Ivelisse Ruiz Murphy

Ivelisse "Evie" Ruiz Murphy, 50, a resident of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was born July 19, 1966, in Waukegan, IL to Osvaldo and Anna Ruiz. Evie loved all holidays especially Halloween and Christmas. She was a member of the B'Nai Macccabim Temple in Des Plaines. Evie always had a smile and was able to make anyone laugh. Evie is survived by her children Siobhan Murphy, Alyssa Murphy, Paul Murphy, Kyle (Brittany) Murphy, her grandson Charlie Murphy, her boyfriend Bill Lygte, her step-father Paco Ortiz, and her former husband and father to her children Michael Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 4 aunts, and her step-sister Sybil. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.