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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 service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Riverview Bible Church in Central City. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Rose...
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...
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Eldred
Mar 20, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Wayne Eldred, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly from Urbana, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Meth-Wick Community. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa, with visitation two hours prior. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Spencer's Grove, Iowa....
Betty Jean (Carman) Wilson
Mar 20, 2026
Betty Jean (Carman) Wilson, 73, of Center Point, Iowa passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point.
Betty...
Mary (Nagel) Dochterman
Mar 19, 2026
Mary (Nagel) Dochterman, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with the funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Mary was born...
Maurice Wilkins
Mar 19, 2026
Maurice Wilkins, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 19, 2026.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and carried the strength and spirit of his roots throughout his life.
Maurice is survived by his loving wife, Talika Wilkins; his sons, Deonte, Raheem, TreyVontez, and TaZareyon; and his daughter, TashaKayla. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Wilkins, and his...
Gary L. Cronbaugh
Mar 17, 2026
Gary L. Cronbaugh, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Koszta Cemetery, Koszta, Iowa.
Gary was born on July 18, 1937, in Cedar Rapids,...
George Robert Noth
Mar 17, 2026
George Robert Noth, 100, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
George was born on November 6, 1925, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Carl and Jeanette (Peterson) Noth. He was a 1944 graduate of Davenport...
Sydney Pilcher
Mar 16, 2026
Sydney Pilcher, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 16, 2026 after a short illness.
Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Sydney was born on January 4, 1987, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald Smith and Kendra Readshaw. She was united...
Ronald Wayne Schmidt
Mar 16, 2026
Ronald Wayne Schmidt, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha. Burial...
Martha Ann Glessner
Mar 15, 2026
Martha Ann Glessner, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at CountryHouse Residence in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.
Martha was born on September 10, 1941, in Eldon, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd Russell and Bessie Marie (Canny) Baber. On December 23, 1963, Martha was united in marriage...
Richard "Dick" Butterfield
Mar 14, 2026
Richard “Dick” Butterfield, 90, of Center Point, Iowa, died Saturday, March 14, 2026. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Burial will take place at a later date at Rowley Cemetery in Rowley, Iowa.
Dick was born on July 23, 1935, in Troy...
Patricia "Patty" Anne Nielsen
Mar 13, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Anne Nielsen, 83, of Solon, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where the family...
Darrell G. Triplett
Mar 12, 2026
Darrell G. Triplett, 74, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, March 12, 2026. Per Darrell’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisted the family.
Darrell was born September 28, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ralph and Beverly (Scott) Triplett. He graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of...
Bradley "Brad" Huff
Mar 12, 2026
Bradley “Brad” James Huff, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, at his home surrounded by his family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett, Iowa. Murdoch...
Freda C. (Blakey) Long
Mar 11, 2026
Freda C. (Blakey) Long, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. with prayers and sharing time beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial will be...
Doris Marie Gommels
Mar 10, 2026
Doris Marie Gommels, age 88, daughter of Louis and Marie (Crouse) Steckelberg went to be with her Lord on March 10, 2026. She was born March 16, 1937, at home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Doris attended school in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. She married Darrel Gommels in July of 1956.
She worked at First American...
Ronny Albert Roe
Mar 10, 2026
Never one to “sit still” for long, Ronny Albert Roe passed quickly from this earth on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Ronny was born January 13, 1947, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Al and Marjorie (Stiner) Roe. Growing up along the Iowa River, Ron spent much of his time outdoors with friends, developing a lifelong love of nature and adventure. He graduated...
Jacob F.L. Havill
Mar 9, 2026
Jacob F.L. Havill, 28, lost his battle with depression on Monday March 9th. He was born May 15th, 1997. Beloved second son of Shala Havill and Preston Blanchett.
He is survived by his mother, Shala Havill (Jim Moore); his father, Preston Blanchett (Beth Blanchett); and stepfather, Dustin Ohlfest; the mother of his children, Alexandra Thompson; his children, Ellyona and Grayson; his...
Elza "Bill" Neville Marling
Mar 9, 2026
Elza “Bill” Neville Marling, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, where a visitation will follow until 6:00 p.m....
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