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Marguerite Murphy Obituary

Marguerite Murphy Marguerite M. Murphy, younger than springtime, died February 2014 at Hinsdale Hospital. A lifelong Berwyn resident, she is survived by her son, Brian (Edith); and three grandchildren, Robert (Vera) Murphy, Kett Clare Murphy and Claire (Tom) Martin as well as three great grandchildren, Olivia and Ariana Murphy and Aubree Martin. She was predeceased by her husband, Carden; and son, Richard (Merriellyn). Marguerite leaves behind loving neighbors and friends. She was member of the St. Odilo Parish, the Oak Park Art League, and an alumna of the Pump Room where she and Carden danced away many, many Friday nights. She was elegant, funny, generous, a great cook, a gifted artist and gardener. No one who met her will forget her. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Feb. 12, 2014.

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Nancy Eckroad-Haney & Laurel Haney

February 3, 2022

Once a friend of Marguerite, one can never forget how kind and giving she was. She (and Carden) were my best friends and were always there to lend a helping hand. The wonderful things they did for me and the joy we had will never be forgotten. I think of her often with love and miss her so much. We were so lucky to know her. Love, Nancy & Laurel

Nancy Eckroad-Haney

February 3, 2021

Such a wonderful friend! Tomorrow would be her birthday. I miss her terribly but I have little remembrances of her. A china cup and saucer from our many kaffeeklatches at her kitchen table. I know she is dancing her feet off in heaven.

Mary Knigge

February 10, 2014

What a classy gal..I hope she's coffee-klatching with my mother about the good times on Riverside Dr. (Mary, nee Ouska)

Maribeth McCaw

February 9, 2014

Words can not express my sadness hearing of the loss of a dear friend Marguerite! I have a big note taped to my cabinet to call her last Tuesday, on Feb, 4th for her birthday! We spent many evenings together at the Flame in countryside. She attended our St. Joseph Table 5 years ago when my Mother Emily Hurley was alive. I am Sending sincere condolances to her family. I know her loss will be greatly felt! SHe was an amazing woman, beautiful inside and out, who will not be forgotten! With love from Maribeth McCaw

February 9, 2014

Dear Brian and Edith, So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful synopsis of an interesting life! Every word is so true! I'll always remember our long conversations. As you say, she was always 'younger than springtime' and never had a boring minute in that lifetime. She and Murph had such a fun-filled life. I'll always remember every minute I've known her. I was lucky enough to see her just a few weeks ago and tell her how happy I was to spend time again with her. I will never ever forget you, dear friend.
Nancy Eckroad-Haney and Laurel Haney

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