Published July 18, 2012, 12:00 AM

Grace Ann Murray

Grace Ann Murray, 77, of Superior died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

Grace Ann Murray, 77, of Superior died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born July 13, 1935 in Superior to Catherine (Guinane) and John F. McGillis and remained a lifelong resident.

Her first employment was with the former East End Clinic in Superior as a receptionist, followed by employment with the Beckley Cardy Publishing Co. in Duluth also as a receptionist and she retired from the Duluth Clinic as a registrar.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Michael (Nancy) Murray of Superior, Pamela (Scott) Larson of Superior, Jane (Brian) Sutherland of Hibbing, Minn., Laurie Murray of Superior and Kathie Murray of Perth, Western Australia; grandchildren, Todd (Kelly), Ryan and Steven Murray, Dana (Luke) Notman, Kerri Larson, and Jeremy (Tara), Greg and Kristina Sutherland; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Minton) Harris of Hibbing, Minn. and Bernice McGillis of Superior; and a brother, Eugene (Jean) McGillis of Lake Nebagamon.

Preceding her in death were her parents; an infant daughter; brothers, John and Patrick McGillis; and sisters, Marjorie Rinker and Donna Engberg.

Grace was a member of Cathedral Of Christ The King.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until her memorial Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 20 in Cathedral with Rev. Andrew P. Ricci, Rector as Celebrant. Committal prayers will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

If desired, memorials in Grace's name may be made to Cathedral School.

Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the online guest book or send condolences at downsfh.com.

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Julie D.
Red Wing, MN     07/19/2012 8:54 PM

Jane and family..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have so many happy memories of your mom-she was a sweetheart! Thinking of you and hugs to you all~ Julie Rajanen-Dahl

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gloria w.
07/19/2012 4:52 PM

I have known Gracie all my life and we connected here and there over the years. I saw her in the Villa and was such anice Visit. She is in my prayers as is the family. Gloria (Hachey)Williams

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Barb D.
Lake Havasu City, AZ     07/19/2012 10:58 AM

So sorry to hear of Gracie's passing. We got to talk with her just a week or so ago at Villa. Condolences to the McGillis Murrary family. Barb & Ron DeFore

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