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Daniel Murray Obituary

Murray, Daniel Howard age 26, beloved son of William R. and Laura Lee (Fosdick) Murray, loving grandson of Lee and Florence Fosdick and J. Ronald and Marilynn Murray, nephew of James S. Murray and Howard M. Fosdick, godson of Diane Munson and Tom Frederick. Passed away in his sleep the evening of December 13, 2006. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Rd., Flossmoor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Help-A-Pet, P.O. Box 244, Hinsdale, IL 60522 In Memory of Daniel Howard Murray.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 22, 2006.

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Claire Hodge

December 17, 2024

This still makes me incredibly sad. Such a wonderful person . Continued prayers for all who knew and loved him.
Claire

Claire Hodge

July 18, 2024

My heart is broken as I remember the years I worked with him and watched him grow. Prayers for Laura and Bill

Claire Hodge

Kevin DeMattio

December 16, 2021

You´re never forgotten Dan. Miss your big heart brother. RIP

Kevin

December 16, 2020

Always in my memory and prayers Dan. Love you man

Kevin DeMattio

May 17, 2007

Dan I miss you and I wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I love you so much man..... Please be there for all of us who miss you today! Wish you where here!

Allison Muth

April 15, 2007

Murray, It's April and I just found out your gone. I want you to know I've been trying to find you for the past year. I will never forget you!! You made me smile when times were hard, and I know I did the same for you! I Love you Dan!! I will miss you dearly! I'm heart-broken...The times we shared will never disappear. You were the best friend I could have ever had, I'm so sad we lost touch. Not a day went by when I didn't think of you, and days will still go by where I will always think of you. Thank you for being you. I will make sure Snoop is okay...I'll find her and take care of her. I Love you,
AL

Matthew Pollock

February 25, 2007

It is strange when a person from an almost past life reconnects in such a way. i miss you my old friend. God is with you and your family.

Big Joe Rendon

January 5, 2007

murr dog,
you were the brother i wished i had.An uncle to my son. I will miss you man. Not a day goes buy that i dont forget about laughing all the time.I go to call you all the time to tell you funny stuff and remeber you will not answer.. you will be missed. I love you bro

love
joe

Jason Glickley

January 3, 2007

Dan I will miss the constant laughs that you brought & racing typhoons with you down Dixie. Condolences to the Murray family from Me and all our friends.

Kristen Rounds

January 2, 2007

Dan,
My days and my heart feel empty without you in my life. I will cherish all the times that we have spent together. I never felt a pain this deep and I know it is because you were a major part in my life and heart. There are no words that can express the feelings that I am having but I know you are by my side working them out with me. Your laugh will always play over and over in head and this allows me to remember the joy you had in your life. I love you with all my heart and will never forget the way you have touched my life. I miss you buddy. Love Kristen
Laura and Bill your strength is admirable and I will be here for you when ever you need me.

Ashley Honig

December 29, 2006

My dearest Dan,
I am truly heartbroken from head to toe, inside and out. You were like no one I have ever met, your spirit was contagious and infectious. People were drawn to you, and especially drawn to your laugh. You always made me feel welcomed, when I would walk in to a room, you were the first one to greet me, and I will always remember that about you. I am thankful for the memories and the pictures that I will hold dear to my heart, I know you will visit me in my dreams, I am glad you are at peace now. I hope you and your family feel the love that so many people have for you. Bill and Laura, thank you for giving us such a wonderful gift in Dan, I am thinking of you today and always.

Kevin DeMattio

December 28, 2006

Dan I sit here and can't believe this is real. I miss your smile, our conversations and laughs. YOu helped me through hard times and we went through some together..... My tears are to celebrate you and the chance that I had to be a friend of yours.. I miss you

Joan & Jim Conway

December 27, 2006

Laura & Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Jason and Lee Baksas

December 27, 2006

To the Murray Family, our most deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Dan, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Julie Irwin-Prokop

December 27, 2006

Dan was one of those special souls who left a positive impact on all those who crossed his path. He will always be remembered. May God give you and your family comfort and peace in this extremely difficult time.

Nicole Murphy

December 26, 2006

I am sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

George Armbruster

December 26, 2006

Bill:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your son's passing. Hold your memories dearly and know that your frends are near.

Kristin Beal

December 26, 2006

Dan, I know that your beautiful soul is at peace. You were an amazing, caring,funny and loyal person who passionately loved those you cared about. I thank GOD for the conversation we had over Thanksgiving. The sound of your voice made me so happy and you will live in my heart until the day I see you again. The time we shared together has impacted who I am and I will always remember all the wonderful times we had from childhood into adulthood. From 6th grade English to learning how to drive. From high school dances to birthday celebrations. You were the first boy to take me on a date. I thank you for being a part of my life. I will miss you and love you now and always. To the Murray family, I pray that GOD will give you strength everyday as your heart aches for Dan.

