Mark E. Murphy, age 64, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1990, formerly of Aurora, IL

Mark E. Murphy, age 64, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1990, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 9, 1961, in Aurora.

Beloved husband of Pamela S. Murphy (née Pennington), whom he married February 15, 1985, loving father of Lauren (Jim Perdue) Murphy of Knoxville, IL and Jacob “Jake” (Elizabeth Padgett) Murphy of Hawkinsville, GA, adored grandfather of Charli Perdue and Kennedy Murphy and “bonus” grandfather of Emma Perdue and Liam Akers, devoted son of Myrtle Murphy (née Shamblin) of Aurora and the late Wallace Murphy, son-in-law of Sylvia “Darlene” Pennington of Aurora and the late Ross Pennington, dear brother of Kathy (Jeffrey) Jackson of Batavia, IL, Terry (Evangeline) Murphy of Morton Grove, IL and Waylon Murphy of Aurora, fond nephew, cousin, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Mark will also be dearly missed by Sandee, his Yellow Lab.

Mark initially worked for Arrow Gear in the 2002-to-2013 frame as a Process Engineer, Programmer and progressed into larger roles in Process and Product development of their largest accounts. He was a key player in process development of Rolls Royce XWB and various GE/CFM LEAP engine parts working internally as well as with Arrow Gears Customers, making multiple trips overseas at the time.

During his most recent tenure at Arrow Gear Mark’s processing and programming knowledge were certainly tested with new process development(s) for Boeing, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Joby to name a few. Mark persevered through development, enjoyed the successes and was always ready for the next challenge.

Mark also formerly worked for Boeing, Northstar Aerospace, and enjoyed passing on knowledge of machining and programming to the young minds of UIC.

Mark loved being on the cutting edge of aerospace technology and working towards the impossible. While Mark was very proud of the work he did, the place he truly shined was at home with his family. Mark was proud of the home he and Pam made together, and could likely be found working outside in the yard. He was an avid lover of cars, music, his dogs, and sports- especially watching his son Jake play baseball through the years. However, if you wanted to see Mark truly shine and witness one of his rare beaming smiles, you watched him interact with his Grandchildren. He loved to video-call with Jake’s kids in Georgia and was excited and looking forward to an upcoming trip to go out to see them and Celebrate Kennedy’s first birthday. He also looked forward to when Lauren would come to visit with her family. He oftentimes would play Music for Charli to Dance and would always have a Bicycle set up and ready to ride. Mark’s love for his family- immediate and extended- was endless, and he was a rock for the family, through and through.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:00-4:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Rd. (Corner of Rt. 30 & Rt. 59), Plainfield, IL 60544.

A celebration of Mark’s life will follow Saturday, 4:00 PM in the funeral home with Rev. Brent Coltharp officiating.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory can be made to K9s For Warriors or to the American Heart Association in Kennedy & Liam’s name.

For more information, please call (815) 436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com