Illinois Valley Central High School Alumni
Chillicothe, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Michael W. Murphy
1950-2024
Born Sep 15, 1950, Michael W. Murphy attended Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, IL.
Class of 1969
Sep 15, 1950 - Jan 16, 2024
Sep 15, 1950 - Jan 16, 2024
Michael "Mike" W. Murphy, 73, of Chillicothe died Tuesday Jan. 16, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born September 15, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Hap and Norma (Flynn) Murphy. He married Cheryl J Myers on May 12, 1973 in Chillicothe, she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Tobi Murphy.
Surviving are two children Tony Murphy of St Charles, IL and Addi Mercer (Keith) of Edelstein, IL; five grandchildren; Bella & Brig Murphy and Brynn, Brie & Brayden Mercer.
Mike was a United States Vietnam Veteran. He was a member for more than 50 years of the IBEW, Local #34. He had attended Bradley University in Peoria and was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Mike was a lifelong member of Arrowhead Country Club as well as the American Legion Post 9 and VFW Post 4999 in Chillicothe.
He was born September 15, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Hap and Norma (Flynn) Murphy. He married Cheryl J Myers on May 12, 1973 in Chillicothe, she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Tobi Murphy.
Surviving are two children Tony Murphy of St Charles, IL and Addi Mercer (Keith) of Edelstein, IL; five grandchildren; Bella & Brig Murphy and Brynn, Brie & Brayden Mercer.
Mike was a United States Vietnam Veteran. He was a member for more than 50 years of the IBEW, Local #34. He had attended Bradley University in Peoria and was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Mike was a lifelong member of Arrowhead Country Club as well as the American Legion Post 9 and VFW Post 4999 in Chillicothe.