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Velda Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Velda C. (nee Cheuvront), age 80. Beloved wife of the late James E., loving mother of Karen M. Murphy M.D., Kevin C. (Kathy), Catherine C. (Lawrence) Levin, and Margaret Anne (Thomas) Melican, proud grandmother of Luke and David Murphy, Daniel and James Melican, and John Henry Owen O. and Winston C. Levin, dear sister of Donald Cheuvront, and the late Galen Cheuvront, Donna Parsons, and Becky (Keith "Bud") Latham, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. from the Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., to St. Linus Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. In honor of Velda's memory please quit smoking. Info., 708-424-0340.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2007.

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Lyn Pertgen

May 2, 2007

Kathy, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know from personal experience that the memories from the past will help alleviate the pain and grief you feel now.

Mary Jo Cheuvront

May 2, 2007

Dear Family,We have such fond memories of our Chicago visits with Velda and Grandma Cheuvront. I will always remember the fried chicken, interesting topics of conversation, and hospitality on those occasions. Sincerely, Mary Jo Cheuvront

Tricia Duffy

May 1, 2007

Cathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, I am sure you have many wonderful memories of her that will help you through the days ahead. Take care of yourself.

Steve Cheuvront

May 1, 2007

Velda was always so great to talk to and those times will be missed. My son Scott and I visited her in Sep. 2006 after I retired and was on a memory trip for my dad, Galen (brother of Velda). We shared some stories and had some great laughs. Gone but never forgotten.

Pat & Chuck Porges

May 1, 2007

We cherish the fond memories of the dinner parties and bridge games with Velda and Jim. Those many impromptu get-togethers were some of the best times of our lives. May the God of love and peace be with you.

Dottie Sanchez

May 1, 2007

Dear Friend, Many wonderful evenings were spent with four of us enjoying playing Bridge, and solving world problems, plus our own. You always had a quite way and made everything a little bit easier. Rest in peace dear friend
Dot and Ed Sanchez

Terry and Darlene Blanz

May 1, 2007

Our first house was fortunately located next door to Jim and Velda Murphy. Our fond memories of that time center around what great neighbors the Murphy family was to us. We will never forget the positive impact that time had on our lives.

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