Obituaries

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Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Oct 25, 2021

Ralph Richardson, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the funeral home, with burial to...

Charles 'Chuck' Gene Hartman

Charles 'Chuck' Gene Hartman

Oct 25, 2021

Charles Gene “Chuck” Hartman, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died October 25, 2021, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Chuck was born February 10, 1956, the son of Charles Sr. and...

Donald J. Aldrich

Donald J. Aldrich

Oct 24, 2021

Donald J. Aldrich, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, October 24, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements. Don was born May 9, 1931, in Stanwood, Iowa, the son...

Mona L. Salow

Mona L. Salow

Oct 23, 2021

Our much-loved mom, Mona L. Salow, 83, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation for Mona will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home, Manchester. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Manchester with...

Don "Big" Tina

Don "Big" Tina

Oct 23, 2021

Don “Big” Drtina, 59, of Alburnett, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Robert "Bob" H. Sippel

Robert "Bob" H. Sippel

Oct 23, 2021

Robert “Bob” Harold Sippel, 91, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Marion Christian Church, located at 1050 McGowan Boulevard, in Marion. Funeral services will follow at 1...

Steve Wells

Steve Wells

Oct 22, 2021

Steven J. Wells, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. A celebration of life with family and close friends will be planned at a later date. Steve was born on October 3rd, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Bobby and Joyce Wells. He graduated from Marion High School...

Brenda Kay (Jackson) Carmody

Brenda Kay (Jackson) Carmody

Oct 22, 2021

Brenda Kay (Jackson) Carmody, 79, of Ely, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, surrounded by family. A Memorial Service may be held at a future time. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation service assisted the family. Brenda was dedicated to her family throughout her life and will be deeply missed. Brenda is survived by her husband, David Carmody of Ely,...

Paula Wilcox

Paula Wilcox

Oct 21, 2021

Paula J. Wilcox, 70, of Marion passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, in accordance with her wishes the casket will remain closed at all times. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Barbara Kydd

Barbara Kydd

Oct 20, 2021

Barbara J. Kydd, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at The Views of Marion. A Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Our Silent City...

Myron A. Wilcox

Myron A. Wilcox

Oct 20, 2021

Myron A. Wilcox, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. A reception will immediately...

Richard M. Luerkens

Richard M. Luerkens

Oct 19, 2021

Richard M. Luerkens, 75, of Toddville, Iowa, formerly of Central City, was carried home to his heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends and family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Marion, where a...

Larry Heald

Larry Heald

Oct 19, 2021

Larry E. Heald, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the funeral home...

Denise Greazel

Denise Greazel

Oct 18, 2021

Denise Greazel, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Pillar of Cedar Valley in Waterloo, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Iowa City. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements. Denise...

Doris Ann Henry

Doris Ann Henry

Oct 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Doris Ann Henry announce her passing on October 18, 2021. Visitation: 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a graveside service to immediately follow at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Doris was born May 13, 1946, the only child of...

John E. Young

John E. Young

Oct 18, 2021

John E. Young, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home. Burial will take place at a later date at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements. John was born June 3, 1969, in Cedar Rapids, the son...

Jim Mincks

Jim Mincks

Oct 18, 2021

James (Jim) A Mincks passed away on October 18, 2021, at the Mercy Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa following a brief illness. He chose to be cremated and his remains will then be inurned with his late wife Dixie in Iowa City, Iowa. Jim was born on July 26, 1928, in Drakesville, Iowa, to William and Vira Mincks, and was...

Scott Bird

Scott Bird

Oct 17, 2021

Scott Wayne Bird, 55, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Scott was born on March 9, 1966, in Cedar...

Arlo William Meyer

Arlo William Meyer

Oct 16, 2021

Arlo William Meyer, 95, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his residence at Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at Shueyville Cemetery, in Shueyville, Iowa. Arlo was born...

Doreen 'Dee' M. Thibault

Doreen 'Dee' M. Thibault

Oct 16, 2021

Doreen “Dee” M. Thibault, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice on Saturday, October 16, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at a later date at Baker...