Edwin Lenuel "Doe" Murphy's Obituary
Edwin Lenuel "Doe" Murphy, 90, of Casey, IL passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center in Casey, IL. He was born April 29, 1920 in Hazel Dell, IL, the son of Ray Irl Murphy and Blanche Glosser Murphy. Doe married Mary Esther Stinson on October 11, 1941 in St. Charles, MO. She passed away on November 28, 2009. Survivors include sisters, Wanda Howe of Centralia, IL and Norma Mauk and husband Bob of Surprise, AZ and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Leland Murphy and his wife Velma Murphy. Doe was a self employed truck driver for 47 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, March 20, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Sunday, March 20, 2011 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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