Nancy Murnighan Obituary

Nancy Murnighan, nee Bunn, 47 of Wilmette; loving wife of Tom Murnighan; adoring mother of Ben and Ryan Murnighan; dear daughter of Dr. William and Mary Helen Bunn; beloved sister of Julia (Ben Hollis), Jeff (Janet), Peter (Pam) and Dr. Bruce (Jan) Bunn; dear daughter-in-law of John and Margaret Murnighan; dears sister-in-law of Keith (Beth), Kevin (Hannah) and Peggy (Phil Hogg) Murnighan; caring aunt of 18 nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Fmily Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL. Memorial service Thursday 9:30 a.m. at Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Brain Tumor Assoc., 2720 River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 9 to May 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Murnighan

10 Entries

Mary Kay Wilcox

May 17, 2005

Dear Tom,

My thoughts have been with you, Nancy and the boys since you wrote. I've spent many hours remembering the many times I spent with Nancy in Madison (and visiting in Houston) and with you 2 in Chicago. You have been good friends--always very welcoming.

My heart goes out to Nancy's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy's parents at her graduation in Madison many years ago. I also thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Peter and Bruce while in Madison-- and Julia too who I knew a little when visiting in Chicago. I remember being impressed by the the closeness of the Bunn family.

I will remember Nancy as a thoughtful, caring person. She found incredible joy in her children and in her family life. She expressed this every time I talked to her.

I feel fortunate to have met Nancy and am very sorry for her loss.

If there's anything I can offer, please let me know.

love,

Mary Kay Wilcox

Nardin Baker

May 16, 2005

Dear Tom, Ben and Ryan,

Nancy was a classmate at Western Reserve Academy and graduated with her friends in 1976. We were saddened to learn, by way of a note from the Academy, that we have lost her. Her wry smile and sense of humor will stay with all of us. We were lucky to know her.

May God bless and keep her.

Nardin Baker

Susie Janis Tiedemann

May 12, 2005

Dear Tom, Ben and Ryan,

I hope your faith comforts you at this very difficult time. Nancy's suffering is over and she is home with Our Dear Lord and all of our loved ones who have gone on before her. You will always have your reunion with her to look forward to. I wish I could have stayed in Chicago longer and been with all of you today to celebrate Nancy's life. I hope to see you on my next visit in July. Take care. God bless you, Nancy, the Bunns and all of the Murnighan family. Much love, Susie

Zach Kain, Chris Paterakos, Alex Petrakis

May 12, 2005

We are very sorry to hear about your mom Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stay Strong

David Smith

May 11, 2005

My most sincere condolences to Tom and the whole family. Please stay strong in this difficult time.

Sharon Bussell

May 11, 2005

Dear Tom, Ben, and Ryan,

I first met your mother when I was taking a stroll down Chestnut Ave. with my son Michael in a carriage and she was strolling with Ryan. We became quick friends because she had just moved here from Lincoln Park and we had kids the same age. Your mother is a very special and unique person, with whom I shared an intimacy that belied what little contact we had. She touched many lives very deeply in her time here with us. I feel grateful to have known her.

My sympathies are with you in these tough days ahead. Please know that you have much love all around you.

Sharon Bussell--Chestnut Ave.

Carla (Kaull) McGrath

May 10, 2005

Dear Tom, and all the Bunn Family,

As you know, Nancy is a true friend and we spent our years together at Western Reserve Academy surviving on her wit, our wiles and lots of Tab. Nancy spoke German far better than I did, and thus I often would rely on her to assist with Herr Webber's challenging assignments. In fact, I spent many a night in her dorm room wondering where life (after WRA!) would lead us... My father George (who is not with us now) invited Nancy, our German teacher Herr Webber and me to an opera in Cleveland during High School. Der Meistersinger was long, and boring, we thought at the time, but when I visited Nancy about 8 weeks ago, she and I could remember how wonderful it really was (being over 40 helped...) to all of you who shared her spirit and her spark, especially to everyone who spent time with her during WRA years, she will be so missed and is much loved.

Cyndy Dzuryak

May 10, 2005

hi Tom: I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Mary Eaton

May 9, 2005

Dear Family of Nancy,

I am Julia Bunn Hollis' sister- in -law and sister of Ben Hollis. I enjoyed the warmth and hospitality at her home just before thanksgiving a few years ago. She made the most DELICIOUS pear salad and dinner and so enjoyed her company that fall evening. I know you all have so many of them to savor . May they bring some comfort to you in these very rough days.

All my love to you,

Mary, Julian, Cristin and Raul

Douglas (Duke) DeLano

May 9, 2005

I know I join all the DeLano cousins in sending prayers to Tom, Ben, Ryan and all our Murnighan family. Nancy was always warm, had a great smile, and made you feel welcome in her presence. What a great mom! She will be truly missed at all our Murnighan gatherings. Much love and prayers....Duke & Terri DeLano and family.

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