LaVerne Marian Murphy, 94, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Brookside Care Center. She was born in Kenosha on May 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Marineau) Andersen. She graduated from Trenary’s College of Commerce. On November 30, 1940, she married Francis Arthur Murphy at St. Marks Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1974. LaVerne was employed as a receptionist at The Simmons Co., then at Welsch, Davis, and Wilson’s doctor’s office until her retirement in 1995. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and their Altar Society, the Catholic Women’s Club, the Women’s Club of Kenosha, and the Senior Citizen Center. She was an avid bridge player. LaVerne enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. LaVerne is survived by her five children, Terry Murphy of Madison, Daniel (Donna) Murphy of Milwaukie, OR, Michael (Gail) Murphy of Kenosha, Kathleen (Dick) Badgerow of Kenosha, and Sheila (Ron) Bailey of Kenosha; a daughter-in-law, Joan Murphy of Bristol; seven grandchildren, Kellie Ferguson, Kristine Hoferitza, Heather Keckeisen, Erin Murphy, Meghan Bailey, Sean Murphy, and Andy Murphy; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois Henry of Mt. Dora, FL. She was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Murphy, and a brother, Kenneth Andersen. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brookside Care Center’s staff for the loving and compassionate care of their mom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 2nd, at St. James Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Brookside Activity Department would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit LaVerne’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com