Celeste Murphy of Long Grove will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house on Saturday, Dec. 20. All friends and family are invited to join her from noon – 3 p.m. at St. Ann’s Great Hall in Long Grove. No gifts, please.
Celeste Kulp was born Dec. 18, 1925, at Mercy Hospital in Davenport. She married her husband, the late William Murphy, on Dec. 29, 1943, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport.
She was employed as a domestic engineer (mom) and raised 15 children.
She is a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and a guild member. She is a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs and Caitlin Clark.
Celeste is the mother of Kathryn Martin (the late John) of Davenport, Gerald Murphy (the late Pam) of Davenport, the late Paul (Kathy) Murphy of Davenport, Donald Murphy of Eldridge, Joanne Barnabas of Davenport, David Murphy of Long Grove, Brian (Deonne) Murphy of Donahue, Thomas (Cindy) Murphy of Long Grove, Mary (Albert) Hess of Princeton, Carol Murphy (Kentucky) of Kansas City, Mo., Jill Wriedt (Craig) of Davenport, Mark (Becky) Murphy, Jim (Karen) Murphy of Donahue, Steve (Sue) Murphy of Long Grove, and Mike (Janice) Murphy of Long Grove. She has 37 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to: Celeste Murphy, c/o Kahl Home Room 5211, 6701 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807.