Darlene Murphy Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene Murphy of Watertown, South Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 5, 2026 at the age of 85. 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, Earl Christian Paul Stee and Elsie Hattie Stee (Engler); her husband Arlen Murphy; and her brother Dennis. She is survived by: her children, Todd (Katie Silver) of Portland, OR, Tom (Rebecca) of Needham, MA, Troy (Mary Beth Collery) of Plymouth, MI and Tonya Swenson (Scott) of Sioux Falls, SD.; her grandchildren, Erin, Jamison Murphy of Oregon, Jackson, Veronica Murphy of Massachusetts, Donovan, Graham Murphy of Michigan, Emma and Ethan Swenson of Sioux Falls, SD.; her stepgrandson Will Carr of St. Louis, MO; and her grandson-in-law Aidan Feser of Yankton, SD..
Visitation was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel (1111 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (110 3rd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Prairie Lakes Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown.
