FUNERAL DIRECTORS 
Our staff of caring professionals is ready to assist you whenever you need- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will help with all the details; we'll work with you to arrange proper service times and help with newspaper notices, Social Security and veteran benefits, insurance claims, death certificates... the list goes on. Furthermore, our service does not end at that cemetery. Our funeral directors and aftercare staff are available at any time following the service. Just call if you have a question or concern.

Robert Potter, Licensed Funeral Director Email: rpotter@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.364.1549 Robert has been associated with Murdoch Funeral Homes since 1980. He is a funeral director licensed in both Iowa and Illinois. He is a graduate of Marion High School, Kirkwood Community College and Southern Illinois University. He served in the United States Marine Corps during Viet Nam. He is a member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, American Legion Post 298, Trojan Lodge No. 548 A.F. & A.M., The Cedar Rapids Consistory, El Kahir Shrine, and the Iowa Funeral Directors Association. Robert's family includes his wife Denise and daughters Tina and Stacy. He enjoys, sailing, music, radio and being a member of the Hawkeye Bicycle Association.

Jeff Rosauer, Licensed Funeral Director Email: jeffr@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.364.1549 Fax: 319.364.8454 Jeff was born and raised in Manchester, Iowa. Jeff began working at what is now the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in 1986 while in high school. Following graduation from West Delaware High School he attended UNI in Cedar Falls and then graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Jeff returned to the Murdoch Funeral Homes in 1991. Jeff lives at the funeral home in Center Point and is a member of First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids and the Iowa Funeral Director's Association. When not at the funeral home, Jeff enjoys working out, traveling-especially to Florida, home remodeling projects and spending time with his friends, family and his rescued Caribbean Coconut Retrievers, Kyle, Taylor and Tiffany.

Ryan Glesener, Licensed Funeral Director Email: rtglesener@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.364.1549 Fax: 319.364.8454 Ryan is licensed funeral director with Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service. He completed his funeral director internship with the funeral home in November 2007. He is a native of New Sharon, Iowa, and a graduate of North Mahaska High School and Des Moines Area Community College where he received his degree in Mortuary Science. Ryan  lives in Marion and enjoys playing sports, working out, fishing, watching football, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with family and friends.

Bill Bergeson, Licensed Funeral Director Email: bberges@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319-364-1549 Fax: 319-364-8454 Bill currently serves as a funeral director for Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service.  A native of Estherville, Bill graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College in the paralegal program.  He earned a management finance degree from the University of Northern Iowa.  Bill worked as a bank examiner for the FDIC and State of Iowa Department of Finance before obtaining his diploma from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1993. Bill was a funeral director in Readlyn before joining the Murdoch family in August of 1999.  He enjoys spending time with his sons, Blake and Bret, and volunteering in the community.

Michael Olinger, Licensed Funeral Director Email: olinger@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.377.1553 Mike Olinger is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who began working for Murdoch Funeral Homes in 1992.  He's part of 5 generations who have hailed from the Toddville area.  Mike is a graduate of Alburnett High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa.  He is a magna cum laude graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. While residing in Cincinnati, Mike was affiliated with the historic Weil Funeral Home.  Mike is a member of the Alburnett Community School District School Board, the Alburnett Foundation Board, the University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association,  the National Funeral Directors Association, and  the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.  Mike resides in Toddville and has three sons.  He enjoys coaching youth tackle football, hunting, fishing, cooking, and attending his sons' sports activities.

Duane Fenchel, Licensed Funeral Director Email: dfenche@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.377.1553 Duane is an Iowa native, growing up in Mason City. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1984, and joined the Murdoch family in 1994. Duane is married to Renee (Willett,) who is employed at the Marion Police Department and they have four children: Desiree, Britney, Brooklyn and Dalton

Angela Holub, Licensed Funeral Director Email: aholub@murdochfuneralhome.com Website: www.murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 319.377.1553 Fax: 319.377.8778 Angela is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and has worked at Murdoch Funeral Homes since 2005.  She is a graduate of Anamosa High School and Kirkwood Community College.  She received her Bachelor of Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Angela, who lives in Marion, is a member of the Iowa Funeral Director's Association and Fawn Creek Country Club.  She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Precious, playing cards, golfing, and bowling.

Mark Mier, Licensed Funeral Director Email: mmier@murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 563-927-2315 Fax: 563-927-2579 Mark E. Mier became affiliated with the Murdoch Funeral Home in 1998.  He is the managing funeral director for the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester and the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville.  He is a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.  Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Dakota and an Associates in Applied Science in Mortuary Science from Kansas City Kansas Community College.  Mark is a lifetime member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, South Dakota Alpha.  Mark was born and raised in Baltic, South Dakota before coming to the area to become part of the Murdoch Funeral Homes.  Mark enjoys spending time with his family and golfing. Mark and his wife Emily have a daughter, Claire, born September 18, 2009.

Lindsey Sherman, Funeral Director Website: www.murdochfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 563-927-2315 Fax: 563-927-2579 Lindsey has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 2005. She graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School and attended Kirkwood Community College before graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. She and her husband, Adam, live in Winthrop. She enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and playing frisbee with her black lab, Duke.

Jim Clifton, Licensed Funeral Director Office Phone: 563.923.3495 Jim Clifton attended Iowa State and graduated from Worsham Motuary Science School in 1959. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1961 and has owned and operated the Clifton Funeral Home in Earlville since 1964. He is pleased to now be associated with Murdoch Funeral Homes who recently purchased his business. Jim and his wife, Connie, are involved in the Earlville Community where Jim has always lived. They are active members of the Earlville United Parish and serve on the Board of Directors for the Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars Chapter. Jim has been the secretary of the Earlville Fairview Cemetery Association since 1971. The Clifton's have two married sons and three grandchildren. Jim enjoys woodworking, traveling, and spending time with his family.