Carolyn Murphy, (nee Burger) of Waterloo, IL formerly of St. Louis, MO. Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection on November 4, 2024 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late John A. Murphy. Daughter of the late Edward A. Burger and Anna M. Burger (Wunsch). She is survived by her very special children, Maurie & Joe Plassmeyer and Curt & Chris Miller. Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Great Aunt, Great-Great Aunt, cousin and a multitude of friends that count as family.

Carolyn was born on April 28, 1941 in South St. Louis, MO, to Edward A. Burger and Anna M. Burger (Wunsch), the youngest of six children, Rosemary (Geo) Scharpenburg, the late Edward W. Burger, Anna (Ray) Clinton, Dorothy (Jerome) Hershkowitz, and LaVerne (Bill) Harlow.

She graduated from McKinley High School in June of 1959 where she met many of her lifelong friends and has remained a forever “Goldbug”. Carolyn married John in January of 1969, and they eventually moved to Waterloo, IL in 1994. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling including trips to Europe.

Carolyn will be celebrated with a Memorial Mass Friday, 11/29/24 10:00 am at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 204 W Mill St, Waterloo, IL 62298. Internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with a private burial.

Memorials in Carolyn’s name can be made to

Monroe County of IL – Stray Rescue
4221 Hanover Rd.
Columbia, IL 62236

Shriners Hospital for Children
4400 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110