Marvin W. "Murph" Bara

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Marvin Bara Obituary


Bara, Marvin "Murph" W. passed away suddenly December 1st, beloved husband of the late Lois (nee O'Malley), loving father of Diane (Dale) Eide, Michael, Kathleen (Terry) Pfeiffer, Daniel and the late James and John, dearest grandfather of James II, Jill, Elaine and the late Joanne, dear great-grandfather of four, fond brother of Irene Yacko and the late Walter. Murph served in the U.S. Army, H.Q. Company, 3rd Battalion 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division as a radio operator during WWII. Major campaigns and battles; the Ardennes (the Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland and Central Europe. Wounded in Belgium in January 1945. Lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and VFW Post 3579. Longtime member of Ye Olde Has Beens. Loyal Chicago White Sox and Bears fan. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., to St. Monica Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-774-4100

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2007.
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I send condolences to the Bara family for their loss. Like many of our fellow paratrooprs, Marvin Bara had gone on permanent leave for his eternal rest to join his departed comrades.

Bill Tom
17th Airborne Medic

Bill Tom

July 1, 2008

We were terribly upset to hear of the passing of your father and send you and your family our most sincere condolences in your very sad loss.
Marianne and Réal Desmarets
Belgium
Honoray member of the 17th Airborne Division Association

REAL DESMARETS

July 1, 2008

Greetings:

It is with a heavy heart that we belatedly learn of the passing of another Member of our very close knit World War II Family. YES TIME is taking its toll on our World War II Veterans and their Family. On behalf of the Membership of the 17th Airborne Division Association may we say "Farewell to a Distinguished Veteran and a Valued Comrade".

Sincerely,

Del Townsend
Co A & B, 194th GIR
17th Airborne Division Association
President, 2004 / 2008

Del Townsend

June 29, 2008

Diane,Michael,Kathy and Danny,
I am so sorry that I could not attend the services. Please accept our deepest sympathy. I have fond memories of Uncle Murph and the get togethers at your house when we were younger. The house was always crammed full of kids!! We didn't get together often but when we did it was like a holiday. I remember seeing your Dad a while after Grandpa Bara died and I never realized how much he resembled him. I find comfort in knowing that he is now with Grandpa, Uncle Wally, Jimmy,Johnny and your Mom.
Love your cousin Laura
and Ken Hutchinson

Laura Hutchinson

December 9, 2007

Our deepest sypathy to a good friend

VFW Post# 3579 - Park Ridge

Tom Gierut [ Service Officer ]

December 7, 2007

I was sorry to hear that “Murph” is no longer with us, but now
he is with GOD since he earned that place. He will always be
Remembered.

Gloria Velazquez (Appleton) Chicago,Il.

December 6, 2007

Life did not come with an instruction book, thats why you had your Grandfather. He taught you many life lessons, some you have yet to discover.We are so sorry for your tremendous loss Jimmy. We love you and your very special family. With all of our love and sympathy.

Uncle Steve

December 6, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to Murph's family. I am a Home Run Inn demonstrator and although I did not
get to know Murph extremely well, I
will always have the fondest of memories of him. He was such a nice man.

Sue Demma

December 5, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Murph. He was one of the nicest people in Sales to work with at Appleton Electric. God bless all of your family, you will be in my prayers.

Vickie Grider

December 5, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. May you all find comfort in Jehovah God and His promise of a resurrection.

AM

December 5, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Murph. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
The Sieprawski Family

Mary Jean Sieprawski

December 5, 2007

I loved Murph as a Grandfather and I am so sorry for the loss. He will be dearly missed.

Scott Pfeiffer

December 5, 2007

I'm so sorry about Murph. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Jim Beyer

December 5, 2007

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