Michael G. Murray, longtime resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away June 30th, after a long, brave battle against prostate cancer.
He was born March 22nd, 1948 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Gene and Marjorie Murray. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1966 and married his high-school sweetheart, Mary Grace Mielke, in 1969. In 1970, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He earned his CPA designation in 1971, and went on to earn his Masters in Business Administration from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Mike and Mary moved to Illinois where Mike held various positions until opening his own firm, Michael G. Murray, CPA, in 1988. They had two children, Melinda "Mindy" (Christopher Hubbard), and Geoffrey, and spent 44 wonderful years together traveling, enjoying performances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and visiting with their three grandchildren in Cincinnati, Aiden, Gavin and Mearen Hubbard. Throughout his life, Mike had a passion for his family, clients, sports, music, and travel.
Mike is pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Margene Pape. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his children Mindy (Christopher) and Geoff, his grandchildren and his brothers, Mark (Bonnie) Murray and Morris (Annie) Murray.
A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville on July 26th at 11am, followed by a celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any contributions made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Funeral Home:
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland
129 Riverside Drive
Loveland, OH
US 45140