Stephen Charles Dunphy

July 18, 1950 - April 12, 2020

Stephen Charles "Charlie" Dunphy age 69 of rural Harmon died Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 at his home. He was born July 18, 1950 in Dixon the son of Charles and Eileen (Morrissey) Dunphy. Charlie married Linda Schettler Aug. 18, 1978 at St Mary Catholic Church in Walton. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Frances Dunphy, sister Charlene Miles, brothers Larry, P.H., and Tom Dunphy. Charlie is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Rose (Tim) McAndrew of Kirkwood, MO, and Mary (Matt) McGrail of Dixon, three grandchildren Annie and Jack McGrail and Colleen McAndrew. He is also survived by two sisters Laneita Dunphy of Wilmington, DE and Bridget (Jim) Barry of Naperville and many nieces and nephews. Charlie was a lifelong farmer in the Walton area and served as Marion Twp. Supervisor for over 30 years. He enjoyed restoring and riding vintage British and European motorcycles for many years, and more recently, built model railroads. Charlie and Linda took great pride in their farmstead, restoring much of their farmhouse, planting hundreds of trees, and welcoming family and friends, too numerous to count, to parties hosted in their “party barn.” Charlie was a member of the Lee County Democratic Central Committee, and served on the Lee County Board for several terms. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday June 26, 2021 at St Mary Catholic Church in Walton. Burial of Cremains will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Harmon. A memorial has been established to the Lee County 4-H Fair Association.