John Murphy Obituary

Murphy, John R. Age 91, Veteran WWII, Army. Beloved husband of Catherine T. (nee Muhr); loving father of John R. (Susan), Patricia F. Novosel (Mark Person), Robert J. (Sandy), and Richard A. (Melanie); dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1; fond brother of Joseph (late Mary), Bernard (Frances), Geraldine (Jack) Daneck, Norbert (late Dolores), Mary (Richard) Busch, Clare (late Howard) Thompson, and the late Edward (late Mary), James (late Marie), Francis, Gerald (late Shirley), Marie, Agnes, and Thomas; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Knights of Columbus-Father Perez Council #1444, Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854, and Teamsters Local #781. Relatives and friends are asked to gather prior to Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, April 16th 1:00 p.m. at St. Jane de Chantal Church, 53rd & McVicker Sts. (1 block west of Austin Ave.), Chicago. Visitation Wednesday immediately following mass until 9:00 p.m. at Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services, 5948 Archer Ave. (2 Blks West of Central Ave. at Major), Chicago, and Visitation Thursday 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Info. 773-767-9788. Online tributes www.parksidechapels.com.