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Karen Kay Crutchley
Oct 4, 2026
Karen Kay Crutchley, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at First Open Bible Church, with visitation beginning two hours before the service.
Karen was born December 11, 1945, in Iowa, the daughter of Edwin...
Kristine G. Stevens
Oct 3, 2026
Kristine G. Stevens, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on October 12, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date.
Kristine was born February 1, 1931, in Nemaha,...
Joan Marie Akers
Oct 3, 2026
“A heart that has broken, is a heart that has been loved.” A verse echoing the gift Joan Marie Kaufman was to her family and friends. Joan Marie Kaufman Akers passed away peacefully on the morning of October 3, 2026. Born February 19, 1940, in Tama County, Iowa, she was the youngest daughter of Albert and Mabel (Behounek) Kaufman. She...
Steve T. Christ
Oct 2, 2026
Steve T. Christ, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, October 2, 2026. A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on October 23, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the memorial service may...
Carol Ann (Davison) Davis
Oct 2, 2026
Carol Ann (Davison) Davis, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on October 24, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, following the service.
Carol was born December 22, 1938, in Moulton, Iowa,...
Cecil Robert Powell Jr.
Oct 1, 2026
Cecil Robert Powell Jr., 77, of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his Minnesota home surrounded by loved ones. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a visitation from 12 to 2 p.m. Burial with full military...
LaVon Darlene Witte
Sep 30, 2026
LaVon Darlene Witte, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
LaVon was born on October 7, 1933, near Volga Township, Iowa, the daughter...
Gloria Rachel Caroline (Buraas) Wilson
Sep 30, 2026
Gloria Rachel Caroline (Buraas) Wilson, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial...
Beverly (Sage) Howard
Sep 29, 2026
Beverly (Sage) Howard, a woman of profound faith, unwavering strength, and endless love, went home to be with her lord and savior on September 29, 2026. A beautiful and caring woman was called home after years of ongoing medical issues. She is finally at peace.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids,...
Jill Marie Herring Nachtman
Sep 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jill Marie Herring Nachtman. Jill passed away suddenly at her home in San Francisco, California, on September 28, 2026. She was born in Silvis, Illinois, on October 21, 1980, to Julie and James Herring. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids,...
Teresa Ann Pilipovic
Sep 26, 2026
Teresa Ann Pilipovic, 59, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Springville American Legion Post, 252 Broadway Street, Springville....
Delores J. McKenzie
Sep 26, 2026
Delores J. McKenzie, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, September 26, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. on October 16, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on October 16, 2026, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Springfield Cemetery, Delta, Iowa.
Delores was born June...
Darlene Kay Lerch
Sep 26, 2026
Darlene Kay (Straka) Lerch, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at...
Connie Marie Rust
Sep 25, 2026
Connie Marie Rust, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Connie was born on February 18, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Burkdall) Huffman. She was a...
Roger Landon Reid
Sep 25, 2026
Roger Landon Reid, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Community of Christ, located at 1500 Blairs Ferry Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233, with a Memorial...
Susan J. Stevenson, PhD
Sep 24, 2026
Susan J. Stevenson, PhD, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026. A private family graveside service will take place at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family.
Susan was born June 6, 1951, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Norman J....
Matthew “Matt” J. Barta
Sep 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew “Matt” J. Barta, 64, on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose kindness reached every corner of his world.
Matt was born on September 27th, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Charles and Mary Ann Barta. He was the youngest of 10, which led...
Gerald "Jerry" James Mattson
Sep 24, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” James Mattson, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1230 English Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
Jerry was born on December 27, 1957,...
John Robert "Bob" Claypool
Sep 22, 2026
John Robert “Bob” Claypool, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Arlene by his side, holding his hand, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. To honor and celebrate Bob’s life on his 89th birthday, a Masonic Service will begin at...
Marguerite Celia Andrews
Sep 22, 2026
Marguerite Celia Andrews, 90, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bickford of Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will be held at a later date...
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