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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,...
Arnold "Arnie" Clark Juhl
Apr 7, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Clark Juhl, 94, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 7, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Arnie was born on July 11, 1931, in Waverly, Iowa, the youngest son of five siblings to Anker Petersen Juhl and Olive Mae Wilson. In his youth, Arnie belonged to 4-H club in Waverly and showed a cow named “Whitey.” Together they...
James "Steve" Steven Olson
Apr 7, 2026
James “Steve” Olson, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion, with visitation one hour prior to services. Private Family Burial will take place at Oak...
Patricia Kathleen Enneking
Apr 6, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Enneking, age 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by love at The Views of Marion. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends following the Vigil Service until 5:00 p.m. The Funeral...
Todd Joseph Smith
Apr 6, 2026
Todd Joseph Smith, 62, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Scripture and Rosary Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a visitation to follow until 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will...
Robert H. Sternowski
Apr 6, 2026
Robert H. Sternowski, age 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Monday, April 6, 2026, at home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where the family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the Mass. The Reverend James Brokman will officiate. A Private Family Committal Service will...
Franklin Daile Hicks
Apr 5, 2026
Franklin Daile Hicks, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Military...
Stanley "Stan" Earl Coleman
Apr 5, 2026
Stanley “Stan” Earl Coleman, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Toddville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 77. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026,...
Linda Diane Horning
Apr 2, 2026
Linda Diane Horning, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Horseshoe Falls Lodge at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, Iowa.
Linda was born on June 18, 1950, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Ruth...
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...
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