Frank J. Murphy age 81 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday November 30, 2012 in the Bethany Healthcare and Rehab. Center in DeKalb. Born on May 14, 1931 in Rockford, he was the son of George and Joan (Arrant) Murphy.

Frank was married to the late Harriett Clark on March 7, 1964 in Rockford, she preceded him in death on July 1, 2002. Frank was the owner of DeKalb Glass Company, he retired from there in 1989. He has lived in DeKalb since 2002 moving here from Rockford. Frank served in the United States Navy from 1950-1952. Frank was a member of the DeKalb Moose and the Rockford Eagles.

Survivors include: daughter: Tammy Svartoien of DeKalb, step-daughter: Sandy Bell of FL., grandsons: Kyle Svartoien of Waterman, Weston Svartoien of DeKalb, Joe (Carmella) Bell of MO, sisters: Betty Murphy of WI, Georgean DiGiovanni of Rockford, and brother: Thomas Murphy of FL. Preceded in death by: parents, and wife: Harriett.

Private Service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be held at the Finch Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sullivan?s Tavern on Saturday December 8, 2012 from 4:00pm till 6:00pm. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Sullivan?s Tavern

Saturday December 8, 2012

4:00pm till 6:00pm
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