Edward F. “Pat” Murphy

Edward F. “Pat” Murphy passed away peacefully at home in Clinton, Iowa, early Jan. 14, 2021, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer.  

He and his wife were long-time residents of Savanna, Ill.  

Pat will be dearly missed by his wife, Ann; son, David (Kim Gregory) Murphy, Fulton, Ill.; daughter, Erin (Chuck) Wiebenga, Fulton; daughter-in-law, Lora Murphy, Savanna; grandchildren, Catie (Eric) Campbell, Natalie (Travis) Newcomb, Ashley (Ryan) Durward, Keegan, Kyle and Kasey Murphy, Patrick and Ian Wiebenga and Justin (Trista) Gregory and great-grandchildren, Jackson, Carson, Easton and Kenley Newcomb, Cooper Campbell, Eliza and Max Durward and Harrison Gregory.  

He was preceded in death by his son, Rob, in 2019; granddaughter, Candice, in 2008; both parents and parents-in-law, L.A. (Unk) and Leola Wellman.

A visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by a time of sharing and a brief Prayer Service.