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Mary Murphy Obituary

Mary Geshel Murphy, 61, of Glenview, died of cancer August 25, 2001, wife and best friend of Richard K.; loving sister of Joan (Ken) Tiernan, Joseph (Sue) Geshel and the late Elizabeth (Norman) Altz; dearest aunt of nine. Retired Guidance Counselor at Niles North High School after 33 years. A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2001, 4 to 7 p.m. at Scott-North Shore Chapels, 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CROW (Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife), P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957 or the Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062. Info: 847-832-9600.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 27, 2001.

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Linda Oliverii

August 21, 2025

You are forever part of my heart my life. YOu would be proud of the woman I am. Thank you for never giving up on me.

Linda Oliverii Bandy

January 22, 2024

you and your husband saved my life, I am eternally grateful. miss you , love you!!

Ned & Teri Chamlin

August 29, 2001

We have known Mary Murphy since we attended Niles North High School back in the day. How fortunate that our three children all had the opportunity to have Mary as their guidance counselor. She was not only someone who filled in their schedules but offered them a shoulder to cry on, advice to help them through school and her total support when they when they needed an ally within the school community. Mary knew how to communicate and fill the needs of her students and always went to the extremes to see that their needs were met. She meant alot to our kids and to our family. She was one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and the rest of her family.

Nancy Ljubenko (Vadina)

August 29, 2001

Mary Murphy was my Guidance Counselor at Niles North High School from 1988-1992. However, she was much more than that, she was a mother figure to me. Her sunny disposition and laid back attitude towards life's tribulations made her the wonderful woman that she was. I spoke highly of her every chance I got. I was crushed to hear that she had past away. She will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to all those she had left behind.

Ronni Frey

August 27, 2001

Mary was an exceptional person and friend. I will miss her more than anyone can imagine. Whenever I protested that she was too generous to me, she only asked that I do the same for someone else one day. I will do my best.

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