Lois Murphy

   Lois Mary (Slechta) Murphy was born on June 3, 1954, the daughter of Orville Jr. and Esther (Frasier) Slechta in Denison. She was raised Methodist and later confirmed her faith on April 24, 1983, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. She received her elementary education from Dunlap schools and then attended Denison schools, finishing her education in 1972.

   Lois married Roger Boehm on September 4, 1970, and the couple was blessed with a daughter, Angele. On October 10, 1981, she married Allyn Maack and the couple was blessed with a daughter, Billie. On September 24, 2013, Lois was united in marriage to Kelly Murphy and they had 12 wonderful years together.

   Lois worked in the food industry. She spent many years, waitressing, bartending, and cooking. In recent years, she enjoyed greeting people at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and carried a strong faith. 

   Growing up she enjoyed camping and horse back riding with her family. She also enjoyed reading, bowling, golfing, and playing pool. She had a knack for reviving her daughters’ plants, as they didn’t acquire her green thumb. Lois was able to adventure with her husband, Murph and take many vacations with friends. Some of her favorite places were Jamaica, Mexico, Colorado, Tijuana and California. After Kelly’s passing, Lois shared her home with her mother so they could be closer and spend quality time together. Above all, she cherished spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. They will remember the many trips to the waterpark, the delicious meals she cooked, and they will forever cherish her memories. Lois faced life head on. She will always be remembered for her fierce loyalty and being there when you needed her. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

   Lois passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 69 years and four months.

   Lois was preceded in death by her father, Orville Slechta, Jr.; husband, Kelly Murphy in 2013; sister, Connie Gaa; two nieces: April Rice and Ashlee Gaa; nephew, Jesse Paul; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. She is survived by her two daughters, Angele Boehm of Denison and Billie (David) McCartney of Charter Oak; mother, Esther Slechta of Vail; grandchildren: Tayen Cornelius, Ryan McCartney, Cohen McCartney all of Charter Oak, Alyha McCartney of Omaha, Nebraska, and Justice (Kallee) McCartney of Denison; one great-granddaughter, RaeLynn McCartney; brother, Roger Slechta of Charter Oak; sister, Gloria Paul of Colorado Springs, Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery also in Denison. Memorials may be directed to the family.