Nancy Murphy, 80, of Pearl City, IL, passed away on February 18, 2023, at Walnut Acres in Freeport. She was born on January 21, 1943 in Shullsburg, WI, to John and Ada (Evans) Rowe. She married James J. Murphy, Jr on October 19, 1963 in Gratiot, WI.

Survivors include her Husband James J. Murphy, Jr, Daughter Susan (Scott) Kurth, Son James C. (Ako) Murphy, Grandchildren: Jason Ottenhausen, Kelly Ottenhausen, Jr, Tiffany (Nick Bartosik) Ottenhausen, Grand Fur Baby Mei; Great-Grandchildren: Lilly Chapman, Alexander Medina, Braylin Ottenhausen, Zayden Carpenter, Cayden Medina, Serenity Jensen, Emily Medina, and Cylis Ottenhausen; Brother Bob (Betty) Rowe, Sister-in-Law Sharon (Daryll) Burmeister, Cindy Brinker, Nita (Gary) Gilbertson, Becky (Greg) Oschner, and Mary (Keith) Murphy-Downs; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, John and Ada (Evans) Rowe, Father-in-Law, James Murphy, Sr, Mother-in-Law, Mary D. Murphy, Brother Clifford Rowe, Sisters: Roberta Ingram, Lila Glasson, Bessie Rowe, and Dorothy Rowe; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday February 25, 2023, from 2PM to 4PM, at the Schwarz Park Blvd Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd, in Freeport, IL. Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.