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Firmin "Doc" Stallman
Jul 13, 2026
Firmin “Doc” Stallman, 98, of Center Point, Iowa, died Monday, July 13, 2026, at Center Point Heights. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Urbana. Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Vernon Cooper
Jul 12, 2026
Vernon “Vern” Wayne Cooper, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. The family will greet friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at FaithLife Church in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the church....
Linda M. (Watkins) Thompson
Jul 12, 2026
Linda M. (Watkins) Thompson, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, July 12, 2026, after a battle with diabetes and dementia. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Linda was born...
Vaclav Ondrej Hasek
Jul 11, 2026
Vaclav Ondrej Hasek, 55, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center after an extraordinarily courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Throughout his illness, he met every challenge with determination and a desire to keep living the life he loved.
Vaclav was born on May 6, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Ondrej Frank and Nancy...
Glaine Michael Coleman
Jul 10, 2026
With hearts that are forever changed, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, son, father, uncle, and friend, Glaine M. Coleman of Marion, Iowa. Glaine was born on May 27, 1970, the son of Bert and Nancy (McQuown) Coleman; and on Friday, July 10, 2026, God gently called him home.
There are some people who never ask for the spotlight…...
Jerry Lee Cameron
Jul 10, 2026
Jerry Lee Cameron, 85, of Troy Mills, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Troy Mills...
Emmanuel Yaw Agyepong-Yeboah
Jul 7, 2026
Emmanuel Yaw Agyepong-YeboahSeptember 7, 1948 – July 7, 2026
Emmanuel Yaw Agyepong-Yeboah, a dedicated scholar, librarian, and beloved family patriarch, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 77.
Early Life and EducationEmmanuel was born in Juaso, Ghana, to the late Godfrey and Sophia Yeboah. Growing up with a deep passion for knowledge, he pursued...
Richard "Dick" Dean Bowers
Jul 7, 2026
Richard “Dick” Dean Bowers, 79, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at home. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Alice Methodist Church in Center Point. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Alice Cemetery in rural Center Point with...
Alvin Walter Moeller
Jul 7, 2026
Alvin Walter Moeller, 94, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Hallmar Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic...
Diane Blakley
Jul 7, 2026
Diane Blakley, 71, of Urbana, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Diane was born on March 2, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
Sophia "Sophie" Marie Pionek
Jul 6, 2026
Sophia "Sophie" Marie Pionek, 26, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026, leaving behind a family, school, and community forever changed by her kindness, compassion, and unwavering belief in others. Though her life was far too short, Sophie's influence reached far beyond the classroom. She inspired, encouraged, and uplifted countless students and colleagues through her...
Paul S. Simonsen
Jul 6, 2026
Paul S. Simonsen, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories of Paul from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A memorial...
Robin Kay Williams
Jul 6, 2026
Robin Williams, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion.
Robin was born on January 5, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Darwin and Mardell (Mason) Kohl. She was...
Tony Allan Chapman
Jul 4, 2026
Tony Allan Chapman, 59, of Springville, Iowa, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service celebrating Tony’s...
Deborah W. Patterson
Jul 3, 2026
Deborah W. Patterson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 3, 2026. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Deborah was born on May 29, 1954, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Ray and Lyla (Mick) Williams....
Richard "Rich" James Foens
Jul 3, 2026
Richard “Rich” James Foens, 87, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a...
Vivian Irene Moore
Jul 2, 2026
Vivian Irene Moore, 85, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services will be held at this time. A private committal will take place at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Vivian...
Stanley "Stan" Amil Lawrence
Jul 1, 2026
Stanley “Stan” Amil Lawrence, 94, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Central City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Stephen...
Danny Alan Fields
Jun 27, 2026
Danny Alan Fields, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
Danny was born on February 6, 1952, to Carl and Lila (Jeffries) Fields. He...
Fonda Elaine Carris
Jun 27, 2026
Fonda Elaine Carris, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, with visitation one hour prior. A Family Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Keota Cemetery...
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