Notifications

No notifications
We will send an invite after you submit!
  • Helping hands

    In lieu of flowers

    Please consider a donation to Help with Funeral Expenses.
  • Who else knew Michael?

    Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.
Helping hands

In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to Help with Funeral Expenses.
$370.00
total raised

Obituary

In Loving Memory

Mike ‘Murph’ Murphy

Michael Dennis “Murph” Murphy, 78, of Aitkin, MN (formerly Bloomington, MN) Passed away March 5, 2025. Mike was born in Morris, MN on February 5, 1947, the only child of Frances (Murphy) Bursch. Then moved to Bloomington, MN and grew up with the Wittenberg Clan just a block away.

Enlisted into the U.S. Navy on March 25, 1966 aboard USS Apache until March 24, 1970. Mike was united in …

Want to stay updated?

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.

Memories & condolences

We’re so sorry for your loss. You’ll all be in our prayers.
We’re so sorry for your loss. You’ll all be in our prayers.
We’re so sorry for your loss. You’ll all be in our prayers.

Timeline

icon

Born

February 5th, 1947
icon

Got married to Bonnie Murphy

August 19th, 1972
icon

Passed away

March 5th, 2025
Aitkin, MN

Get grief support

Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity.

Other key details

Cause of death

Heart failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue, South, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Daniel Funeral Homes
Funeral services provided by

Daniel Funeral Homes

×

Stay in the loop

Michael "Murph" Murphy