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Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Michael T. Murrell, 70, of Davenport, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in Davenport.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by committal services at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal at 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 828.
Michael Timothy Murrell was born on October 1, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois, a son of James W. and Evelyn M. (Untz) Murrell. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1974 and then went to work at International Harvester. Mike later entered the Navy and served our country for a total of ten years. Following his discharge in 1991, he went to work for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2023.
Following his retirement, Mike volunteered his time driving fellow veterans to appointments at the VA. He had a generous spirit, and enjoyed online shopping for himself and others. He also enjoyed frequenting Rookies Sports Bar and his friends there.
Those left to honor his memory include his siblings: Diane Murrell, Steven Murrell, David Murrell, Patrick Murrell, John Murrell, Daniel Murrell, Mary Ekstrand, Colleen Murrell, Julie (Michael) McClellan, and Thomas (Stephanie) Murrell, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Murrell, and a sister-in-law, Melissa Murrell. May they rest in peace.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)
National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal
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