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PEGGY MURPHY Obituary

Peggy A. Murphy, nee Flaherty, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2012, preceded in death by her husband James J. Murphy. Peggy was loving mother to Kelly Murphy (Julie), Kathy Albers (Jim), Brian Murphy (Susan), and Ann Murphy (Matt). Peggy is also survived by her grandchildren Keegan, Kyra, Caroline, Emily, Sarah, Eric and Joe; as well as her nieces Sharon Halverson, Trish Fort, and Nancy Robison. A Memorial service is planned for Saturday Oct. 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 or The Lutheran Home of Arlington Heights - Benevolent Care, 800 W. Oakton, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 18, 2012.

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Peggay McCallum

October 18, 2012

Peggy was a wonderfull person. She was a dear freind to my parents Bruce and Katy Graham. We loved to her talk about the Great Books. We will miss her.
Peggay Graham McCallum and Beckay Graham Mezza

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