Gene Andrew Murphy, 87, of Jerseyville,IL died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 24, 1927, in Jerseyville, IL, the son of Andrew and Anna (Alward) Murphy. He married Norma Catherine Schmidt on Nov. 29, 1950, at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton,IL. They were happily married for 57 years.
He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jean Murphy of Greenfield,IL; and Philip Murphy of Collinsville,IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Margot and Doug Huber of Brighton,IL; six grandchildren, Jessica, Caroline and Monica Murphy, Meagan and Derek Daum and Danielle Huber; one sister ,Mary French of Jerseyville,IL. He survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Murphy; two sisters and brother-in-law, Anna Marie and Jack and Drew, and Dorothy and Tom Allen.
Gene graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1945. After graduation he joined the Army and served during World War II. Gene and his wife Norma moved to Greenfield,IL in 1954, and farmed together until their retirement in November 1994. Upon retirement they moved to Jerseyville and later moved to the Jerseyville Estates. Gene was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, American Legion and was a member of Holy Ghost Church. Gene enjoyed bowling on numerous leagues and played men's slow pitch softball until the age of 50. He was salesman for many years with several seed corn businesses. He truly enjoyed his farming friends and families.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Holy Ghost Church in Jerseyville with Fr. William Hembrow officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. time of the mass on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the church. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Tri-County Memorial Team.
Memorials are suggested to Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, IL.
Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.
Gene Andrew Murphy, 87, of Jerseyville,IL died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 24, 1927, in Jerseyville, IL, the son of Andrew and Anna (Alward) Murphy. He married Norma Catherine Schmidt on Nov. 29, 1950, at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton,IL. They were happily married for 57 years.
He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jean Murphy of Greenfield,IL; and Philip Murphy of Collinsville,IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Margot and Doug Huber of Brighton,IL; six grandchildren, Jessica, Caroline and Monica Murphy, Meagan and Derek Daum and Danielle Huber; one sister ,Mary French of Jerseyville,IL. He survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Murphy; two sisters and brother-in-law, Anna Marie and Jack and Drew, and Dorothy and Tom Allen.
Gene graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1945. After graduation he joined the Army and served during World War II. Gene and his wife Norma moved to Greenfield,IL in 1954, and farmed together until their retirement in November 1994. Upon retirement they moved to Jerseyville and later moved to the Jerseyville Estates. Gene was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, American Legion and was a member of Holy Ghost Church. Gene enjoyed bowling on numerous leagues and played men's slow pitch softball until the age of 50. He was salesman for many years with several seed corn businesses. He truly enjoyed his farming friends and families.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Holy Ghost Church in Jerseyville with Fr. William Hembrow officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. time of the mass on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the church. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Tri-County Memorial Team.
Memorials are suggested to Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, IL.
Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.
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