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James "Jim" Kent Nielsen
Feb 19, 2026
James “Jim” Kent Nielsen, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date in Marion. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, Iowa.
Jim was born on October 7, 1956, in...
Jill Sheldon-Hlas
Feb 18, 2026
Jill Annette Sheldon-Hlas, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left Earth to celebrate her new life in heaven on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Born in Cedar Rapids on January 5, 1959, Jill was the daughter of Rosalie and Gilbert “Gib” Sheldon of Clarence, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight siblings, following Dennis, Connie, Philip, Janice, Ronnie, Barbara, and Nancy. Jill spent...
Steven Sprague
Feb 18, 2026
Steve Sprague of Marion, Iowa, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was 76 years old. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Steve was born in Algona, Iowa, to Frances Clayberg Sprague and Walter L. Friesner, and Earl Clifton Sprague. He lived in Algona before moving to Ames, Iowa, and later...
Nathaniel "Nate" Jay Cach-Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Nathaniel “Nate” Jay Cach-Smith, 18, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held.
Nate was born on November 16, 2007, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ashley...
Gary Richard Anderson
Feb 16, 2026
Gary Richard Anderson, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on February 16, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held in the summer of 2026 at English River Church of the Brethren Cemetery in South English, Iowa.
Gary was born on December 30, 1945, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Richard Bliss Anderson...
Wayne Eugene Severtson
Feb 16, 2026
Wayne Eugene Severtson, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A Graveside Service will take place at 9:30...
David "Dave" George Shaw
Feb 15, 2026
David “Dave” George Shaw, 82, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a Rosary beginning at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian...
John G. McAreavy
Feb 15, 2026
John G. McAreavy, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2026. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Marion, where visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Mass. Father...
Joan Marie Snodgrass
Feb 15, 2026
Joan Marie Snodgrass, 86, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no visitation or services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Joan was born on May 25,...
Thomas Lee Gaddie
Feb 14, 2026
Tom was lifted above with absolute conviction. Cooper DeJean in no way signaled for a fair catch. Cooper returned that ball to the house and it was game over. Period and end of conversation. Tom loved all sports, especially the Hawkeyes and the Cubs.
Playing high school basketball alongside legendary sharpshooter Joe Keith for Little Delhi had an 88-9 record. Tom...
Janet Gayle Stearns-Brooks
Feb 13, 2026
Janet Gayle Stearns-Brooks, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Central Church of Christ, 1500 1st Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at...
Michael "Mike" Starr
Feb 11, 2026
Michael “Mike” Starr, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids with Military Honors.
Mike was born February 2, 1950,...
Shawn Eric McDonald
Feb 10, 2026
Shawn Eric McDonald, 53, of NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial...
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Evans
Feb 10, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Evans, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. on Monday, with Pastor Rhea Evanson...
Rebecca Jo "Becky" (Danly) Sawyer
Feb 10, 2026
Rebecca Jo “Becky” (Danly) Sawyer, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on Monday at the...
Linda Lee Shakespeare
Feb 10, 2026
Linda Lee Shakespeare, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Private family inurnment will take place at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Linda was born February 10, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of William and Opal (Wilkinson) Lingo. She married Clifton Lee...
Charlotte Irene Wyman
Feb 9, 2026
Charlotte Wathen Wyman, 86, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, Iowa, on Monday, February 23, 2026. Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m., with a burial at Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City.
Born in...
John Fredrick Biederman
Feb 9, 2026
John Fredrick Biederman, 66, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
John was born on July 2,...
Kathy Stickley
Feb 9, 2026
Kathy Stickley, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Kloie Daleen Lehman
Feb 7, 2026
Kloie Daleen Lehman, 24, of Shueyville, Iowa, ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with her family by her side.
Kloie was born on May 22, 2001, in Cedar Rapids to Bill and Cheryl (Brodt) Lehman. God created Kloie special, which limited her abilities here on earth, but did...
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