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Joan Murphy Obituary

Joan Patricia Murphy (nee O'Malley), Cook County Commissioner 6th District; beloved wife of the late Donald Francis Murphy Sr.; loving mother of Tricia Murphy, Tim (Courtney), Tony (Stephanie Milito) and the late Donald Francis Murphy Jr.; devoted daughter of Concetta and the late Michael O'Malley Sr.; cherished grandmother of Madelyn, Mia, Teagan, Ronan and Mary; dear sister of Michael O'Malley Jr., the late Eileen Tomao and Bobby O'Malley; fond aunt of Joyce (Michael) Vaudreuil, Theresa (Tom) Kaliszewski, Dan (Rhonda) Claus, Mark O'Malley and Kerry O'Malley. Visitation Thursday 1 to 9 PM. Funeral Friday 10:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S. 94th Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60487 to Incarnation Church 5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463. Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Private. Funeral Info: 708-532-3100

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 20, 2016.

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Thomas Sinclair

September 14, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lynette Greco Mertens

September 14, 2020

Joan was a beautiful strong woman for a very long political voice. She will be greatly missed. Artie among others are going to welcome her with open arms To the familia I’m so sorry for your loss of one wonderful Mom, Mentor, best friend, etc. Love Lynette Greco Mertens ♥

David Sinclair

September 25, 2016

Dear Tricia, Tim, Tony and Families;
You are in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your mother will be fondly remembered by many. God bless you.
With Sympathy,
The David Sinclair Family

verla clevenger

September 25, 2016

May the light shine forever for you Joan Murphy. A women that did for all.

Thank you
Miss Verla

Tom Sinclair

September 24, 2016

You helped so many people! You and your husband were wonderful people! It's our pleasure to know you! God bless you & your family. Tom&Carole. Sinclair

Lynette Mertens

September 21, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Murphy family. So sorry for your loss. Loved her dearly. The Mertens / Greco Family.

Dean Viverito

September 21, 2016

She always made me feel like she genuinely cared about people.

September 20, 2016

Sincere condolences to your family for your loss. May you rely on Our Loving Creator for strength and comfort. Jeremiah 29:11-13

September 20, 2016

"Aunt" Joan was always such a bright light. Whenever I saw her, which wasn't nearly often enough, there was a sparkle about her and she just plain made me feel good. She was always so vital, passionate, and enthusiastic. You just wanted to be around her wonderful spirit. I miss her very much already. She was a tiny dynamo that will NEVER be replaced. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord, Aunt Joan. I will see you again one day.

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22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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23

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Sep

23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Incarnation Church

5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60487

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17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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