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Rita Hemphill Obituary

Rita Hemphill nee Furlong of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of James (Beverly) Hemphill and Julie (James Chasey) Hemphill. Beloved daughter of the late Mae and James Furlong. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Hemphill. Dear sister of the late Edward, the late Virginia (the late Bud) O'Hara and the late Marian (the late Jack) Murphy. Fond aunt of 9 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to Misericordia 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, Il 60660 would be appreciated. Family and friends to gather Sat. Jan. 11th for 10:45AM Memorial Mass at Visitation Church 779 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel (630) 293-5200.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Staff at Miracle Ear

January 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sister Paulette Miserocordia

January 16, 2014

Our sympathies and prayers for Rita and all the Hemphill's.
Thank you for remembering our Misericordia residents, during these hard days.

Susan Murphy

January 14, 2014

Rita's life is an inspiration to her entire extended family. In her dynamic 98 years she offered an open heart in the present and a thought filled connection to our past.

Rita shared deep insightful
Friendship and reminds us of what it really means to be present and supportive to others.

A cherished friend, a wonderful sense of humor, a great loss. Julie & Jim
You are her great treasures!

Kathy Makenas

January 10, 2014

Our condolences on the death of your mother, Rita. She was a great friend and neighbor to our mother, Gloria, at Lexington. They are enjoying themselves now at peace.

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