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

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.

Memorial Suggestions

T he 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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