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James Murtaugh Obituary
James C. Murtaugh Jr., age 82, Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Loretta M. (nee Wagner); loving father of Colleen (Don) Domke, James P. (Karen), Daniel J. (Debbie), Matthew E. (Kerry) and Joseph M. (Patricia) Murtaugh, cherished grandfather of Dillon, Jake and Casey Domke, Melissa (Lou) Reddy, Maggie Murtaugh, Shannon, Meghan, Collin and Brayden Murtaugh, Macie and Jonathan Murtaugh; devoted great-grandfather of Vera Reddy; devoted son of the late James Murtaugh Sr., Elizabeth (Patrick) Kenny Noriris; cherished brother of Mary Beth Beechen, Patricia "Jessie" (Barry) Norris Chapman, the late Michael (Patricia) and the late William Norris; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Thursday 10:45 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park to St. Damian Church Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708 429-3200
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Jul
7
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462
Jul
8
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Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462
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