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Robert "Bob" Gene Cummings Jr.

Robert "Bob" Gene Cummings Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Robert “Bob” Gene Cummings Jr., 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A private inurnment will be held at Martin Creek Cemetery in Marion, Iowa.

Bob was born...

Marilyn Lucille Aiken

Marilyn Lucille Aiken

Nov 24, 2025

Marilyn Lucille Aiken, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Linn Manor in Marion. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Marilyn was born on August 9, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Lucille (Welsh) Mason. She attended St. Patrick’s...

Janel Marie Johnson

Janel Marie Johnson

Nov 23, 2025

Janel Marie Johnson, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Our Lady of Lourdes...

David Fisher

David Fisher

Nov 23, 2025

David Fisher, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 23, 2025. A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the...

Bob "Bohemie Man" Synacek

Bob "Bohemie Man" Synacek

Nov 23, 2025

Bob “Bohemie Man” Synacek, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 23, 2025. The family will host a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Bob was born on September 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ludmila “Lillian” (Zarba) and George Synacek. He was united in marriage to Ms....

Fannie Hilsabeck

Fannie Hilsabeck

Nov 22, 2025

Fannie Hilsabeck, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per her request, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private family inurnment will be held at Springville Cemetery in Springville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion...

Jeff Carlson

Jeff Carlson

Nov 22, 2025

Jeff Carlson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 14, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.

Jeff was born March 17, 1957, in Braham, Minnesota, the son of Francis and Donna (Strelow) Carlson. He graduated from Prairie High School in...

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Chapman

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Chapman

Nov 22, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” Rose Chapman, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with visitation from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m., at the church with the Reverend Gabriel Anderson officiating. Burial will take...

Eldon Lawrence Pfab

Eldon Lawrence Pfab

Nov 20, 2025

Eldon Lawrence Pfab, 86, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at a later date at...

Winona Lown Richardson

Winona Lown Richardson

Nov 20, 2025

Winona Lown Richardson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at New Hope Church, 101 Ely Street, Walker, Iowa. Burial: Oakland Cemetery,...

David "Dave" Bernard Frasher

David "Dave" Bernard Frasher

Nov 19, 2025

Dave Frasher, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 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 is survived by his children, Jeff (Rashelle) Frasher, Cedar Rapids, Tom (Gail) Frasher, Cedar Rapids, Sue (Steve) Kearney, McKinney, TX; grandchildren, Erin (Matt)...

Darlene G. Reihmann

Darlene G. Reihmann

Nov 18, 2025

Darlene G. Reihmann, 92, of Middle Amana, Iowa, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 2, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a Celebration of Life to follow in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood until 1:30 p.m.

Darlene was born February 23, 1933, in Bloomfield,...

Catherine "Cathy" Marie Holub

Catherine "Cathy" Marie Holub

Nov 18, 2025

Catherine “Cathy” Marie Holub, 79, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, with a Vigil Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will...

Ruth Ann Rosdail

Ruth Ann Rosdail

Nov 17, 2025

Ruth Ann Rosdail, 81, of Anamosa, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Anamosa Care Center. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November...

Aaron Lundia Thompson

Aaron Lundia Thompson

Nov 16, 2025

Aaron L. Thompson, Marion, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025, leaving a devastated family and countless grieving former students and friends. He was our world.

Private services will be conducted in Quitman, Missouri. A Celebration of his irreplaceable life will be held in Marion in the Spring of 2026.

Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the...

Karen Sue Fiala

Karen Sue Fiala

Nov 16, 2025

Karen Sue Fiala, 86, of Ely, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born March 17, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Andrew and Grace (Wilde) Clark.

She attended Rogers Grove country school, Mt. Vernon High School and Iowa State University.

She was united in marriage to John Robert Stull in 1960....

Mitchelle James Anthony Price

Mitchelle James Anthony Price

Nov 15, 2025

Mitchelle James Anthony Price, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 6, 2025, at Palo United Methodist Church, 118 Clinton Street, Palo, Iowa. Private burial will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Mitch was born on September...

George Ernest Lord

George Ernest Lord

Nov 15, 2025

George Ernest Lord, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior.

George was born on January 30, 1948, in Bondurant, Iowa, the son of George and...

Robert Stephen Harris

Robert Stephen Harris

Nov 15, 2025

Robert Stephen Harris, 76, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A private Celebration of Life will be held a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Robert was born August 16, 1949, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of George and Amber...

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Barltrop

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Barltrop

Nov 12, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Barltrop, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a vigil beginning at 3:30 p.m....