GIRSCH, Kathleen M. (Murphy) 1921-2020

GIRSCH, MURPHY, JACKMAN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/26/2020 at 14:58:52

Kathleen M. Girsch

April 13, 1921 - April 22, 2020

Obituary

Kathleen M. Girsch, 99 of New Aldaya Lifescapes Bryhl Assisted Living, Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

She was born April 13, 1921 in Waterloo, daughter of Dr. Joseph and Clara Jackman Murphy. She married Dr. Wm. J. Girsch June 19, 1943 in Decatur, Ill. He died Jan. 24, 2002.

Kathleen received her teaching degree from Iowa State Teacher’s College and taught elementary school before raising her family.

Survived by: five sons, Dr. William. J. Jr. (Kathy) of Salem, Ore; Michael (Janice) of Cedar Falls, Martin (Laurie) of Sarasota, Fla.; Christopher (Hiromi) of Akeno, Japan; and John (Betty) of Portland, Ore; a daughter, Mary Jane Girsch of Portland, Ore; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren;

Preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Dr. Timothy Girsch and Dr. James Girsch.

Services: A private family funeral mass for Kathleen M. Girsch will be 10:30 a.m.Thursday, April 30 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Due to the COVID - 19 restrictions you are invited to join online with the family to pray for Kathleen through St. Edward’s YouTube channel, www.sted.org.

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service