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Kimberly Murphy Obituary
Kimberly E. Murphy, age 37, late of Hammond, IN, passed away October 5, 2025. Devoted mother to her son Mason. Kimberly was always cheering on her son Mason at his baseball and flag football games. Her happy place was in Saugatuck, MI where she spent lots of time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved mother of Mason. Dear daughter of John and Lenore Murphy. Loving sister of Margaret Murphy and Lauren (Ryan) Casler. Caring aunt of Patrick and Collin. Loved by many friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation, Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Chapel Service at 6:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477. Interment will be Private. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS, memorials may be directed to the GoFundMe set up to help support Mason's future https://gofund.me/a6bf6be80 For more information (708) 532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
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17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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