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Charlene Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Charlene Diane "Char" (nee Jurgensen) 80. Cherished wife of the Honorable Morgan F. Murphy Jr.; loving mother of Morgan III, Michelle (Dan Hebert), and Constance (Larry Doody); mother-in-law of the Honorable Lisa Ruble Murphy; rock-star grandmother of Morgan Murphy IV, Brendan Murphy, Riley Doody, Brieanne and Brendan Hebert; daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Jurgensen. Char will be remembered for her selflessness and gift of love to others. She will be greatly missed by all those she touched. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, Adams and Des Plaines, Chicago, IL. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mercy Foundation, Inc. at 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. Arrangements entrusted to Cumberland Chapels. www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Dana Bogle Otanez

December 3, 2014

Dear Murphy Family
Your Mother touched many people lives. I have fond memories of her. My deepest Condolences

Lindsay Miller

November 20, 2014

Mr. Morgan, Connie, Michelle, and Morgan,
My thoughts are prayers with you and your entire family. Char will be missed dearly and forever in my heart. God bless you all.

Peter Polacek

September 22, 2014

Mothers hold their children's hands for just a little while...
And their hearts forever.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Purdy

September 20, 2014

To the Murphy Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you with the passing of Char!
I will always have fond memories of my visits to Avondale CC while visiting Jack and Tiny and catching up with the Murphy Clan ! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you !
Robin Purdy and Family

September 18, 2014

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Murphy family on the death of a fellow Sacred Heart alumna from Barat College! Charlene was one of the most gracious ladies I would come to know before my attending Barat and afterward it was often a pleasure to see her at BCC. May she rest in peace!

Maureen E. Ryan - BC'81
AASH Past President (2011-2013)

Kimberly Elliott

September 17, 2014

They don't make them like Char anymore. Her sincerity and her cheerful nature has touched the lives of many. I realize that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you and your family are feeling right now. Just know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time.

September 17, 2014

So sorry to hear about Chars passing.
She was such a kind friend.
Carolyn Hogan

Martha Farrell

September 16, 2014

Dear Connie, Michelle, and the Murphy family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful mother. I am thinking of you during this sad time.

Martha Farrell

Pisani Family

September 16, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Charlene. A wonderful woman who loved her family deeply and made everyday a wonderful event with her presence, grace and humor. Charlene enriched the lives of all who knew her and she will be missed. May God bless her.

Brian Mueller

September 16, 2014

My sympathy to the entire Murphy Family, Aunt Char was a wonderful lady to have at any family event. Her class and kindness is something I will always remember.

Colleen and Lois

September 16, 2014

Mom and I send our love to the entire family.

Fran LaMonica

September 15, 2014

Deepest Sympathy to the entire Murphy Family on Char's sudden passing. She was a beautiful woman, admired for her honesty and caring manner. May you be comforted Mr. Murphy, Connie, Michele, Morgan, and the entire Murphy family by your memories of life with such a remarkable woman. May she rest in peace.

Carol Moseley Braun

September 15, 2014

Our prayers are with your family at this sad time. I hope you will find some comfort in the love and solace of all those who cared for her.

Dana Buffone

September 15, 2014

We will miss Char's presence in our lives. She loved her family and I will always remember her dancing and laughing in the kitchen with Connie at Thanksgiving.
We will never forget such a beautiful and loving woman. Thank you for sharing her with our family.
Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

September 15, 2014

Sympathy in your loss

Carmen Castillo

September 15, 2014

My Condolence to you and your family.

September 15, 2014

Dear Connie,

I was so sorry to hear about your beautiful mother's death. What a fabulous lady. I know you were a constant companion of your parents. Our entire family sends its deepest sympathy.

Bill and Pat Caulfield

Colleen Lipe

September 15, 2014

Uncle Morgan and Family, My heart is broken for all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Charlene was full of love and kindess. My family was the receiptent of that love and kindness in may different ways and I am forever grateful to her and I loved her.

September 14, 2014

Connie and Family, I have worked at the hospital for many years. As a young nurse I remember the first time I saw your Mom, I don't recall the event, but I remember thinking, that has to be Connies mom, tall, distinguished and beautiful. I have had the pleasure of seeing her come and go over the years, exchanging small talk here and there, and even though our meetings were brief, she was someone who has left an impression…Of a distinguished and beautiful lady. Your memories will sustain you. Love and Prayers, Regina.

Amy Carr

September 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs Murphy was a special lady. Love, Mark, Amy and Evan Carr

alex prekurat

September 14, 2014

our deepest sympathy from the entire staff at
Tuscany on Taylor st..

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

September 14, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Old St. Patrick's Church

Adams and Des Plaines, Chicago, IL

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17

Mass of Christian Burial

6:00 p.m.

Old St. Patrick's Church

Adams and Des Plaines, Chicago, IL

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