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BETTY MORPHEY Obituary

Betty L. Morphey, loving wife of the late Donald Peterson for 38 years and the late Albert Morphey for 16 years; beloved mother of Drew Peterson, Laura (Brian) Cook, and Paul (Norma) Peterson; cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Laura Jean (Uncle Jim) Carroll, Walter (Betty) Wilson, Robert (Gale) Wilson, Marcia (the late Frank) Murphy, Kathy (Peter) Bono, and the late Elaine (Tom) Trayes. Sister-in-law to the late Ray and Louisa Gaskill and the late Christian (Mary) Peterson and the late Wayne (Patti) Mays; caring aunt and cousin to many. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. For funeral info. 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 10, 2012.
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My regards and prayers for the lady who married my Uncla Al and was so kind to him during their marriage.

Tom Heffernan

October 16, 2012

I'd like to offer condolences on behalf of the Ryan family. We shared many family reunions with Betty. She was delightful. Wishing you peace...

Marianne Ryan

October 15, 2012

Patrick Gibbons

October 14, 2012

My sympathy to all of you. Your mom was a wonderful lady. I sat by her at a retiree luncheon when she introduced me to Trick Pic, which is fantastic. Thanks Paul & Norma.

Marilyn Miller

October 14, 2012

Thoughts and prayers on the loss of such a fine Lady. May she rest in Peace.

Alice Hatting.. Former EMH Emp.

October 13, 2012

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I knew Betty when I worked at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

Veronica Miller

October 13, 2012

All our sympathy on the loss of your mother. We heard of her passing from Red Harrison. Her husband was Dale Harrison. Dale and Jim worked in the garage for your father at Nicor in Bellwood and Glen Ellyn. Red also extends her sympathy to you all.

Jim and Helen Chevrier

October 12, 2012

To the entire Peterson family, I am sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.

Red Harrison

October 12, 2012

Dear Laura,Paul,& Drew:

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have very fond memories of your mom and your whole family. She was a great lady and I know you will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

SANDRA STAUCH-KUNTZ

October 11, 2012

Dear Paul and Family,

We are so very sad to hear of your Moms passing. We know that she brought much joy to your life. We have some very fond memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

John & Chris Schukas

October 11, 2012

Linda Wilson

October 10, 2012

Dear Mommy, Thank you for making my life so wonderful. You filled my heart with love and happiness. I will love and miss you forever and a day. Love, Laura Lou

October 10, 2012

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