John (1958) Maureen (1961) and Kathleen (1967). Her joys were her faith, her family and her friends, giving much and expecting little in return. She actively volunteered in church and school. Holidays were always special in Margaret's home, down to every baked, decorated and festive detail. If she were here today she'd be looking forward to this upcoming family celebration!

Though her life was cut short, as with Ronnie, she left a very important reminder to us all;


"live while you have life and enjoy every moment you are given."