"The staff and residents at Kentucky Ridge are with you in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "
In loving memory of
Kelly Joseph Murray
July 7, 1967 - July 20, 2020
Kelly Joseph Murray, 53, of Latimer, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. He was born July 7, 1967, in Osage, to Raymond J. and Trisha Ann (Henke) Murray.
Kelly graduated from Hampton High School, class of 1985. He was united in marriage to Shelli Steenblock in August of 1997, and to this union, two daughters were born: Liby and Liah. He and Shelli parted ways. Kelly worked at Morts, Inc. in Latimer. He was a member of the Latimer Fire Department, where his friends became part of his family. Being on the department was one of his favorite past times and he always cherished the memories they made together. He was affiliated with Immanuel United Church of Christ. Kelly was a family man; he teased hard and loved harder. He enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews at family gatherings. When it came to his daughters, Kelly couldn't be more proud, he would talk about them to anyone who would listen. He enjoyed hunting with his daughter Liah. They also attended lots of races together along with family friends. He and his daughter Liby enjoyed going on long drives and talking together. Kelly loved cooking, especially grilling. He had a knack for barbecuing and baking.
Kelly is survived by his daughters Liby Murray of Hampton and Liah Murray of Latimer; stepchildren Levi Schlagel of Dows, Luis Schlagel of Latimer, and Lexi (Brady) Goble of Pine River, Minnesota; parents Ray and Trish Murray of Hampton; brothers Shaun (Deb) Murray of Ankeny, Chad Murray of Hampton, and Jayme Murray of Hampton; step grandchildren Avery and Azlyn Goble; nieces and nephews Lacie (Josh) Jensen, Liam and Irelynd Murray, Hannah, Tate and Alec Murray; and great nieces Anna and Allie Jensen.
He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and three uncles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kelly's family.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is assisting Kelly's family.
Tributes
"God rest you, Kelly. Wishing comfort and sending love to the family. "
"It?s terrible to hear about your loss of Kelly. Sending prayers up and sincerest sympathies to you and your family."
"Judy Holbrook I am so sorry for your loss of Kelly. I remember all four of the boys being at our house to visit with the girls. My prayers and sympathy to all of you.."
"My prayers are sent to the family"
"So sorry to hear of your loss Murray Family. My sympathies to you all."
"Sending my deepest sympathy to your family. I was so very saddened to hear about Kelly's passing, and I will keep you all in my prayers. "
" Ray, Trish and family our condolences are with your family at this difficult time. You are in our prayers."
"Sending our love, prayers and sympathy to your family."
"Sending condolences to each of you. Sorry for your loss . The Zenner?s. "
"To Ray, Trish and family , we send our deepest sympathy. So very sorry for your loss. John and Maureen Allan"
"We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Doug and Robyn Pralle"
"Our deepest sympathies to the Murray Family. Will keep you in our prayers. Gordy and Vicki Naber"
"My deepest sympathy to the Murray family. Cherish your memories! Pat Larsen"
"My deepest sympathy, Ray and Trish."
"To the Murray family, Berry & I send our sympathy to all. Taken too soon and will be terribly missed. "
"Thoughts and prayers for the entire Murray family. My heart is heavy with this news..."
"So very sorry to hear about Kelly. He was such a nice guy and he will most definitely be missed. Keeping you all in my prayers Murray family. "
"Prayers of peace and comfort to the Entire Murray family. I was so shocked to hear this. Deepest sympathy. Charlane Pralle-Janssen"
"Sending my prayers to the Murray family. ??"
"Murray family.. Words can not express my sorrow at the loss of Kelly. The memories that came flooding back when I heard he had passed left me in tears... The countless whiffle ball games Shawn, Kelly, Ron and I played in our side yard or your back yard; our baseball days on the Farm League Hampton Redsox and then the Little League Redsox. The trips to the Twins games to watch our Big League affiliate.. The Boston Redsox play. The four of us "making" koolaid in your kitchen until you, Trish, told us "No more!" Evidently we were leaving more sugar on the counter top and in the sink than we were actually getting in the KoolAid container and ants were entering your house to clean up?? Surely between the four of us we would have cleaned up our messes, right?? The snow forts and tunnels we made in Harvey and Hattie Schorling's backyard; the late nights running around the 2nd St. NE area while you all, Ray and Trish, played bridge with Mom and Dad... Not sure of the games we played anymore but we always had fun and you always trusted us to make good choices; The games of Clue or other card games the four of us would invent while you all were playing bridge; Going Trick-or-Treating around the neighborhood.. sometimes more than once... And then the nights where we'd try to camp out in your backyard but would come in because "it was too dark outside".. to which you, Ray, replied.. "Well, that's what usually happens at night.. It gets dark." So we camped out in the living room instead. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for peace and comfort.. and maybe some smiles and laughter at the memories you have.. in this most difficult time. Rich Paulsen"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Murray family. Kelly spent some time at our house in his high school years. He was always very pleasant to be around. He will be missed---"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Murray family. Kelly spent some time at our house in his high school years. He was a pleasant person to be around! He will be missed."
"Ray, Trish and family ! So sorry for your loss. Wow had so many great memories growing up, the 4 of us kids. Shaun, Kelly, Kim and I. We sure had a lot of great times, even got into trouble a few times I think ?. Will always be part of my life ??? Praying for you all."
"So sorry for your loss Ray and Trish.......sending many prayers to you and your family"
"We always enjoyed our time with Kelly. He was always happy and was funny! We will miss him. Thoughts and prayers to the family."
"Our deepest sympathies to Ray, Trish, Chad and the whole Murray family. We pray that, ?The Lord bless you & keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you & be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you & give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 ? Tim and Deb"
"So many good times that will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your life with me."
"So sorry for your loss. Ray and Trish May God comfort you at this time. "
"Thoughts & prayers to all the family with your loss. Always had a smile & friendly conversation with many. God bless! "
"Prayers for your strength and comfort through this difficult loss. So shocked to hear this happened."
"My prayers for the entire Murray family. I have so many memories growing up with Kelly and Shawn."
"Our deepest sympathy, Ray and Trish. "
"I remember when Kelly worked at Birdsells. I?d come over from Davies on my lunch break and we?d talk. Such a nice guy!! "
"Ray & Trish, so sorry for your loss. Betty & Ed Etnier"