Romona Louise (Spoehr) Murray, age 81, was born into the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven on January 31, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Romona was born on April 24, 1937 at home in rural New London to the late Everett and Kathryn Spoehr. She married Leland Murray on October 11, 1955. She labored faithfully beside her husband on the family farm. After retiring from farm life in 1997, she pursued her passion for baking and cake decorating at the Red Owl in New London. After retiring from there, she continued to make and create for family and friends. Romona also enjoyed bowling, camping and fishing, sewing and quilting, gardening and bird watching. Throughout her life she was active in her faith community at St. Mary’s in Bear Creek serving in various capacities including the Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW).
She is survived by her five children: Nadine (Dave) Taylor, Campobello, SC; Karen (Jeff) Handschke, New London; Jean (Bill) Jarosh, Appleton; Kevin (Heather) Murray, Clintonville; Brian Murray, Pickens, SC; 11 grandchildren: Zachary Taylor, Jessica Glymph, Berit Handschke, Giselle Handschke, Jacob Jarosh, Adam Jarosh, Ryli Murray, Taylor Schlomann, Addison Murray, Cameron Brewer, Kaitlynn Brewer; two great-grandchilden, Penelope Jarosh, Taylor Glymph; three siblings: Lorraine Bricco, Bear Creek; Norma (Bill) Novcaski, Sitka, AK; Bill (Gail) Spoehr, Kaukauna; and sister-in-law, Marge Murray, Largo, FL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leland Murray and daughter-in-law Amy Murray.
Funeral Mass for Romona will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bear Creek with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Romona will be laid to eternal rest at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Bear Creek. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Theda Care team and all family and friends for their enduring support during this difficult time.