Barbara M Murphy

Born and raised in Chicago, she built a life rooted in family, friends, and connection. She was a devoted mother to four children: Patricia (Paul) Incapreo, Edward (Christina) Murphy, Kevin Murphy, and Christine (Mark) Kaufman.

Married to the love of her life for 50 years, Edward Murphy (deceased 2011) was an Irish immigrant who literally lifted her off of her feet as he was a young elevator operator in her building. Together they shared a life built on hard work, loyalty, and companionship. In later years they relished the role of grandparents to Anastasia, Paulie, Megan, Ryan, Mya, Kelsey, Liam, Lily, Alex, and Jack.

A natural socializer, she loved being around people and found joy in conversation, gatherings, and friendships. Throughout the decades, Barb and Ed were known fixtures in downtown Arlington Heights at The Dunton House. When Barb wasn’t making rounds chatting at booths, leaving Ed to enjoy his meal, their standing Tuesday Night couples group table of friends was heard frolicking, reminiscing, and planning empty nest adventures. Outings with her two sisters and their families, holiday and birthday gatherings, bunco nights, trips with decades-old friends, companionship with her faithful dog Pogue, and an almost 30 - year career at Rolling Meadows HS kept her youthful.

Though Parkinson’s took much from her over the recent years, it never diminished her fierce grasp on life, always fighting to retain dignity and independence. She is now free from pain and at peace.

Please join us at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 434 West Park Street in Arlington Heights, Illinois on Saturday, January 24th for a Visitation starting at 10:00 am with a Funeral Mass to follow, starting at 11:00 am. The event will be livestreamed. See link below.

Internment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine, Illinois.

Here is the YouTube livestream link to share with family and friends who are unable to attend:

https://youtube.com/live/3_JsQVZH6Ik?feature=share.

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In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of these charities that are near and dear to the family's heart:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://give.michaeljfox.org.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at PanCAN.org.

The Buddy Foundation at https://www.thebuddyfoundation.org.

Here is the YouTube livestream link to share with family and friends who are unable to attend:

https://youtube.com/live/3_JsQVZH6Ik?feature=share.

Save this link and anyone you share it with can view the funeral "on demand" at any time.