Ronald E. Murphy, 40, of Springfield, died at 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 01, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. Ronald was born, May 22, 1965 in Springfield the son of Donald Edward and Laura Ellen Moore Murphy. Mr. Murphy, a graduate of Springfield High School, was formerly employed by the State of Illinois, Secretary of State. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth Murphy, and sister, Sharon Murphy. He is survived by two sisters: Sheryl K. Murphy and Pamela J. (companion, Tim Freeman) Williams both of Springfield; one brother: Michael J. (wife, Kay) Murphy of Birmingham, AL; three nieces; three nephews; three great nieces; one great nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family of Ronald E. Murphy is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.