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Gladys Imogene Adair
Feb 20, 2026
Gladys Imogene Adair went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2026, at Colonial Manor Care Center in Amana, Iowa. Funeral service will be at Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, with Pastor Brian Hill officiating. Visitation will be held an hour...
Patricia Ann Moorman
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Ann Moorman, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Harmony House in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service is being planned for a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Details about the service will be published online when they are...
Donna M. Simoens
Feb 26, 2026
Donna M. Simoens, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Lonetree, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...
Shirley Mae Druecker
Feb 26, 2026
Shirley Mae Druecker, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hallmar Village in Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. To celebrate Shirley’s life, the family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Sebald Lutheran Church, located at 12998 338th Street in Strawberry Point,...
MaryEllen Plein
Feb 25, 2026
MaryEllen McCabe Plein, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and friends.
A woman firmly rooted in her Christian beliefs, MaryEllen lived her life guided by love, service, and compassion. Her faith shaped who she was — steady, gracious, and always willing...
David D. Hornocker
Feb 25, 2026
David D. Hornocker, 82, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Funeral Home. Burial...
Karl Armin Renter
Feb 23, 2026
Karl Armin Renter, 101, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services held. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa.
Karl was born on April 30,...
Janice Patten
Feb 23, 2026
Janice (Miller) Patten, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Private family inurnment will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Janice was born January 19, 1938, with her twin sister, Judith, in Cedar Rapids, to parents Richard and Angeline (Novotny) Miller. She...
Marjorie Anne Ramsey
Feb 22, 2026
Marjorie Anne Ramsey, 75, of Solon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home. There will be no services held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marjorie was born on born on December 26, 1950, the daughter of Ralph Greazel and Mildred (Murphy) Floyd. She was a...
Peggy Grace Ireland
Feb 22, 2026
Peggy Grace Ireland, 94, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Red Cedar Lodge at Wanatee Park, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3:00 p.m.
Peggy was born on April...
Mark "Fred" Delbert Beltz
Feb 21, 2026
Mark "Fred" Delbert Beltz, 73, of Solon, Iowa, passed away on February 21, 2026, after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Per Mark’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
Mark...
Kelly Dean Fister
Feb 21, 2026
Kelly Dean Fister, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Family will greet friends from 12 - 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Inurnment will take place...
Miriam Bierwirth
Feb 20, 2026
Miriam “Becky” Bierwirth, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place on...
Joanne Wilken
Feb 20, 2026
Joanne Wilken, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village. Private family services and inurnment will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Joanne was born on August 3, 1938, in Olin, Iowa, the daughter of Waldo...
Randy A. Thede
Feb 20, 2026
Randy A. Thede, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Randy was born on December 18, 1950, in Belle...
Donald Dewey Trumbull
Feb 19, 2026
Donald Dewey Trumbull, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Colonial Manor, Amana. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Coggon Cemetery, Coggon, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa assisted the family.
Don was born September 7, 1931, on the family farm, Quality Ridge Stock Farm Coggon,...
James "Jim" Kent Nielsen
Feb 19, 2026
James “Jim” Kent Nielsen, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date in Marion. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, Iowa.
Jim was born on October 7, 1956, in...
Jill Sheldon-Hlas
Feb 18, 2026
Jill Annette Sheldon-Hlas, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left Earth to celebrate her new life in heaven on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Born in Cedar Rapids on January 5, 1959, Jill was the daughter of Rosalie and Gilbert “Gib” Sheldon of Clarence, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight siblings, following Dennis, Connie, Philip, Janice, Ronnie, Barbara, and Nancy. Jill spent...
Steven Sprague
Feb 18, 2026
Steve Sprague of Marion, Iowa, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was 76 years old. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Steve was born in Algona, Iowa, to Frances Clayberg Sprague and Walter L. Friesner, and Earl Clifton Sprague. He lived in Algona before moving to Ames, Iowa, and later...
Nathaniel "Nate" Jay Cach-Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Nathaniel “Nate” Jay Cach-Smith, 18, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held.
Nate was born on November 16, 2007, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ashley...
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