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Lila Jean Murphy
Lila Jean Murphy
Iowa City
Lila Jean Murphy, 99, a lifetime Iowa City area resident, died January 9, 2026, at Legacy Assisted Living in Iowa City
Private family services will be held at a later date with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City. Memorials in Lila Jean’s name may be made to Iowa City Hospice, Iowa Public TV, the Salvation Army, or the charity of your choice. For a complete obituary, to share a condolence with her family, please visit the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at wwwgayandciha.com.
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