Dawn was born March 2, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Our Lady of Angels Academy in 1957 and attended Marycrest College. After a teaching career she was employed at the Rock Island Arsenal until her retirement.
She was devoted to her Catholic faith, family and friends. Especially her dear cousin Dawn Flanagan Holtz and her wonderful friend Patti Whitesell.
She is predeceased by parents, Mary Jane and Austin T. Murphy, Sr.
She is survived by her 5 siblings, two nieces, 3 great nieces, and 1 great nephew:
Mary Jane Skafidas (Frank) Bettendorf, IA.
Austin T. Murphy Jr. Phoenix, Az. ,
Joyce Leland (Stephen) Dallas, TX.,
Patricia Daley (William), Bettendorf, IA.
Lauren McConnell (Clinton, Iowa) .
Kate Skafidas Henry, Atlanta, GA. (Pat) Children Olivia, Pearce and Reeve..
Mimzy (Mary Jane) Griffin , Bettendorf, IA. (TJ) daughter Mia.
A private Memorial will be held August,10 2021 in Davenport.