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Maureen Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Maureen (nee Toolan), 55, lifelong resident of Evergreen Park, beloved wife of Jack, loving mother of Jason (Kelly), Shaun, Michael, Matthew and the late Patrick, loved grandmother of Brennah, Maggie, Jack and Nathan, dear daughter of Joseph F. and Patricia Toolan, fond sister of Jolene (Vincent) Churak and Michael (Kay) Toolan, Maureen spent over 25 years in public service including positions as Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, Illinois State Representative-36th District, Worth Township Clerk, Worth Township Republican Committeeman, Dist. 231 School Board Member and numerous civic and community organizations. Memorial Visitation Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m., at Queen of Martyrs Church, 3550 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park. Interment services held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LUNGevity Foundation (http://events.lungevity.org/goto/maureen.murphy). Information www.GlueckertFH.com 847-253-0168

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2008.

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Kathy O'Leary

August 15, 2008

I met Maureen in the early 1980s when we were both involved in the Oak Lawn Business and Professional Women's Club. We attended a conference in St. Louis.
Maureen was a lovely person. I enjoyed her company during the years we belonged to Oak Lawn BPW.
I watched her political career with great interest.
Maureen will be missed.
Kathy O'Leary

brown family

August 15, 2008

My prayers are with the Murphy family. Maureen will be greatly missed.

Kathleen Schultz

August 14, 2008

My husband and sons worked together with Maureen on a number of elections. The thing that I most remember about her was her strong pro-life stance. She spoke for unborn babies that could not speak for themselves. She did not waver when it came to her moral convictions. It is a quality that few politicians have in today's political climate. Maureen was a servant of God first and foremost. I am glad that I had the chance to know her even if it was only for a short time.

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