Obituary of Dolores Murphy

Dolores M. Murphy (nee Wedic) "Lore" Passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Survived by her beloved son, Terrence and daughter-in-law, JoAnn (nee Mikan) Murphy; two precious granddaughters, Shannon (Joseph) Steg and Kelly (Todd) Stengel; great-grandchildren, Brendon Steg, Mason Steg, Victoria Steg, Bailey Stengel and Rowan Stengel; one brother, Eugene (Kaye) Wedic of Mesa, AZ; one sister-in-law, Irene (William) Roth of Joliet; aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews; and many close friends. Preceded in death by her devoted and caring husband, Vernon (1987); parents, Frank and Antoinette "Nettie" Wedic and brother, Leonard (Madeline) Wedic; sister-in-law, Arlene (Charles) Repenn; and brother-in-law, Russell (Wilma) Murphy. Born in Joliet, she was a lifelong area resident. A long standing member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, she was active in the CCW, the Medical Mission, and the Cathedral Club, serving on the board and a volunteer for Parish Services. She was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis "520" Club and a past member of the Church of St. Jude. Throughout her lifetime she served on numerous boards, chairmanships and committees. She will be long remembered by her family, and her friends and neighbors for her kindness and generosity. She was the secretary to the Principal of Joliet Catholic High School for ten years, transferring to the Catholic Schools Office as secretary to the Superintendent, Fr. Niles Gillen, before retiring in 1987. Funeral Services for Dolores Murphy will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Church of St. Jude, 2212 McDonough St., Joliet, where visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude School would be appreciated. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For information 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com