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Eileen Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Eileen M. (nee Kelly) June 20th, beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Murphy, dear mother of Arthur J. (Audrey), Mary L. (Charles) Erickson, Patrick T. (Cook County Public Guardian) (Susan), Honorable Michael J. (Mary Ellen), Eileen J. (Honorable David) Donnersberger, John J. (Megan), Thomas J. (Peggy) and the late Rev. Joseph P. Murphy, S.C.J., fond grandmother of 28 and great-grandmother of six, sister of Loretta McLenighan, aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Barnabas Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Maryville Children's Home c/o Rev. John Smyth, 1150 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. 773-238-0075 Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2002.

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Helen Schulis

July 17, 2002

I just heard from Al Freund that Eileen passed. So sorry for the loss.

Elmer Triphan Beatrix Triphan

July 17, 2002

So sorry that we missed the wake.

Brendan Ryan

June 24, 2002

Deepest sympathy on the loss of Eileen. I was privileged to meet her both here in Banogue and over there in Chicago. My prayers are with you on this sad occasion. Love Brendan and all the Ryan Family

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