Mary Patricia Topp

Mary Patricia Murray was born on May 23, 1951 in Pierre, SD and raised by her loving parents Raymond and Leonora Murray. She graduated high school in Redfield, SD and slowly made her way to the Red River Valley area where she raised her five children. Mary eventually moved east to Detroit Lakes, the town she would come to call home.

Mary met Lynn Topp of Grace City, ND in 1997. The two quickly fell in love and would remain completely devoted to each other for the rest of her life. They wed on September 4, 1998 and spent the next 28 years making memories together.

Mary loved spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking, baking, and growing her collection of Hey Dudes. She loved decorating her home, creating a warm and welcome space for all who came to visit. Mary loved flowers, meticulously maintaining many beautiful plants and flower beds.

Mary was a loving and caring soul. If you were a guest in her home, she made sure that you never left hungry.

Mary passed away from a massive cerebral hemorrhage on September 19, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mary is survived by her husband Lynn, children Michele (Scott) Tyge, Heather (Michael) Christ, Amanda (Aaron) Bachmann, Ashley (Josh) Jepson, Trevor Gordon, and 14 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Leonora Murray, and her brother Daniel Murray.