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Heath James Marti
Apr 17, 2025
Heath James Marti, 52, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Heath was born in Waukon, IA, on September 10, 1972. As a young child, he was adventurous, curious, and had the best imagination. A little daredevil which continued into his teenage years. He took an interest in BMX freestyle and became so good...
Betty Jane Candler
Apr 16, 2025
Betty J. (Manahl) Candler, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara (Rick) Stellmach of Iowa City; two sons, Dennis and David (Dawn) Candler, of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Mike (Samantha) and John (Na) Stellmach, Josh (Sarah), and Justin (Emily) Candler, Erin (Matt) Hall, Sierra Candler, Kali (Ryan) Wegner,...
Linda Lee Zimmerman
Apr 16, 2025
Linda Lee Zimmerman, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, April 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.
Linda was born January 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Neva (Oliver) Zimmerman. She retired from the Cedar Rapids Community School District...
June Wise
Apr 15, 2025
June Wise, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linwood...
Jerry Pashan
Apr 14, 2025
Jerry Pashan, 91, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Monday, April 14, 2025. A private family Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Jerry was born on September 16, 1933, in Morris, Minnesota, the son of Earl and Vivian (Foster) Pashan. He graduated...
Francis Marschall Mangold
Apr 13, 2025
Francis Marschall Mangold, 85, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with visitation an hour prior. A private family inurnment will occur at Calvary Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa.
Francis was born on November 17, 1939,...
Blaine A. Holub
Apr 13, 2025
The Lord above has tried taking him from this Earth many times, but every time, he stood firm and said, "No, I'm not ready." This time was the final time, and he said, "I'm ready. They are ready, and everything will be fine." So, with one last silent “see ya, have fun” he went peacefully in his sleep.
Blaine A. Holub,...
Richard E. Balvanz
Apr 13, 2025
Richard E. Balvanz, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 13, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the funeral home.
Richard was born on June...
Charlene Frances Wharton
Apr 12, 2025
Charlene Frances Wharton, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with family by her side. The visitation for Charlene will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at...
Kathleen Marie Moenk
Apr 11, 2025
Kathleen Marie Moenk, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, there will be no services held at this time. A private family interment will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting...
Alden Benjamin Andersen, Jr.
Apr 10, 2025
Alden Benjamin Andersen, Jr., 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Visitation: 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Alden was born May 9, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Alden Benjamin and Gertrude M. (Baldwin)...
Rex Oliver Parsons Jr.
Apr 10, 2025
Rex Oliver Parsons Jr., 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22,...
Burton John Davis
Apr 9, 2025
Burton John Davis, 61, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Paul...
Harriet Marie Fisher
Apr 9, 2025
Harriet Marie Fisher, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home. A Visitation will be from 12 - 1 p.m. on Monday April 14, 2025, at Christ Community Church, located at 3000 Alburnett Road in Marion, where a Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Coffin’s Grove Cemetery in Manchester,...
Darleen Audrey Baty-Brokens
Apr 9, 2025
Darleen Audrey Baty-Brokens, 97, of Robins, Iowa, formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Emery Place in Robins. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Troy Mills Cemetery, in Troy Mills,...
Janis Mae Ferguson
Apr 8, 2025
Janis Mae Ferguson, 88, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, 316 Vine Street in Center Point. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14,...
Merle Leroy Henderson
Apr 7, 2025
Merle Leroy Henderson, 96, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, where the family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the service time....
Marlys Marie Law
Apr 4, 2025
Marlys Marie Law, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Faith Bible Church with Pastor Steve Benton officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 10 AM on Tuesday...
Elodie Marie Greif
Apr 4, 2025
Elodie M. Greif, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Loving wife and mother, proud grandmother, loyal fan of Iowa State and University of Iowa sports. Elodie was born on March 12, 1936, in Walker, Iowa. She was the daughter of Bernard and Josephine (VanSteenhuyse) Brecht. She...
Dorothy Rose Tesdahl
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy Rose Tesdahl, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.
Dorothy was born on April 7, 1941,...
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