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David "Dave" and Irene Frasher
Nov 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dave Frasher announces his passing on November 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Dave passed away peacefully at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Irene, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2024.
David Bernard Frasher, son of William and Lucy (Minnis) Frasher,...
Sandra "Sandy" Ann Schatzle
Apr 2, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Schatzle, 87, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Coggon United Parish, where the family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m. until the service time. Inurnment will follow at Coggon Cemetery....
Carole Ann Nolan
Apr 1, 2026
Carole Ann Nolan, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at home in Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Judith "Judy" Marie Farrell
Mar 31, 2026
Judith Marie Farrell, 86, of Marion, Iowa died on March 31 surrounded by the love of her family. The family will greet friends at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Funeral services will begin at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Marsha Jo Cossey
Mar 30, 2026
Marsha Jo Cossey, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Family Services will be held and Inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Estherville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Marsha was born on November...
David Lee Tesdahl
Mar 28, 2026
David Lee Tesdahl, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
David was born on May 20, 1947, in Boone, Iowa, the son of David and Virginia (Clark)...
Donna LaVere Moyer Schwartz
Mar 28, 2026
Donna LaVere (Renfer) Moyer Schwartz, 93, of Marion, Iowa, died after a short illness on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with her family by her side. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday,...
Shane M. Toms
Mar 27, 2026
Shane M. Toms, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 27, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids.
Shane was born August 11, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, the son of James and Kathleen (O’Neal) Toms. He graduated from Marcos De Niza...
Timmy Wayne Craigo
Mar 26, 2026
Timmy Wayne Craigo, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at home. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation or services held at this time. A private celebration of Timmy’s life will be planned for a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion...
Jesse Michael Moore
Mar 26, 2026
Jesse Michael Moore, 76, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home. Services will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jesse was born on September 16, 1949, in Cass County, Texas, the son of L.C. and Lois Alma (Payne)...
Rev. Dr. Jerry Dale Springston
Mar 23, 2026
Rev. Dr. Jerry Dale Springston, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, his 86th birthday, after an acute illness.
Jerry was born to Harley and Neva Springston, on March 23, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of three, pesky little brother to Marcia Edwards and Cherie Hafer.
Jerry was a philomath. He loved to learn, read,...
James "Jim" Erwin Wasta
Mar 23, 2026
This is written at a period in my life where there is ample time to reflect, appreciate, notice, and visualize the many blessings of being on this earth at this time and place. I also realize mine is a very minority view, as why I was born and raised is an unanswerable question, except to say that I feel I...
Robert "Bob" George Hampton II
Mar 23, 2026
Robert “Bob” George Hampton II, 79, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at home. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
A public celebration of his life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 5650 Betty's Grove Road in rural Walker. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P. to Mary Ingvoldstad...
Nancy Lee Rowe
Mar 23, 2026
Nancy Lee Rowe, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St....
Janet Elaine (Edwards) McLaughlin
Mar 22, 2026
Janet Elaine (Edwards) McLaughlin, 73, of Perry, Georgia, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2026. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at...
Matthew Brian Keeler
Mar 22, 2026
Matthew Brian Keeler, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was 22 years old. He was born June 22, 2003, in Okinawa, Japan.
Matt loved with his whole heart, and showed it in small, quiet ways. His goal in life was to be able to take care of his sisters. He was known for his love...
Mildred C. Griggs
Mar 21, 2026
Mildred C. Griggs, 97, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Linn Manor Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Riverview Bible Church in Central City, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at...
Joan Lucille Anderson
Mar 21, 2026
Joan L. Anderson, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church on Northland, 5200 Northland Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends an hour prior to services at the church. The service will be livestreamed...
Thomas "Tommy" Hansen
Mar 20, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Hansen, 57, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The American Legion Post 671 at 68 3rd Street SE, Swisher, Iowa.
Tommy was born in Oelwein, Iowa to Thomas Hansen and Dixie (Weber) Burg. He worked at...
Teresa Marie McCumpsey
Mar 20, 2026
Teresa Marie McCumpsey, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Red Cedar Lodge at Wanatee Park (1700 Big Bluestem Dr, Marion, Iowa 52302).
Teresa was born on December 3, 1966,...
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