John W. Murdock, 81, of LaGrange Park, died peacefully on Oct. 24, 2025. Raised in Lyons and a graduate of Morton West High School, Class of 1962, he was a longtime Brookfield resident, well known in the area for his warm and kind spirit and his dedication to those he loved.
An honored veteran, he served our country in the Army, was a proud Chemical Workers Union member and supporter of AkzoNobel. He enjoyed pizza nights at Ledo’s with family and friends, watching the Chicago Bears, walks with the family Golden Retrievers, fishing vacations to Orr, Minnesota, and mild pranks and general mischief.
John was the husband of the late Dorthea Dawn Murdock, and they are now resting side by side at Clarendon Hills Cemetery. He was the father of Kelly and Jeff, stepfather of Jennifer and Nicholas, a cheerful grandfather, loyal friend, and excellent neighbor.
He was kind and one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
Interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery was held privately. A Celebration of Life gathering will be announced by the family and held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we encourage those who knew John to keep his light bright by offering kind gestures to those around you, choose patience in challenges, and have compassion to tend to the tender things.