A Memorial Service for Kim Murphy, age 62, of Jefferson, will be held at 10:30am Monday, January 5, 2026 at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson.  Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be held from 4:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday, January 4, 2026 at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson.

Memorials are suggested to American Lung Association or Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.  Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home and Cremation Care, in Jefferson is assisting the family.

Kim Murphy is survived by her husband, Jack Lee Murphy of Jefferson, IA; children: Bridgett (Bob) Allen of Churdan, IA; Brandi (Jeff) Rakowski of Manalapan, NJ; Britney (T.J.) Clausen of Duncombe, IA; and Ryan Murphy of Waco, TX; grandchildren: Elizabeth (Kaleb) Hoyle, Cody Allen (Olivia Shannon), and Paisley Allen; Lincoln, Liberty and Landree Rakowski; and Emma, Olivia, Abbie and Indie Clausen; and great-grandson, Colter Hoyle. Also surviving are sisters: Julie (Pat) McDonald, Robin (Jeff) Conner, Kristi (Mike) Winters, Pam (Don) Miner, and Jill Franey; brothers: Troy (Vicki) Moses and David (Dawn) Moses; sisters-in-law: Janice (Marvin) Hakseth; Jodi (Brian) Whitver and Julie (Dave) Jones; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.