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Virginia Murray

1991 - 2016

BORN

1991

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road

Park Ridge, Illinois

Virginia Murray Obituary

Virginia Louise "Ginny" Murray, 25 years, passed suddenly on July 1, 2016. Beloved daughter of James(Tomoko) and Nancy Murray. Devoted sister of Patrick Murray. Loving granddaughter of Chester and the late Sarah "Sally" (nee Benton) Michon, Patricia and the late Thomas Murray, and the late Catherine Garbutt. Beloved niece of John and Kathleen O'Connell, Tom and Kathy Murray, Andrew Murray, Dan and Laura Murray, Tony and Susie Murray, and Katie Murray. Loving cousin of John O'Connell, Jr., Katie(Matt) Ward, Casey O'Connell, Kasey Mills(Joey) Ornleas, Tommy Murray, Will Murray, Emily Murray, Owen Murray, Connor Murray, Cabel Murray, Molly Murray, and Ronan Murray. Born in Chicago in 1991, Ginny attended St. Ignatius College Prep and the University of Illinois majoring in communications and graduated Summa Cum Laude and a member of The Bronze Tablet. Upon graduation she went to work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Determined to realize her dream of public service, she was preparing her application for graduate school in Library Sciences. Ginny lived a life of commitment to friends and family. She had a strong sense of justice and fairness. She will be dearly remembered for her life examples of hard work, humility, academic excellence, and sense of community. Visitation Thursday 3:00pm-9:00pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Friday 9:15am prayers at the funeral home to St. Mary of the Woods Church, Mass 10:00am. Interment Mary Hill Cemetery. For information call 847-823-5122 or visit www.nelsonfunerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 6, 2016.

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Kathleen Murray

July 18, 2016

Jim, Nancy, Patrick - much love to all of you. Ginny was an amazing person, a wonderful niece, an outstanding person. How do we go on with such a hole in our hearts? I will pray for Ginny everyday. I will pray for your healing as well.
Xoxo Kathie Murray

July 10, 2016

Dear Nancy,

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU! WE CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH!

LOVE DON AND BARBARA SANTELER

July 9, 2016

Dear Nancy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that she will always be watching over you, as your special angel.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Kate Kane Sumnler

July 8, 2016

Nancy, I'm sad beyond words and am holding you in my heart and thoughts. Safe home, Ginny.

Pat Applegate Bartoshesky

July 7, 2016

Nancy
We are truly saddened by your loss, our hearts go out to you and your family.
Karen and Phil Donohue

July 7, 2016

GINNY, May your kind spirit live on in each and everyone of us that you left behind. I know it was unexpected, certainly not planned. You left us all with an amazing gift, the gift of knowing you even if it was for a short time. We are all richer and wiser because of you.And because of you, I think we will all love each other a lot more than we did, because you serve as a constant reminder of how short life can be. Be kind to one another and enjoy the day because right now that's all we have in this moment. Thank you for your friendship and for making me realize what's really important in life. Rest in Peace Ginny. Love, Cherie Lauer and Family

Janet (Michels)Hollon

July 7, 2016

Sending heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to Nancy and family. I didn't know Ginny but if she was anything like her mother she was amazing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Bobor

July 7, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Janet (Michels) Hollon

July 7, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences go out to you Nancy and your family. I didn't know Ginny but if she was anything like you she was amazing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann B.

July 7, 2016

Prayers to the family for the loss of such a caring and kind person. She will be watching over you now...

SICP '09

July 7, 2016

Ginny Murray was truly one of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was the definition of kind and caring. She will be missed by all.

July 7, 2016

I'll always remember Ginny as one of the most genuinely nice, funny, and personable friends I've ever had. I'm devastated at the loss of such a special person, and will greatly miss hearing her lively laugh.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
SICP '09

Lynn Hickey-Ciuchta

July 7, 2016

Nancy and Family,

I have no words to comfort you in your loss -- know that Ginny will live on in the memories of so many friends and family. With deepest condolences...

Kathy Campbell

July 7, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.

Rick and Kathy Campbell

July 6, 2016

No words can express the sadness. Sending strength.

Kathy Riley

July 6, 2016

Nancy,
We were devastated to hear about Ginny. We are thinking of you always.
Kathy and Mandy

The Sclavenitis Family

July 6, 2016

Our hearts are heavy with the news of Ginny's passing. We remember her fondly...her friendliness, conscientiousness and sweet demeanor will not be forgotten. Our sincere condolences and love to Nancy, Jim, Pat and family.

Julie Morris

July 6, 2016

We send our condolences and much love to the Murray family.
Know you are in our daily thoughts and meditations.
Brian & Julie Morris - Westfield, NJ

July 6, 2016

Words cannot express our sadness. Our
thoughts and prayers go out to you Nancy,
Jim and Pat. Don, Lisa, Kellan and Zach

July 6, 2016

Ginny was such a sweet and lovely girl. My prayers are with you.
Gail Cristoe (5th grade teacher SMOW)

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820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Funeral

9:15 a.m.

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820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Woods Church

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