Pamela "Pam" M. Murphy (nee Collins) – passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Monday, August 26, 2019. Age 72.
Survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Terry, her loving daughter Tara (Michael) Singler her treasured grandchildren Brant, Kaitlyn, Reagan and one sister Sue Collins.
Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Dorothy Collins, grandparents Elmer and Marie Linkhauer, one sister Kathy Werkau, her aunts Marian (Kasmer) Rinkunas and Gloria (Albert) Kondrat.
Pam worked for the Village of Oak Lawn as a secretary, then moved on to Johnson & Johnson, while employed there she received her Bachelor's Degree at Purdue Calumet.
After retiring from Johnson & Johnson, Pam ran the family print shop alongside her husband for many years. She was a very strong and independent woman, she was the strength of her family. Her greatest passion was her family and especially her grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Saturday, August 31st at 12 Noon. Visitation Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Any questions please call 815 744 0022 or visit www.chsfuneral.com.