Mary Jo Murphy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Jo Murphy of Galesburg, Illinois, who passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Jo Murphy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father-in-law Lester Murphy Sr.; and her brother-in-law Bobby (Mary Jo). She is survived by: her parents, Raymond "Rocky" Morland and Joy "Pidge" Driscoll Morland of Alpha, IL.; her husband Lester Murphy Jr. of Galesburg, IL.; her stepchildren, Ashley Edwards and Adam Murphy of Canton, IL.; her stepgranddaughters, Elizabeth and Abigail; her brothers, David Morland of Alpha, IL., Patrick Morland of Alpha, IL., Timothy Morland of Woodhull, IL. and Paul Morland (Janel) of German Town, Maryland; her mother-in-law Hilda Murphy of Canton, IL.; and her siblings-in-law, Brenda Smith (late Bob) of Smithfield, IL., Patricia Rynd (Mike) of Decatur, IL., Kathleen Murphy of Meza Arizona, Paul Cameron (Brenda), Russell Murphy (late Tammy) of Canton, IL., Linda and Karen Lowder. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and several great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church (390 E Hwy Ave, Woodhull, IL 61490). A rosary will be held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be left to Knox County Humane Society.
