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David Malausky
Jun 9, 2025
David Malausky, 80, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lived a life of purpose and passion, both as an educator and coach, and as a master storyteller. A time to celebrate this extraordinary man will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at...
Donald "Don" Elmer Stamy
Jun 8, 2025
Donald “Don” E. Stamy, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the UnityPoint Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids. In accordance with his wishes, a private memorial service will take place at a future date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Don was born on May 19, 1933, the...
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Jun 6, 2025
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia(18). Brillante luz que iluminó nuestro camino que repentinamente dejó de latir. Dejándonos sumidos en un irreparable dolor.
Te recordamos por tu maravillosa sonrisa y tu belleza infinita y brillantez.
Tu amor por la literatura y la escritura te llevaron a soñar en grande.
Gracias infinitas por tu enseñanza , te amaremos hasta el infinito. Tu padre Iván, madre Marizol...
Luke Daniel Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
Luke Daniel Mitchell, 26, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. Cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11...
Robert "Rob" James Rohwedder
Jun 5, 2025
Robert “Rob” James Rohwedder, 72, of Marion, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior....
Robert "Bob" Allen Anderson
Jun 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Allen Anderson, age 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully on June 3, 2025. He was loved dearly and will be missed by family and friends.
Bob is survived by his children Mark (Carla) Anderson, Rick (Deb) Anderson, Bruce (Sandra) Anderson, Don Anderson (Jane Dohrmann), Ron (Carol) Anderson-Lehman, grandchildren Paige (Evan) Freitager, Nicole (Jesse) Dougherty, Alicia Anderson (Jason Daniels),...
Susan Mary Gerlits
Jun 3, 2025
Susan Mary Gerlits of Jerico Springs, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday June 3rd, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graveside service will follow at...
LaVonne "Bonnie" G. Rule
Jun 2, 2025
LaVonne “Bonnie” G. Rule, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Winslow House Care facility in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the...
Donald LeRoy Rawson
Jun 2, 2025
Donald LeRoy Rawson, age 88, of Hiawatha, formerly of Coggon and Troy Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Born on Valentines Day, February 14th, 1937, in Cedar Rapids to Dorr and Anna (Weber) Rawson, Don lived a life full of love and dedication.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 44 years,...
Jacqueline Kepros
Jun 1, 2025
Jacqueline Kepros passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, after a long battle with lung disease. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
She was born in Pontrefact, England to Tom and Betty (Topham) Robinson. Jackie moved to Cornwall, England where she fell...
Bryan Patrick Houlahan
Jun 1, 2025
Bryan Patrick Houlahan, 57, of Coggon, Iowa, died Sunday, June 1, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.
Bryan was born on October 27, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to James Patrick Houlahan and Sandra Kay (Koppenhaver) Christensen. He graduated with the...
Mary Lois Newton
May 31, 2025
Mary Lois Newton, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed on toward her next life’s journey on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The Views of Marion. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at...
Douglas M. Johnson
May 29, 2025
Douglas M. Johnson, 85, of Solon, Iowa, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Radiant Church in Cedar Rapids, with an informal visitation to begin one hour prior. A private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
Winnie Warren
May 29, 2025
Winnie Warren, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon in Lisbon, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at noon. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Marion. Rev. Brody Tubaugh will officiate, and burial will follow the services at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids....
Gary Lee Nesteby
May 29, 2025
Gary Lee Nesteby, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away in hospice care at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Marion.
Gary was born on March 8, 1948, in Oelwein, Iowa, to the late Gerald and Dorothy (Gamm)...
Dan Demmer
May 29, 2025
Dan Demmer, 65, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away after a 5-month battle with lung cancer on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Hillside Community Church in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the church. Private family burial will take...
Paul H. Croy
May 28, 2025
Paul H. Croy
I was born Jan 29, 1932, in Iowa City to the parents of William and Bessie Croy. I spent most of my growing up years in Solon, IA. I graduated from Solon High School in May 1951. After graduation I went to work for Firestone Rubber Co in Iowa City. In Sept 1951. I was drafted in the...
Jeanine T. Decker
May 27, 2025
Jeanine was born on February 23, 1964, in Chicago. She married Troy Decker on December 31, 1992. She is survived by her husband, Troy, her daughter, Kristan Kelleher, and her brothers, Frank (Diane) Flider and Robert (Jean) Flider. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Frances Flider.
Jeanine was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend. She was...
Don W. Rees
May 26, 2025
Don W. Rees, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Views of Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, located at 802 12th Street in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is...
Eugene "Gene" S. Henry
May 25, 2025
Eugene “Gene” S. Henry died peacefully at home in Marion, Iowa, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Oak Shade Cemetery, in Marion, with Reverend Jeff Frohner officiating.
Gene was born on September 16, 1928, in Foley, Minnesota, the son of Charles Albert and...
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