Hildegard K. Murray

Hildegard K. Murray, 82, of Spiceland passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at St. Vincent Heart Clinic. She was born October 3, 1937 in Wissenbach Germany, the daughter of Martin Christ and Maria Bastian Christ.

Hildegard was a homemaker and housekeeper. She enjoyed painting, gardening, quilting and cooking. She also loved to travel and visit Germany and Spain, where she could enjoy her beautiful homeland. Hildegard loved spending time with family; her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a resident of West Germany where she met Lonnie Murray while he was stationed in Wiesbaden in the Air Force and came to the United States in 1966 after his deployment. Hildegard received her American citizenship in 1976 and was a member of the F&AM #94 Easter Star where she received her 50 year pin. She was also a member of Spiceland Friends Church.

In addition to her parents, Hildegard was preceded in death by her brothers Horst Christ and Gerhard Christ. She is survived by daughters: Christina Allison of New Castle, Heidi (Rick) Grider of Spiceland and Cornelia Murray of Maiorca, Spain; a sister: Hannelore Hoffman. Also surviving are nieces Sabine Merle, Monika Welker, Susanne Winkler, Victoria Flaherty, Emilynne Ramsey, Samantha Murray, Abby Slye and Andrea Watts. Hildegard is survived by her grandchildren: Nadja Peter, Anakin Allison, Josh Pew, Megan Pew, Blaine Grider, Kirsten Grider and Gwyneth Grider and great-grandchildren Paysen Pew, Jackson Pew, Adilah Catron and Hensley Catron.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Spiceland Friends Church. Burial will follow in Circle Grove Cemetery, Spiceland. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of Hildegard at www.hinsey-brown.com .