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SEAN MURPHY Obituary

Sean Patrick Murphy, 23, suddenly, March 28, 2012, of Orland Park, loving son of Judge Timothy P. Murphy and Karen Kick (John Sullivan); cherished brother of Leah and Rebecca Murphy; beloved grandson of Mary Jane Murphy, the late Jerome T. Murphy, Patricia and Kenneth Kick. Talented nephew and cousin to many. A friend to everyone. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will gather Monday, April 2, for Funeral Service and Celebration of Life, 10:30 a.m. at THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME, Janusz Family Funeral Service, 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Route 45), Orland Park. Rev. Pat O'Neill, officiating. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-460-2300 or www.chapeltribute.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2012.

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Funeral services provided by:

Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

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