Oasa Theresa Murphy Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Oasa Theresa Murphy (Sturgis, South Dakota) is shared. Oasa, born on May 24, 1926 in Faith, South Dakota, passed away on September 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anna Malene (Udager) and Martin Imsland; her grandson Aaron; her husband Robert C. Murphy; and her siblings, Vally Daniels, Thora Price and Torjus.
She is survived by: her children, Ginny Waterland of Sturgis, SD and Tom Murphy (Bonnie) of Livingston, MT; her granddaughter Anna Waterland Dykstra; her children, Robert (Anne), Oliver, Otto, Edwin, Margaret, John Waterland (Rita Sandidge) of Minneapolis, MN, Dr Brandi Chytka of Oshkosh, NE, Bridger (Tess), Chytka and Alicia Murphy of Livingston, MT; her stepgrandchildren, Eli Hall (Andrea), Jesse (Caitlin) and Hall; and her brother Ted Imsland of Rapid City, SD..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House.
