Mary Jane Murtaugh

Date of Death: February 2, 2012

Mary Jane Murtaugh, 86, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning. She was born February 23, 1925 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Dr. Lloyd and Catherine Sholty.
In 1935, she moved to Lafayette with her family, where she resided the rest of her life. Mary Jane graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942 and from Purdue University in 1946. She taught English at Shadeland School and served as truancy officer for the school corporation for many years. She retired from Lafayette School Corporation in 1991.
Her marriage was in 1964 to James Murtaugh and he survives. She is also survived by two sons, David (wife Jenny) and Tom, and a daughter, Kathy. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Reid (friend Courtney Oliver) and Ali Harris (husband Carson). She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. William and Mary Sholty.
Mary Jane was very active in Delta Sigma Kappa Sorority, was an avid Purdue football fan, and a wonderful cook. She also had a passion for playing cards. She belonged to a bridge, euchre, poker and pinochle club and in college, she won a national bridge competition. Mary Jane had many dear friends that she enjoyed meeting for cards or lunch.
Friends will be received from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Rev. Bonnie Shoaf officiating. Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Those wishing may contribute in her memory to United Way of Greater Lafayette.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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So sorry to hear of Mary Jane&s passing. She was a dear lady, fun to work with at JHS, and a good friend. I will miss her at our occasional lunches and at the YMCA.

Dear Kathy, You&ve been in my thoughts and prayers. So sad when I heard. Be thinking of you and your family in your time of loss. Memory&s will be of great comfort. Sorry I couldn&t be at showing. Much Love, Barb Warford

Dear Tom and family, I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I just lost my mother last March and understand how difficult this is for all of you. Hold on to all the good memories and God Bless you all. Janet

Tom,
We are sorry for the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friends at Butler, Fairmain and Seufert would like to donate $100.00 to the United Way of Greater Lafayette in Memory of Mary Jane Murtaugh.

We are thinking of you today,

Mike and Friends

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jim, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Take care, Bernard & Agnes

Dear Murtaugh family. We are so sorry for your loss. She was always such an upbeat person. She will be missed. I will keep her in my prayers.

Dave, Jenny, Tom, Kathy,

May God Bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Fondly,
George, Katy and Alex Ade

Tom,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Although we never met her I&m sure she was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Love,
The Runyons
St. Louis, MO

Dear Murtaugh Family,

We were very sorry to hear about Mary Jane. She played cards with my Mom,
Helen Rooze, and I know they had many years of laughing in the Euchre Club and
many fun times. She was always a fun person to be around.

Take care,
Cathy Kochert

What a lovely lady. I will always remember her warm comments and joy she
shared with those around her.

Jim, you will miss her. But we all know she is rejoycing in heaven.

God loves her too.

Dave and Jenny,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. My dad died Monday evening. I know the pain you are feeling.
Praying for you,
Annie Miller

Dear Tom,

So very sorry to read that your mother passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.