Lillian Murphy Obituary
The passing of Lillian Murphy (Joliet, Illinois) occurred on July 4, 2026. Lillian, born on June 7, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lillian Murphy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Lukancic and Paula Lukancic (Matko); her husband Clarence Murphy; her son James; her siblings, Emma, Helen, John, Dr. Mildred Monroe, James and Maryann Lukancic; and her niece Nancy Thacker.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Murphy (Lorraine), Robert Murphy (Patricia), Patricia Frohman and Carol Reeb (James); her grandchildren, Timothy Reeb (Magdalena), Mark Murphy (Catherine), Sara Zandford (Alexander) and Megan Frohman; her great grandchildren, Bonnie Lillian Reeb, Benjamin, Beckham, Charles Murphy, Cyrus Zandford and Hendrix Johnson; her siblings, Dr. Louis and Angela Zaida (late Walter); and her brother-in-law Dr. Kent Monroe (late Mildred). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and treasured friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, St. Joseph Parish, or St. Jude Research Hospital will be appreciated.
