Service Details
A full service for Marylyn’s family and friends is planned in the funeral home on Monday, September 16th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. For those that cannot attend in person, they will be able to watch the recorded service at a delayed time on the www.draeger-langendorf.com website. An interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park following the service.
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The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to St. Croix Hospice, Oakridge Nursing Facility, Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care(Accent Care) and Ascension Healthcare for all the care and treatment they provided. The family would also like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. In lieu of flower donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
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Marylyn K. Murphy, 88, received the promise of eternal life on August 31, 2024 and has joined her loving husband, Darrell who passed away in November 2020. Marylyn was born and raised in Racine, daughter of Emil and Enola Kottal (Née: Stipe).
Marylyn was united in marriage at Racine Bible to the love of her life, Darrell Murphy on December 26, 1959 and celebrated over 60 years with Christian loving hearts where they were both members for many years before becoming members of Calvary Memorial.
Marylyn graduated from Horlick High, worked at Modine and the Granada Theater before attaining her Beautician license. She loved doing hair and was a beautician for many years before retiring and joining Mary Kay. She joined Mary Kay to make women feel special and better about themselves. She had lots of fun doing it and meeting new people.
Marylyn loved people and shared her love with everyone. She had such a big heart and generous spirit. Marylyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in law, aunt, niece, cousin and a friend.
Marylyn is survived by her 4 children, Michael (Karen) Murphy, Shawn Murphy, Michele Pierantoni, Kristie (Mike) Usa, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; 5 siblings, Janet Nimm , Early Dawn (Don) Kottal , Kathleen Sheehan, Patricia (Julian) Mireles , and Rosanne (Jim) Repinski, sister-in-law, Karen Nelson; and many special nieces, nephews and other relatives too numerous to mention.
Marylyn is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell, her parents, Emil and Enola Kottal, mother and father-in law, Myrtle and Norbert Murphy, brother-in-law Richard Nelson, brother-in-law Patrick Sheehan, cousin Peter Kottal, nephews, Cliff Kittel, Peter and Jim Nelson and other good friends and neighbors.
Marylyn was a very happy and beautiful person, she was always smiling and bringing laughter and joy to people. She loved the lord with all her heart and always had love to share. She gave the best hugs and was always there when you needed her. She enjoyed reading and listening to Billy Graham, she loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. Not only did she enjoy Mary Kay, but she loved flower gardening and always had the most beautiful flower gardens around. She also enjoyed cooking and Christmas was her favorite time of the year. Her Christmas tree and decorations during Christmas will always be remembered with the family.
Marylyn managed several years with Dementia and was cared for by many loving people including her husband before he passed, son, Michael, daughter, Kristie, grandson, Daniel, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care (Accent Care), St. Croix Hospice and Oakridge Nursing Facility
Curtis and Kim Kittel says
Our thoughts and prayers for all family members and friends. Marylyn was a beautiful women and will always be remembered by her love and laughter! RIP
Ashley says
Marylyn was my favorite resident, it was a pleasure to have met her and be one of her aids these last 2 months. Rest peacefully Marylyn.
Dulce Denig back then. Full name is Roseanne Dulce Denig, Gudwer, Worrell. says
Marilyn and I rode our roller skates (that fastened on our shoes and were held there using a key) when she lived on Charles Street and I lived on Carter Street. Going all away around the block was a big deal back then. I’ve lost track of her since those tender years of youth, until I saw her obituary and name and beautiful smile. She was a dear sweet friend so long ago.
Kimberli & Gerard Dunne says
There is not enough words to sum up how wonderful my grandmother was a pure soul. She always had a way of making new friends no matter where we went. She could be at Piggly Wiggly’s for a few items and come out with a new friend that would spend time listening and sharing stories with. She really let her light shine and nothing could get her down. One of my other fond memories of her is when we would have a tea party and get all dressed up. I loved how she made me feel so special.
I am especially glad you got to meet Gerard, my husband and he got to see how wonderful you are! Gummy Grandma you will be missed! I know you are with your love of your life, Grandpa in heaven and feeling no more pain. Much love! 💜
Early and shirley dawn says. (don kottal) says
God bless the kottal & murphy family and friends for taking care of my sis. marylyn. she was a very special girl to me I felt like she was my twin sister because of our birthdays and one day apart.I loved her and all my five sisters very much. I will miss her very very much. my wife shirley and I early thank everybody for doing this memorial.
Rosanne and Jim says
Our beautiful family angel laid to rest until that eternal day of resurrection!
A fulfilling day with family and celebration of a life lived well with joy, laughter, smiles and hugs, and love.
Thank you to all, it filled my heart of what a wonderful family, friends, and fellow humans that make us whole in knowing we are all one. Love and kisses, God be with you all with each step you take.