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Laura R. Morris
Mar 13, 2025
Laura R. Morris, 71, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Hospice House in Hiawatha, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born July 23, 1953, as an only child to Col. Charles and Helen Miller in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated with the Class of 1972 from Lafayette High School...
David "Dave" Franklin Hoskins
Mar 13, 2025
David “Dave” Franklin Hoskins, 74, of Springville, Iowa, passed away, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held...
Joan E. Williams
Mar 12, 2025
Joan E. Williams, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Joan was born on November 21, 1932, in Vinton, Iowa, to Howard and Imogene (York)...
Nancy Wells Hawkins
Mar 11, 2025
Nancy Wells Hawkins, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Nancy’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.
Born on August 27, 1937, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, she was the...
Belinha Evelyn Hampton
Mar 10, 2025
Belinha Evelyn Hampton was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 7, 1934, to Florence “Lucille” Dingman and Marshal E. Dingman. She went to be with Jesus on March 10, 2025. Belinha is survived by her daughter, Melissa Catalana (Mark); and grandchildren, J. Mitchell Peters and Lydia Peters, all of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Stephen M. Van Slyke of Southeast...
John Henry Schneiter
Mar 10, 2025
John Henry Schneiter, 94, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. A private family joint inurnment for both John and Joan is being planned for a later date at Oakwood Cemetery...
Steven "Steve" Michael Edgar
Mar 10, 2025
Steven “Bruno” Michael Edgar, 70, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Family Services will be held, and cremation rites will be accorded. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Steve was born on October 5, 1954, in San Bernardino, California, the...
Carol Ann Bowden
Mar 9, 2025
Carol Ann Bowden, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at The Woodlands at Meth-Wick.
A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at...
Brenda Oakley
Mar 8, 2025
Brenda Oakley, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Visitation: 11 - 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a reception to immediately follow at 1 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. A private graveside burial will be held at...
Eugene 'Gene' Lawrence McLean
Mar 7, 2025
Eugene ‘Gene’ Lawrence McLean, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. As per Gene's request, cremation has taken place, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Gene was born on March 2, 1943, to Marion Myrtle Nessel and Eben Lang McLean in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He was united in marriage to...
Karen Frances Jacobs
Mar 7, 2025
Karen Frances Jacobs, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will...
Lynn Andrew Martin
Mar 6, 2025
Lynn Andrew Martin, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Lynn was born on September 6, 1970, to Kenneth and Rita (Berns) Martin. He graduated from Springville High School and attended the...
Alan Glen Martin
Mar 6, 2025
Alan Glen Martin, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Alan was born on July 29, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Kenneth and Rita (Berns) Martin. He graduated from Springville High...
Rita Jean Martin
Mar 6, 2025
Rita Jean Martin, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Private inurnment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rita was born on September 13, 1937, in Bankston, Iowa to Joseph and Monica (Winch) Berns. She graduated from St. Clement’s School...
Steven Ray George
Mar 6, 2025
Steven Ray George, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Steven was born on July 14, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, to Frank and Lela (Kennedy) George. At a very young age, he served honorably in United States Army during the Vietnam War. On February 12, 1978, he...
Florence Anna Moellers
Mar 6, 2025
Florence Anna Moellers, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Heritage Specialty Care. Friends may call from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Military rites performed by the Marine Corps League....
William Alan "Doc" Sunlin
Mar 6, 2025
William Alan "Doc" Sunlin, 84, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Antioch Christian Church in Marion. A celebration of life will follow at the church where the family will greet friends. Private inurnment at Riverside Cemetery in Anamosa, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Richard Rojek
Mar 5, 2025
Richard Rojek, 65, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Epic Event Center, located at 2987 Epic Drive in Marion, Iowa. He was born on November 10, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, and...
Melvena Esther McCoy
Mar 5, 2025
Melvena Esther McCoy, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Ted Jon Elson-Canfield
Mar 5, 2025
Ted (don't call him Theodore) Jon Elson-Canfield 1946-2025
Ted was born in Iowa Falls on January 7, 1946, to Kenneth M. and Lucille B. Canfield. He passed away peacefully on March 5th following a long illness.
If you didn't know Ted, he would introduce himself two different ways: first, as “The biggest Coke pusher in Iowa,” or second, as “A Ding-a-ling.” Those...
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