Phillip D. Murphy, 92, East Moline, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Visitation is from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Colona Township Loaner Closet.
Phil was born on November 6, 1926 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Fred and Mary (Krehel) Murphy. He married Laura I. Baldwin on April 16, 1955 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. She died August 8, 2019. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Murphy was an Engineer for the Rock Island Lines and the B&O Railroads. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include sons, Lloyd (Carol) Murphy, Silvis and Lyle (Lori) Murphy, Galesburg, daughter, Linda Murphy, Silvis, sister, Sherry (Bob) Phelps, AZ, eight grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Laurenda Salisberry and brother Donny Murphy.
Phil was born on November 6, 1926 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Fred and Mary (Krehel) Murphy. He married Laura I. Baldwin on April 16, 1955 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. She died August 8, 2019. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Murphy was an Engineer for the Rock Island Lines and the B&O Railroads. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include sons, Lloyd (Carol) Murphy, Silvis and Lyle (Lori) Murphy, Galesburg, daughter, Linda Murphy, Silvis, sister, Sherry (Bob) Phelps, AZ, eight grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Laurenda Salisberry and brother Donny Murphy.
Phillip D. Murphy, 92, East Moline, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Visitation is from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Colona Township Loaner Closet.
Phil was born on November 6, 1926 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Fred and Mary (Krehel) Murphy. He married Laura I. Baldwin on April 16, 1955 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. She died August 8, 2019. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Murphy was an Engineer for the Rock Island Lines and the B&O Railroads. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include sons, Lloyd (Carol) Murphy, Silvis and Lyle (Lori) Murphy, Galesburg, daughter, Linda Murphy, Silvis, sister, Sherry (Bob) Phelps, AZ, eight grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Laurenda Salisberry and brother Donny Murphy.
Phil was born on November 6, 1926 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Fred and Mary (Krehel) Murphy. He married Laura I. Baldwin on April 16, 1955 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. She died August 8, 2019. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Murphy was an Engineer for the Rock Island Lines and the B&O Railroads. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include sons, Lloyd (Carol) Murphy, Silvis and Lyle (Lori) Murphy, Galesburg, daughter, Linda Murphy, Silvis, sister, Sherry (Bob) Phelps, AZ, eight grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Laurenda Salisberry and brother Donny Murphy.
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