Michael Markos

December 26, 2006

Dear Bill and Laura, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dan. Warmly,
Mike Markos

Kevin DeMattio

December 26, 2006

Dan the last few years we have grown closer together and shared many heartbreaks and memories. Our Laughter or your advice was a positive influence in my life. You are and will be an inspiration in my life. I'll never forget you Dan. NEVER!! I miss you! You will always be in my heart.

Vance Washington

December 26, 2006

Murray,
Since the day we have met there are no words to explain how I felt for you I wish I had more time to tell you how much of a best friend you were to me. Murray was my best friend, my number one fan, my counselor, and best of all my family that I couldn’t have here. Murray was one of the most important people to me because he was never the one to be distant with me. his calls of care and concern was most appreciated and extremely healing in all my times of struggle through the nine surgeries I had from football Murray was always there pushing me to be better today and to not think of yesterday make moves forward and not backward to focus on the important things and not the averages stresses that can bring you down in the college life and atmosphere. Murray has taught me many life lessons as well to always give my 100 percent effort because it will pay off sometime soon in the near future. I do feel like Murray was my angle that has saved me from many of my own bumps in the road. Being put in this area he has been nothing but someone of strength and would never abandon any friends of his was reliable dependable and caring a saint in my eyes and someone that I will greatly miss in my heart but I know he will live on everyday. Murray this is for you man call me and I will always pick up. Happy we got to talk and joke around before you left but I wish I had more time to tell you that Daniel you are my best friend and I am glad we crossed paths in this life time.

See you on the other side bro

Vance

Ken and Katherine Ritter

December 25, 2006

Laura & Bill,

When we travelled to Boulder in November to celebrate Aaron's birthday, Dan was right there with us and we so enjoyed his company. What a likeable young man with such a sense of humor. His friendship with Aaron was one of those very special and rare connections. They understood one another and they were blessed to have shared that. Our hearts ache for the agony and pain you and your family must be feeling at this time. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Sincerely,
Ken and Katherine Ritter

Michael Schreiber

December 25, 2006

Dear Murray family: My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

After Dinner on Nov. 3rd 2006

December 25, 2006

Bill/Barb Murphy

December 25, 2006

No words can truly console you at this unfortunate time. We are sincerely sorry for the untimely death of one so young and full of promise. Our thoughts and prayers and those of the entire HF family are a small effort to comfort your family at this time.

Bill Murphy

December 25, 2006

Dear Murray Family, my deepest condolences. Dan will always be in our thoughts and memories.

Adam Ranes

December 25, 2006

Dan,
It was like yesterday, the memory that I have of us having so much fun at the Wu-Tang show at the Fillmore in Denver. Thanks for all of the good laughs and memories over the years. All of your friends here in Denver will NEVER forget you! RIP Murs

Mary Horvath

December 25, 2006

Dan, you were my first true love. I cannot even express the devastation in my heart knowing that you are gone. No one has ever made me laugh the way you did. I remember the day you left for Ohio University and I was so sad because I was still in highschool. I remember the next year when we left together for the University of Colorado and how much fun we had driving out there with your parents. I will never forget driving home for Christmas the next year, with Snoop on my lap the whole 14 hours. Most of all I will never ever ever forget you. I will love you with all of my heart until the day that I die and I know that that is when I will see your loving, caring, goofy, and generous soul again. My deepest condolences to Bill and Laura. My heart is with you.

Cheryl Engel

December 24, 2006

Laura & Bill,

I know that there are no words that can ease your pain. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and pray that the many special memories you have of Danny will comfort you and outshine your sorrow.

Stephanie Sims

December 22, 2006

I don't even know where to begin.... thank you for the countless laughs, tears, and smiles. You were my rock in my deepest times, my wings when I needed a little lift and my sun when I needed a smile. Through the miles between us, you were still in my heart and you will always still be. Murray family.... my deepest condolences, you will remain in my prayers!!!!

Sylvia Hecimovich

December 22, 2006

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Murray and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Sylvia, Erik, and Alexis Hecimovich

Brad Skowronski

December 22, 2006

Dan I can still remember the days playing soccer when we were little. You would always mess with me then run away. We could count on you to be the one to joke around and put a smile on everyone's face. We shared some good memories through high school. They will be cherished! You will be missed! My condolences to the Murray Family!

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