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Michael Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Justice Michael James 71, beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Lowrey); loving father of Courtney (Derek) Eovaldi, Nora Lowrey Murphy, and the late Tracy (Trey) Ish. Son of the late Arthur Joseph and Eileen (nee Kelly); Brother of Arthur (Audrey), Mary (Charles) Erickson, Hon. Patrick (Susan), Eileen (Hon. David) Donnersberger, John, Thomas (Margaret) and the late Rev. Joseph Murphy; Fond uncle of Arthur III, Ann, Joann, Kim, Jeannie, Maureen, Matthew, Joe, Mary Eileen, Mark, Justin, Jacob, Molly, Madeline, Clare, Tom, Katie, and Kevin; Cherished grandfather of Albie, Michael, and Katie Ish, Joey, Luke, and Ella Eovaldi; Great-Uncle to many. He was truly loved and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Monastery, P.O. Box 900, Hales Corners, WI 53130 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, October 4 from 3 to 9 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago. All are welcome to meet at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago for visitation Friday morning at 9 AM until time of Mass at 10 AM. Interment private. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Justice Murphy's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2012.
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My sincerest condolences - from a former classmate of Mike's at Gonzaga Hall, Loyola University.

Arthur Waddy

October 5, 2012

May Michael's memory always be eternal! He was truly a great person.

william doukas

October 5, 2012

Michael,
All the Pauls will miss you. You were a great friend to all of us, but especially to Danny. He so much enjoyed your weekly visits over all those years, you help brighten up his life, you were a great friend to him. God bless you,
The Pauls, Al, Mary and Danny.

Al Mary & Danny Paul

October 4, 2012

Warmest thoughts to the Murphy family. So very sorry for your loss.

Rona Fennessy

October 3, 2012

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

James Kennedy

October 3, 2012

May the whole Murphy family find comfort and condolence in this time of great loss.
Sincerely, Mike Cherry

Mike Cherry

October 3, 2012

To the family of Michael. GOD is Love and he cares for you. - 1John 4:16. My deepest condolences.

October 3, 2012

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