Service Details
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at Community Christian Church (238 Chicago Street Racine, WI 53405) on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Cecil Jackson officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Private interment will take place on Monday at St. James Cemetery in Vermont, WI.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to Community Christian Church have been suggested.
Racine – Mark David Murphy, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital due to long term complications associated with Type I Diabetes.
Mark was born in Elkhorn, WI on May 15, 1959 to the late Leonard and Delores (nee: Bohn) Murphy. A graduate of Delavan-Darien High School, he was a talented CNC Machinist, retiring from Bombardier in 2011 when his health forced him to resign.
A man of great faith, Mark was a faithful and proud member of Community Christian Church, where he was active as a Deacon, Bible Study and was a Wednesday Night Prayer Advocate…just to name a few. He also served as treasurer of the Harvest Outreach Food Pantry and was a Ridgewood Care Center volunteer. Kind, compassionate & always considerate of others, Mark truly lived his religion and was passionate about spreading the love of Jesus.
Never letting his failing health get the best of him, Mark participated in our community Lighthouse Run…always getting cheers from participants & spectators as he crossed the finish line with his artificial prosthetic leg. When he wasn’t reading the Bible, religious book or at church, Mark was a sports enthusiast who cheered on our Wisconsin teams, especially the Packers. He also enjoyed a good game of Dominoes or Cribbage.
Surviving are his brother, Michael (Lindy Ann Kloiber) Murphy; sister, Brenda (Melvin Maicke) Murphy; nieces & nephews, Cassandra (Mark) Abel, Nathan (Kendra) Bouda, Andrew & Sabrina Maicke; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Donald & Mary Ann Marzec; longtime girlfriend, Peggy Sievers; special friends, Tony Marnell & John Keigher; church family & many other friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Ann Marzec (2007); and brother, Brian Murphy (2016).
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at Community Christian Church (238 Chicago Street Racine, WI 53405) on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Cecil Jackson officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Private interment will take place on Monday at St. James Cemetery in Vermont, WI. Memorials to Community Christian Church have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Mark’s team of physicians, nurses & church family for their compassionate care & support given over the years, especially in his time of need. May God bless all of you!
Rod Settersten says
Mark was a great friend to me for many years. I’ll never forget the good times and rough times we had together. You were always a trooper and never complained always had a smile and a warm word of encouragement. Your faith was so strong and you were such an inspiration. I’m happy to know that you have earned your wings. You will be missed.
Rodney settersten says
I will miss u dearly my friend. You were a good man and will missed by all that knew you
Sandi Merry says
Murphy family
My sympathy on you loss.
As i remember growing up.
Your brothers where always together.
Sorry Brenda .
Peggy K. says
For Mark & the Murphy family:
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord make His face shine upon you,
and be gracious to you;
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
~ from Numbers 6:24-26
Bill Gustin says
Mark was a beloved friend of mine, he will be greatly missed , I will always remember his love for Jesus and his heart for prayer, Oh Lord Your promises are sure and our Amen , forevermore
Krissy Minaglia says
Mark was so dear to me and my son Damon. We loved him and miss him. His heart was full of love and service for others and especially to the Lord.
presence. Herron says
So sorry about the loss of your Brother. May he rest in God’s peaceful precence.
Tony Marnell says
From day one we laughed and became close friends over the next 20 years. Packer games won’t be the same without you. You were a great friend and will be dearly missed but I know you are in heaven watching over us. God bless my brother.