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Terrence Murphy Obituary


Murphy, Sgt. Terrence W. age 64, retired Broadview Police Sgt. of 22 years. Beloved husband for 42 years of Susan (nee Egan), loving father of Colleen Murphy (Frank Di Braccio) and Brian Murphy, cherished son of the late Walter and the late Virginia (nee Winkler) Murphy, fond brother of Michael (Sandra) Murphy, Trinita (Ed) Enzenbacher, Patrick (Carol), and Timothy (Marilee) Murphy and brother-in-law of Bill (Sandy), Richard (Ann Marie), and Thomas (Karen) Egan, best friend and "brother" to Billy (Geri) Hayes. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd.), Lombard. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from the funeral home to Christ The King Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660, are appreciated. Info. 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Rocky & Becky Hayes

June 18, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. There are no words at times like these, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Terry was a wonderful man, and had such an impact on our family. Though his memory will live on, we pray God will bring you peace during the difficult times ahead. God bless your family. Love, Rocky & Becky

Judy (Halligan) Willingham

June 11, 2008

While in Chicago earlier this week, following the funeral of my aunt (Virginia Doyle), I learned of your family's loss from Bob Konen and Peggy Metz. As Bob, Peggy, Virginia and my late mother Lorraine were Walter's first cousins, I am Terrence's second cousin. Though I don't think we ever met, (but who knows?), I wanted to extend my sympathy to your family. I hope that you have as many happy memories to sustain you as do we. Terrence died way too young, but he was welcomed home by the other members of the Murphy clan, including Virginia's daughter MaryAnne who died in 2000 at age 51.

Again, on behalf of another branch of the family, I send you sympathy and love and pray that you will find the strength to endure your loss and never forget the love you shared.

Jerry Hiller and Marilynn Rochon

June 9, 2008

Dear Colleen,
I don't know what to say except that I appreciated your concern about my father's death two weeks ago, and that Marilynn and I have been thinking about you, your Dad,and your family for some time. This is so very, very hard. We can just give you our love and support, now and in the continuing future.

Larry & Nancy Scott

June 9, 2008

Sue, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Although we could not come to say good bye, Terry will be in our memories.

Cleary Jankowski

June 9, 2008

So sorry we couldn't be there. Just received news today. My prayers are with the whole family. Much love and our deepest sympathies.

NANCY KROPIWIEC

June 9, 2008

My sympathy to you and family. Sorry I cound not attend. A short
story when Terry was a Broadview
police officer he was the one that took my cousin's daughter to the hospital whe she went thru a glass door, happen to be driving down the street and lucker for her. I'M GOING TO MISS HIS SMILE. God Bless and take care.

SUSAN KASANDA

June 9, 2008

Terry would always and will always put a smile on my face. His sense of humor and oh, those jokes he'd send, will be missed. He was one of those rare souls who truly cared about others. It was an honor working with Terry. Thank you, Sue, for sharing him with us!

Jennifer Widtmann

June 9, 2008

Colleen,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Monica Murphy

June 9, 2008

I am sorry Erin and I can not be there with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Kramer

June 9, 2008

Sue,Colleen and Brian,
Please know that our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Terry was a wonderful friend and neighbor to us all and we will always cherish those memories. May God comfort you all.

Love,
Bonnie, Eric, Sara and Beth Kramer and Jane Stiemann

Meghan Murphy

June 8, 2008

I'm so sorry that I can't be there with the rest of you. I'm praying for Uncle Terry and the rest of our family all day.

Sue Marshall

June 8, 2008

It is with great sadness that I send you, the entire Murphy family, my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Bonnie Quine

June 8, 2008

There are no words that can help you and your family thru this time of grief and sadness. Remember all happy and good times you have had.
He was a good friend to me in my times of sadness, I will never forget him for that. I enjoyed working with him and I will truly miss him.

Dan & Jamie Ciszek

June 8, 2008

Our prayers are with the family and friends during this heartbreaking time.

Pat and Carol Murphy

June 8, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Richard Roloff

June 8, 2008

He was a wonderful person (and friend) who I met through North Star. Our prayers and thought are with him and his family.

Mark & Barbara Wettstaedt

June 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

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