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Kathleen "Kay" Halloran
Jun 14, 2026
Kathleen "Kay" Halloran, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Hallmar Village in Marion, Iowa.
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Jeffrey Glenn Shaver
Jun 14, 2026
Jeffrey Glenn Shaver, age 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. He was born October 5, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Leland and Sue (Sakulin) Shaver. He was a 1981 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After serving eight...
Joyce Ann Callahan
Jun 14, 2026
Joyce Ann (Strief) Callahan, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 1790 14th Street, Marion, Iowa, where the family...
Gene Mathews
Jun 13, 2026
Strengthened by the Sacraments of the Holy Church, Gene Mathews was called home by our Heavenly Father and entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2026.
Gene was born at home on October 19, 1937, in Burr Oak, Iowa to his parents Leo and Florence Mathews, and had a life fully lived. One that cannot be summarized into a few paragraphs...
Wayne Lee McMurrin
Jun 13, 2026
Wayne Lee McMurrin, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, June 13, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery in Prairieburg, Iowa. The family will host a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Central City American Legion Post 421, 6 Central City Road, Central City,...
Jolene Niehaus
Jun 13, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, niece and friend, Jolene Niehaus of rural Edgewood, Iowa. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Jolene’s life will be held...
Pauline Elizabeth Olinger
Jun 12, 2026
Pauline Elizabeth Olinger, 105, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial...
Nick Schaub
Jun 10, 2026
Nicholas John Schaub, 50, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away in his home unexpectedly on June 10, 2026, leaving behind his heartbroken family, friends, and music community who all loved him deeply.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404....
Elinor Ruth Alshouse
Jun 9, 2026
Elinor Ruth Alshouse, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at King of Kings Lutheran...
Marvin "Marv" Ray Aldrich
Jun 8, 2026
Marvin “Marv” Ray Aldrich, 75, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Golden Prairie Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Marv was born on August...
Dorothy Ann Hingtgen
Jun 6, 2026
Dorothy Ann Hingtgen, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as a result of age-related illnesses. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, where a one-hour visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be held at a later...
Clarann Rae Dvorak
Jun 6, 2026
Clarann Rae Dvorak, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2026. A private family graveside service will be held at Blodgett Cemetery in Central City, Iowa, with Pastor Rick Gail officiating.
Born on November 15, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Clarann was the beloved daughter of Ernest “Ernie" and Frieda...
William "Bill" F. Moffatt
Jun 5, 2026
William “Bill” F. Moffatt, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A private family graveside Service took place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Reverend Kenneth Glaser officiating. A Memorial Mass for Bill is being...
James "Jim" Bernard Moroney
Jun 5, 2026
James “Jim” Moroney, 85, of Winthrop, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Private Family Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home with...
Lois Faye Schantz
Jun 3, 2026
Lois Faye Schantz, 84, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Service will be held at a later date at Alburnett Christian Church. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Lois was born on December 29, 1941, in Urbana, Iowa,...
Arnold "Arnie" Ralph Kula
May 31, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Ralph Kula, 68, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. A graveside service for the family took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Prairieburg, Iowa, with Reverend Dennis Miller officiating. Next month, the Kula family will greet friends and family...
Marcy Carin Pease
May 30, 2026
Marcy Carin Pease, 47, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on May 30, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 1000 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar...
Robert "Bob" John Schillig
May 30, 2026
Robert J. Schillig, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed into eternal life on the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Marion, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at St. Pius Catholic Church, located at 4949 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa...
George Roger Castek
May 29, 2026
George Roger Castek, 84, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Anchor Bible Church, Center Point. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, at the church. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point is assisting...
Cindy Rae Wittenburg
May 29, 2026
Cindy Rae Wittenburg, 70, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the funeral...
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