Thomas Joseph Murphy, son, of Michael deceased, and Margaret Murphy of Chicago, Ill., passed away Feb. 4, 1929, at his home in Chicago. He was born in Winchester, Ill., March 5, 1890, and with the exception of the past six years, when he made his home in Chicago, together with two years spent in the service of his country, he had spent his entire life in this community. At the time of his death he was 38 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
At the outbreak of the world war he entered the service, serving three months in training camps in this country and one year in active battle service in France as a machine gunner with Co. B. 308th Mach. Gun Battalion, 78th Division. After being honorably discharged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., he returned to his home in Winchester, broken in health as a result of the exposures of the service, and being severely gassed. In spite of almost continual treatment he never fully recovered his health and on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he succumbed on Monday.
Early in life he embraced religion, being confirmed in 1903, in St. Mark's Catholic church, and even though he had changed his place of residence, remained a staunch supporter of his parish. He attended the local public schools and was a member of Woodlawn Post No. 175, The American Legion. He was indeed a loyal citizen, a faithful friend, a loving brother, and a dutiful son. Being possessed of a cheerful and sunny disposition he made a host of friends, both in this community and in Chicago, who beside his sorrowing relatives, deeply mourn their loss.
The bereaved family, who were all present at the services, are his mother, Mrs. Margaret Murphy, Chicago, Ill.; his sister, Mrs. Rose A. McLaughlin, Granite City, Ill.; Mrs. Mary A. Browne, DeSota, Mo.; and Mrs. Margaret J. Burns, and his brother, John E., and David, Canton, Ill.; Henry P., Chicago, Ill., and Wm. Leo, Keokuk, Ia. Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. Fr. M. J. O'Mullane at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 1929, on St. Mark's church. He was buried with full military honors in the Catholic cemetery, by Julian Wells Post No. 442, The American Legion.
The pall bearers were Dr. Wm. O'Reilly, Albert Ring, Bernard McGuire, Russell O'Donnell, Lee Brown and H. K. Birk.
The profusion of flowers were cared for by Misses Nellie Lashmet, Nellie Ring, and Catherine Lyons.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Thomas Joseph Murphy gratefully offer their sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to them in their hour of sorrow. Mrs. Margaret Murphy and Family.
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Submitted by: Cheryl (Curtis) Behrend