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Samuel Edward Dillon
Jul 20, 2026
Samuel Edward Dillon, 79, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Oldorf Hospice House. Per his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Lowe Park in the Hickory Room (4500 N. 10th Street, Marion,...
Kathleen "Kathee" Anne McCright
Oct 13, 2026
Kathleen “Kathee” Anne McCright, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Celebration of Life to begin at 4 p.m.
Following her graduating...
Larry Warren Edwards
Oct 13, 2026
Larry Warren Edwards, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the church. Inurnment will...
Ted Dunham Shelly
Oct 12, 2026
Ted Dunham Shelly, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home, in Manchester. In accordance with Ted’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, is assisting the family.
Full obituary to follow.
David Dale Arnold
Oct 12, 2026
David Dale Arnold, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
David was born on February 6, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Walter Arnold and Ione Gertrude Butz. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1976 and attended Kirkwood Community College...
Marlene Louise Steadman
Oct 11, 2026
Marlene Louise Steadman, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Lafayette Cemetery in Alburnett, Iowa.
Marlene was born on September 29, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Reed) Herman. She was a graduate...
Mary Lou Zenor
Oct 11, 2026
Mary Lou Zenor, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Unity Point Transitional Care Center with her family by her side on Sunday, October 11, 2026. A private family celebration will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home assisted the family.
Mary Lou was born on May 12, 1935 in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Beatrice Brantner...
Harry Louie Simonsen
Oct 7, 2026
Harry Louie Simonsen, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, just 10 days before his 89th birthday. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have taken place. There will be no public visitation or services. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Shade...
Marcia K. David
Oct 7, 2026
Marcia K. David, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Marcia...
Dennis Lee Candler
Oct 7, 2026
Dennis Lee Candler, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Dennis was born January 21, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of John Leonard Candler and Betty Jane Manahl. He graduated from Washington High School in the...
Alice Marie Soppe
Oct 6, 2026
Alice Marie Soppe, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026, with Scripture Service beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, at St. Mary...
Vickie "Susan" Fruendt
Oct 6, 2026
Vickie “Susan” Fruendt, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Guests are encouraged to wear Iowa Hawkeye attire in honor of Susan. A livestream of the memorial service...
Cindy Marie Wall
Oct 6, 2026
Cindy Marie Wall, 71, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Monticello Nursing Home. A Private Family Inurnment will be held at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa.
Cindy was born on February 6, 1955, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, the daughter of Donald and Janet (Skeries) Wall. She was a 1974 graduate of Linn-Mar High...
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...
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