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James Murphy Obituary

Murphy, James A. Beloved husband of Georgia A. (nee Kienzle) for 28 years; loving father of Linda Murphy, Carey (Richard) Cotey, James (Karen) Murphy and step father of Christopher (Sue) Padulo and Andrew (Elizabeth) Padulo; cherished grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of four; dear brother of William (Janice) Murphy. Mr. Murphy was employed for 43 years in advertising sales in the newspaper industry. Visitation on Saturday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m. till the time of a Chapel Service at 1:00 p.m. that will be held at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village. For info 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 23, 2012.

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August 23, 2012

Dear Georgia & Family,
We're are so sorry and will keep you in our prayers.
Jim & Tammy McGoon

Susan Manes

August 23, 2012

Dear Georgia and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing "Dad" Murphy and I have been praying for him. Please know that my family is sending thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Susan Manes

August 23, 2012

Dear Linda, Matthew and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Remember the good times you had together and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sue and Family

Dennis & Debbie Wimberley

August 22, 2012

Dear Linda:
We're so glad to have known your Dad, he will be greatly missed and always remembered, God's peace and blessing to you and the family.

Suzanne Andracki

August 22, 2012

Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you

Mary Reeves (Campbell)

August 21, 2012

Murphy family,
my thoughts are with you. I know my father, Bob Campbell, will miss him. this is a very difficult time for your family and my dad. Jimmy was a close friend of dad's. May God bless you with peace and comfort in the belief that you will see Jimmy again. This is not the end.

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