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Gary Lee Smejkal
Jan 6, 2026
Gary Lee Smejkal, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospice at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services held at this time. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date at St....
Charles Waid "Pete" Peters
Jan 4, 2026
Charles Waid “Pete” Peters, 88, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, from complication of dementia at the Lutheran Living Center in Vinton, Iowa with his wife by his side. As per Pete’s wishes, he was cremated. A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Urbana Memorial Cemetery in Urbana with...
Ronald Lee Fehlhafer
Jan 2, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Lee Fehlhafer, 87, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at The Views of Marion. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services held at this time. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date at Springville Cemetery....
Larry Joel Allen
Jan 2, 2026
Larry Joel Allen, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Silver Oak Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. He will be buried at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Solon, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Barbara Jean Barkley
Jan 2, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Jean Barkley, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with cremation.
Barb was born on July 16, 1944, in Cherokee, Iowa, the daughter of Orville and Inez (Fredenburg) Barkley. She was proud to be part...
Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Krutzfield
Jan 1, 2026
Sherry Ann Krutzfield, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. No services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Sherry was born on February 1, 1949, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Abe and Lavonna “Bonnie”...
Mary Ann Yenter
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Ann Yenter, 97, of Manchester, formerly of Oxford, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at University of Iowa Healthcare and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Per Mary’s wishes cremation has taken place and private family graveside will take place in the spring of 2026 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, in Oxford, Iowa. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
LaCretia Jean Graves
Jan 1, 2026
LaCretia Jean Graves, 91, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at home. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa.
LaCretia was born on...
James "Mike" McMahon
Dec 31, 2025
James “Mike” McMahon, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior.
Mike was born July 22, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Chauncey and Mary (Scollon) McMahon....
Donna Elaine Chamberlain
Dec 30, 2025
Donna Elaine Chamberlain, 93, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Virgina Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where the family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m. Burial...
Ruth A. Shannon
Dec 30, 2025
Ruth A. Shannon, 79, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial will take place at a...
Arlan "Arlie" James Henderson
Dec 27, 2025
Arlan “Arlie” James Henderson, 76, of Masonville, Iowa, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a short illness at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30...
Ralph Philip Stanek
Dec 26, 2025
Ralph Philip Stanek, 91, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at home in Marion, Iowa.
The family will greet friends from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion, Iowa, with the funeral mass following at 10:30 a.m. He will be buried at Mt. Calvary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home...
Russell "Russ" Gene Knopp
Dec 26, 2025
Russell “Russ” Gene Knopp, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Honoring Russell’s wishes, no service will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
Russ was born February 28, 1941, in Paul, Idaho, the son of Victor and...
William "Bill" Eugene Hines
Dec 25, 2025
William Eugene Hines, 74, of Oxford Junction, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at home. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Inurnment will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Center Point Cemetery...
Linda Fangmann
Dec 25, 2025
Linda Marie Fangmann, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away at home Christmas morning. Born to Warren and Mildred Olson and raised by her grandparents, Ella Mae and Jesse Floyd, in Colorado, Linda met the love of her life, Tom Fangmann, in 1966 when he was stationed at Ft. Carson. Their story began with a ride...
Everette Francis Horwedel
Dec 24, 2025
Everette Francis Horwedel, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Visitation: 12 to 1 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family requests attendees wear casual...
James Thomas Nurre
Dec 23, 2025
James “Jim” Thomas Nurre, 58, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Red Cedar Lodge at the Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek Park), located at 1600 Banner Drive, Marion,...
Perry J. Perez
Dec 23, 2025
Perry J. Perez, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on December 23, 2025, at UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Sunday December 28, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on...
Ruth Marian "RuthAnn" Kendall
Dec 23, 2025
Ruth Marian “RuthAnn” Kendall, age 101 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at MethWick where she was a recent resident. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, on Wednesday, December 31st at St. Pius X Catholic Church, with Father Seda officiating. Visitation from 9:00am - 10:20am, prior to St. Pius’ Mass. Later, a private family committal...
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