Mary Virginia Freeman and Charles Edward Murphy

CHARLES EDWARD MURPHY was born December 19, 1916,⁷⁷⁶⁸ and died November 1, 1995.⁷⁷⁶⁸ He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.^{9355, 456}

He married MARY VIRGINIA FREEMAN on July 6, 1946 in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana,⁵⁸³⁸ daughter of IRENE CECILIA CONNOLLY and WARREN DWIGHT FREEMAN. She was born August 15, 1918 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana,⁴⁹¹⁷ and died March 30, 2020.⁹³⁵³ She is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.⁹³⁵⁸

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  • Alexander Blair Descendant Report (Ancestor of Mary V. Freeman)

Personal Information

Mary V. Freeman

• attended Butler University, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana⁶⁶⁴²
• was a member of the St. Luke Catholic Church, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. ^{9355, 9358}

Charles E. Murphy

• was a US Army Veteran of World War II⁹³⁵⁵
• was Vice-President of George O. Desautels Co., Indianapolis⁹³⁵⁵
• was a member of the Knights of Columbus⁹³⁵⁵

Marriage Announcements and News

Indianapolis News, July 6, 1946⁵⁸³⁸

Mary Freeman Becomes Bride in Cathedral

Wedding vows were pledged today in SS. Peter and Paul cathedral by Miss Mary Virginia Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Freeman, and Charles E. Murphy, son of Mrs. Alice f. Murphy. Msgr. Raymond R. Nell performed the single-ring ceremony and the Rev. Charles E. Ross said the mass. Music was by Miss Mary Joan Hughey, organist. Two vases of white flowers and candelabra were placed on the altar.

The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, was gowned in white embossed organdy, designed with high round neckline, ruffled yoke and a long train which was outlined with a ruffle. Her fingertip veil of illusion was held in place by a seed pearl tiara and she carried a prayer book on which was placed an orchid.

Matron of honor and only attendant of the bride was Mrs. Robert W. Wurtz. Her gown was of petal pink marquisette and she carried a cascade bouquet of roses. Robert J. Murphy was the best man and Warren and William Freeman, John F. Murphy and Dr. Robert W. Wurtz were ushers.

A wedding breakfast and reception were held in the Marott hotel Hunters lodge. The couple is taking a wedidng trip to Miami Beach, Fla.

Obituaries

Indianapolis News, November 2, 1995⁹³⁵⁵

CHARLES E. "TODD" MURPHY, 78, Indianapolis, died Nov 1. He worked fro George O. Desautels Co. for 39 years, retiring as vice president in 1984. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was given a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Services: 10 a.m. Nov. 4 in St. Luke Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Calling: 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in Leppert & Hurt Mortuary. Entombment: Calvary Mausoleum. Survivors: wife Virgiina Freeman Murphy; daughters Mary ANn Atkins, Ellen Murphy, Virginia Schmidt; brother Robert J. Murphy; sisters Alice Wurtz, Mary Rita Madden; six grandchildren.

Indianapolis Star, April 5, 2020⁹³⁵⁸

Mary Virginia Murphy

INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Virginia Murphy, 101, of Indianapolis, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born August 15, 1918 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Warren Dwight and Irene Cecelia (Connolly) Freeman.

Virginia was a graduate of Cathedral Grade School and St. Agnes Academy and attended Butler University. She was always first and foremost dedicated to her faith and family.

She was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church, The Proctor Club, and St. Augustine Guild. She loved sports of all sorts, especially basketball and the Indianapolis 500. She was happiest making memories with her family and friends.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward "Tod" Murphy; her granddaughter, Kelly Schmidt; her son-in-law, Tom Atkins, Jr. and her siblings, Charlotte Beyer, Warren Freeman and Bill Freeman.

She is survived by her daughters; Mary Ann Atkins, Ellen Murphy and Virginia (Bruce) Schmidt; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Due to the current guidelines limiting public gatherings, a private committal service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. A Memorial Mass and Celebration for Virginia will be held at a later date.

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
January 17, 1920444	Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana	Warren Dwight Freeman Irene Cecilia Connolly Mary Virginia Freeman