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Michael Murphy Obituary

Michael F. Murphy, age 63, of Chicago. Retired CFD. Beloved husband of Lisa, nee Vahle. Adored son of Daniel and the late Mary Jo Murphy. Loving brother of Daniel Jr. (Evelyn), James (Margi), Steven (Beth), Paul (Donna), Thomas (Judy) , Mary Beth (Alex) Sanchez, and Robert (Maria) Murphy. Loving son-in-law of Barbara and the late Girard Vahle. Dear brother-in-law of Jeanne Vahle, Laura Vahle, and Peggy (John) Flaherty. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 25th, 10AM, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Avenue, Chicago, until time of the Memorial Service at 2PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's name may be made to PAWS and Wounded Warrior Project. Funeral info 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 19, 2023.

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25

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10:00 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Mar

25

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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