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Stephen Michael MURPHY M.D.

Stephen Michael MURPHY M.D. obituary, Sunfish Lake, MN

Stephen MURPHY Obituary

A loving husband and father who courageously passed away from an unforgiving disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in his home surrounded by all of his six children on August 18, 2021. Stephen was a compassionate Anesthesiologist who always put his patients before himself. One of his highlights was volunteering with a medical team in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Religion, family, and golf were other major interests. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Anne Marie, loving children Brendan, Tamara, Sean, Michaela, Conor and Keara. Dear siblings include Mary Plunkett, Susie (CR) Barton, Richard Murphy and relatives Mary Teresa Plunkett, Janelle Murphy (Jeremy Stauffer), Bridget Murphy (Eddy Suarez), James (Emily) Barton, Brian Barton, Billy Barton. He was preceded in death by his mother Lorraine Anne (Prziborowski) and his father James Edward Murphy, brother James Louis Murphy, niece Tara Plunkett and nephew Sean Plunkett. A Celebration of Life will be at Assumption Catholic Church 51 W. 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 on Friday 9/17/2021 with visitation at 9 AM, Mass at 10 AM, and a luncheon will follow. Masks much appreciated. At Stephen's request, his body has been donated to the University of Minnesota (his alma mater) for the advancement of science. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Steve to The Assumption Catholic Church or The Mayo Clinic's Dept. of Development (designated for ALS Research).

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Ashley Patel

October 23, 2021

Hi Murphy family,
It was an honor to care for steve and to get to know your family. May happy memories bring you comfort and help you through this time

Omer sanan

September 20, 2021

I just heard about Steve´s passing. My very sincere condolences to the whole family. I loved working with Steve , he was the most gentle soul. He was very proud of his family.

Mark & Karen Ereth

September 14, 2021

Dearest friend Anne, and children Brendan, Tamara, Sean, Michaela, Conor and Keara.

Our hearts are with you at this time.

We have such fond memories of Steve. We met at Sioux Valley Hospital, during the Anesthesia Residency program.
Although the time was short, our friendships have remained strong.
Steve´s sense of humor and love of family were an example of what a kind and generous man he was.

Hold your precious memories close, and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Our deepest sympathies,

Mark & Karen Hastings Ereth

Pat Kohlbeck CRNA

September 7, 2021

I always felt it a privilege to work with
Dr Murphy. My condolences and prayers are with you. I will long remember him

Dave and Corrine Kodelka-Ribar

September 7, 2021

Dear Ann and family,
Just heard the news about Steve. Our families hearts are breaking for all of you. I remember when Grant and Sean played together at your old house here in Eagan right by us and even when you moved out to sunfish lake when we come over. You people are the most loving, kind and compassionate couples that we have ever known in our lifetime. I was proud and honored to have Steve be my dad`s anesthesiologist for certain surgeries. Steve and your family will always hold a special place in our hearts. God bless him and may he rest in peace. God bless you and all of your family Ann. You were and are super wife and super mom. Love, Dave, Corrine, mikey, Matt, Honey and Grant Ribar/Kodelka

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