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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...
Robert "Bob" George Hampton II
Mar 23, 2026
Robert “Bob” George Hampton II, 79, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at home. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and private family services will be held. A public celebration of his life is being planned.
Bob was born on November 6, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Robert and Bette (Oxley)...
Nancy Lee Rowe
Mar 23, 2026
Nancy Lee Rowe, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St....
Matthew Brian Keeler
Mar 22, 2026
Matthew Brian Keeler, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was 22 years old. He was born June 22, 2003, in Okinawa, Japan.
Matt loved with his whole heart, and showed it in small, quiet ways. His goal in life was to be able to take care of his sisters. He was known for his love...
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 services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Riverview Bible Church in Central City, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at...
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...
Thomas "Tommy" Hansen
Mar 20, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Hansen, 57, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The American Legion Post 671 at 68 3rd Street SE, Swisher, Iowa.
Tommy was born in Oelwein, Iowa to Thomas Hansen and Dixie (Weber) Burg. He worked at...
Teresa Marie McCumpsey
Mar 20, 2026
Teresa Marie McCumpsey, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Red Cedar Lodge at Wanatee Park (1700 Big Bluestem Dr, Marion, Iowa 52302).
Teresa was born on December 3, 1966,...
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...
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