Eloise M. Murphy

Eloise M. Murphy, 93, originally of rural Blackstone Sunbury Township and in the last few years of Dwight, IL passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at 6:40 a.m. at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL.

Her service will be Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Dwight, IL. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Odell, IL.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Dwight and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements.

Eloise was born September 30, 1921 in Flanagan, IL, daughter of Bernard and Stella (Dillon) Cavanagh. She married Edmond A. Murphy on February 4, 1956 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Flanagan, IL. He survives in Dwight, IL.

Also surviving are her sons, Thomas E. (Patricia) Murphy of Glenview, IL and Roger L. (Jill) Murphy of Dwight, IL; son-in-law, Brian Padgett of Antioch, IL; and grandchildren, Conor Murphy, Flynn Murphy, Brenna Padgett, Kendall Padgett, Aaron Murphy, and Kacy Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Maureen Murphy in infancy and Eileen Padgett; and two brothers, Thomas Cavanagh and Harold Cavanagh.

Eloise was a graduate of Flanagan High School, Class of 1939 and received her Associates Degree in Education from Illinois State University.

Eloise was a retired teacher of 35+ years, having taught at Wind Town Township School House, Flanagan Grade School, and Sunbury Township Grade School. She was a member of St. Bernard Church in Blackstone, IL and then St. Patrick's Church in Dwight, IL, Pontiac Elk's Club, AARP, Altar & Rosary Society of St. Patrick's Church, lifelong member of the Retired Teachers of Livingston County, and the Cosmo Dance Club.

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Church in Dwight, IL.

Education was Eloise's greatest passion; she never stopped learning and never quit teaching.

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