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Shawn Murphy Obituary

Shawn M. Murphy

Milwaukee - Shawn M. Murphy, age 27 of Milwaukee, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1993 to Michael Murphy and Donna Borski in Oshkosh. Shawn graduated from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh with honors, and was currently a Law Student at Marquette University.

He is survived by his father, Michael (Sue) Murphy, and his mother, Donna Borski (Steven N.), and also by his grandmother, JoAnn Murphy; Aunts and Uncles Maureen (James) Ark, Patrick J.(Carrie) Murphy, III, Dr. Kathleen Murphy-Ende & Dr. David Ende, Cindy Borski, Mike Borski, Debbie (Steve) LeBoeuf, Judy (Ryan) Janz, Bonnie (Mark) Remmel, Patti Bee & Douglas Ratcliff, Dave (Lena) Borski, and Randa (Reda) Hachi, and also numerous cousins, as well as Shawn's two very best friends Dakota Wright and John McHugh.

He was preceded in death by his, Grandpa, Willard Borski, Grandpa, Patrick J. Murphy, Jr., and Grandma, Neva Borski.

Family and friends will gather at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, WI, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 p.m.

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8, 2021.

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Renee DePew Foate

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I am so sorry to hear this .. God be with you Donna and your family Prayers for all

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