Mary Susan Murray

Mary Susan Murray peacefully passed away and was born into eternal life on Dec. 8, 2024, at the age of 82.

She was born on Aug. 3, 1942, in Durand, Wis.

Mary graduated from Durand High School in 1960 before entering the nursing program at St. Mary’s College of Nursing. While there, Mary changed degree programs and moved to the radiology technology program at Sacred Heart Hospital.

While at Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary met the love of her life, Jerry John Murray, and they married in 1964.

After they married, they moved to Rochester, Minn., and began their family. Mary, her husband Jerry and two young boys moved to Grafton, Wis., and settled down to expand and raise their family of five children.

Shortly after moving to Grafton, Mary worked as a radiology tech in a small clinic in Grafton. After the birth of her third child, Mary decided to focus her attention on her growing family and become a stay-at-home mom.

Always looking for a new endeavor, Mary served as the primary organist at St. Joseph Parish and also as a member of its choir. Her deep love of liturgical music was evident in her commitment and contributions to the church.

In the mid 1980s, Mary decided on a new venture and became an Avon Lady. She continued selling until 2009.

Mary enjoyed her family of five children and six grandchildren. Her family was her joy in life and proudest accomplishment. She enjoyed spending time with all of them, especially during moments of travel, celebration and holidays.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, antique hunting, traveling and camping. She loved watching professional and collegiate sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and all things Wisconsin Badgers.

Mary loved her flower gardens and her home filled with antiques. She never missed a chance to visit a rummage sale or thrift store and loved sharing her newest “treasures.” Mary loved to unwind with a good book, go see a movie and enjoy something chocolatey.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Wilma (Brenner) Lieffring and husband Jerry John Murray.

She is survived by her children Thomas (Ilana), Michael (Jan), James (Tracy), Patricia (Danny) Fatla and Daniel (Meghan) and grandchildren Caitlynn (Fletcher) Arlen, Sean, Jordan, Kelsey, Barrett and Lincoln.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grafton, Wis., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a light lunch in the church’s gathering hall until 12:15 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Christian burial will occur at St. Joseph Cemetery in Grafton, Wis., at 12:30 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.muellerfuneralhome.com.