Obituaries

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Joyce D Hoobler

Joyce D Hoobler

Jul 7, 2025

Joyce D. Hoobler, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Rockford, Illinois, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Woodlands at Methwick Community in Cedar Rapids.

The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Cornerstone Church, 925 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion, Iowa, with Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the Church....

Clarence Everett Joyce

Clarence Everett Joyce

Jul 7, 2025

Clarence Everett Joyce, 97, of Walker, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 7, 2025, at The Views of Marion. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home in Center Point, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Troy Mills Cemetery.

Clarence was born on...

Brian Dale Kiburz

Brian Dale Kiburz

Jul 7, 2025

Brian Dale Kiburz, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. The family will greet friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at...

Dell Rosa James

Dell Rosa James

Jul 7, 2025

Dell Rosa (Vinette) James, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, July 7, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dell was born on November 26, 1940, in Isabella, Michigan,...

Richard "Skip" Johnson, Sr.

Richard "Skip" Johnson, Sr.

Jul 5, 2025

Richard “Skip” Johnson, Sr., 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to his eternal home on Saturday, July 5, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...

Cecil Jack Bach

Cecil Jack Bach

Jul 5, 2025

Cecil Jack Bach, 93, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Hoover Wesleyan Church, Walker, Iowa. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa.

Jack...

Myra Krenz

Myra Krenz

Jul 4, 2025

Myra Krenz, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 4, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on July 14, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. The family invites those attending to dress casually.

Myra was born on August 2, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, to Leonard...

Kenneth LaVerle Topping

Kenneth LaVerle Topping

Jul 2, 2025

Kenneth LaVerle Topping, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial with military honors will immediately follow the service at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Ken was born...

Ann Loese Bagley (Stewart)

Ann Loese Bagley (Stewart)

Jul 1, 2025

Ann Loese (Stewart) Bagley, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away quietly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids. A private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Ann was born April 3, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Glenn and...

Zach Murphy

Zach Murphy

Jun 30, 2025

Zach Murphy, 30, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 30, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Zach was born December 8, 1994, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Paul Murphy and Karrie (Weyant) Mullen. He attended Iowa City...

Virginia Darlene Linderwell

Virginia Darlene Linderwell

Jun 29, 2025

Virginia Darlene Linderwell, 83, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at The Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Seibert Hall at Seibert Park, 508 Quaker Mill Drive in Manchester....

Robert "Bob" Kemmerer

Robert "Bob" Kemmerer

Jun 29, 2025

Robert “Bob” Kemmerer, 81, of Solon, Iowa, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 11, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 12, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial...

Gene Allan Zingula

Gene Allan Zingula

Jun 27, 2025

Gene Allan Zingula, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Marion Methodist Church in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the service time. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids,...

Beverly Ann Franks

Beverly Ann Franks

Jun 27, 2025

Beverly Ann Franks, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.

Beverly was born on October 15, 1939, in Whittier, Iowa, to Edwin...

Laurence "Larry" Ben Craig Jr.

Laurence "Larry" Ben Craig Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Laurence Ben Craig Jr., 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place; there will be no services at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.

Larry was born on November 2, 1942, in Owasso,...

Suzanne Kae Vick

Suzanne Kae Vick

Jun 27, 2025

Suzanne Kae Vick, 79, of Manchester, formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, Iowa. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30...

Donna Mae McGraw

Donna Mae McGraw

Jun 27, 2025

Donna Mae McGraw, 78, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with visitation two hours prior. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the...

Scott Charles Hepker

Scott Charles Hepker

Jun 25, 2025

Scott Charles Hepker, 53, was born April 18, 1972, to Charles “Chuck” and Susan (LaKose) Hepker. He grew up on his family’s farm and graduated from Springville High School in 1990. He died Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Scott was a sports fanatic. His favorites were NASCAR (Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney), drag racing, Hawkeyes, Broncos, Cowboys, and golf (Tiger Woods). He...

Larry Dean Hartgrave

Larry Dean Hartgrave

Jun 22, 2025

Larry Dean Hartgrave, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, June 22, 2025. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Larry was born on February 3, 1946, in Iowa,...

Connie Lee Phillips

Connie Lee Phillips

Jun 20, 2025

Connie Lee Phillips, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Connie was born February 15, 1949, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Richard and Leona (Henderson)...