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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....
Bonita "Bonnie" Price
Mar 8, 2026
Bonita “Bonnie” Price, 90, passed away on March 8th, 2026, in her home. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery...
Alla Cross
Mar 7, 2026
Alla Cross, 62, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Charles "Chuck" Allen Sherman
Mar 6, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Allen Sherman, 82, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home in Center Point, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held at Walker Cemetery in Walker, Iowa.
Chuck was...
Carolyn Joyce Holveck
Mar 5, 2026
Carolyn Joyce Holveck, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with services following at 11:00 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home in Center Point, Iowa. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery in Center Point, Iowa.
Carolyn was born in Cedar Rapids to...
Laura Kay Taylor
Mar 3, 2026
Laura Kay Taylor, 59, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Celebration of Life to begin at 3 p.m., with Certified Celebrant Suzanne Seigel Renner....
Glenda Jane Grant
Mar 3, 2026
Glenda Jane (Barnes) Grant, 89, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....
John "Jack" Joseph Gillick
Mar 2, 2026
John Joseph “Jack” Gillick, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation one-hour prior. A Celebration of Life will follow at...
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