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Robert E. “Bob” Murphy
Formerly of Arlington Heights

Robert Murphy was born on July 28, 1923 in Chicago to William and Winifred (nee Kenny) Murphy. He passed away on March 20, 2008 in Omaha, NE.

Bob retired after 45 years with American Can Co. He was formerly an active member and volunteer at St. James Parish and he received the Arlington Heights City of Good Neighbors Heart of Gold award, 1999.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Tom) McMahon of Omaha, his grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) McMahon of Atlanta, Daniel (Bridgett) McMahon of Dallas, and Michael McMahon of Omaha, his great-granddaughter Margaret Elizabeth McMahon of Dallas, his sister, Evelyn (Jack) Healy of Centennial, Colo., sisters-in-law, Mary C. Murphy of Oak Lawn and Shirley Hansen of Chicago and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma, his brother, William Murphy, his sister, Mary Bertling, his brothers–in-law, Albert Hansen and William Bertling.

Visitation 9:30 AM until time of prayers at 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Mass 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Information www.GlueckertFH.com (847) 253-0168.

If desired memorials may be made to The Jesuit Partnership, Mt. Carmel High School or St. James Parish.

 

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