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John Murnighan Obituary

John B. ''Jack'' Murnighan, age 86, of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Keith; loving father of Keith (Beth Keegan), Kevin (Hannah), Tom (the late Nan) and Peggy (Phil Hogg); dear grandfather of Jack, Erik (Hillary), Conner, Matt, Kate, Ben, J.P., Ryan, Maggy, Annie and William; great-grandfather of Lola and Billy; fond brother of Francine Janis, the late Marjorie DeLano and Rosemary Chapman; dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, July 28, 2006, 10:30 a.m. from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks S. of Touhy), Park Ridge to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the McDermott Foundation, 932 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral info 847-823-1171.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2006.

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Mary Scholpp

July 31, 2006

Margaret

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure Jack and Ed are catching up on old times.

Sheila and Tom Cawley

July 31, 2006

DearMargaret Tom and I heard the announcement at Mass yesterday. We are so sorry for your loss and hope you are doing well. So sorry we didn't know at the time.Sincerely, Tom and Sheila Cawley

John and Maureen Pitt

July 30, 2006

Dear Margaret:

We are so shocked, and at the same time so sorry to hear about your Jack. We just heard the announcement at the 7:30 Mass this morning. I just saw the two of you such a short time ago at the 5:00 P.M. Mass.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless and be gracious to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Julie Henthorn

July 28, 2006

thinking of you. Love, Bob, Julie, Matt, Nick and Dan

Rusty & Cathy Restarski

July 27, 2006

Cathy and I were very sorry to hear of your loss, we have a fond memory of a coat mixup at a 50th Anniversary. We are sure he will be missed but memories last forever.



Rusty & Cathy Restarski

Bob Murphy

July 27, 2006

Dear Muggs,this is a great loss of a dear friend and wonderful person. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with me always. Wishing you and the family love, strength and peace.

John Bradley

July 27, 2006

Cathy and I are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your family will be in our prayers during this time of grief.

Bonnie Hattam

July 27, 2006

Murnighan Family,



Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Jack was a wonderful person and will always be remembered.



Bonnie Hattam & family

Mel&bill Archibald

July 26, 2006

Dear Marg & Family

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Jack will always be remembered as the straght arrow,concerned and thoughtful gentleman he was. He will be sorely missed by many.

Fondly,

Mel&Bill

Patrick Murnighan

July 26, 2006

Jack was a great man and an inspiration to us all. He will be deeply missed.

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

July 26, 2006

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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