Obituaries

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Theresa Lynn Poole

Theresa Lynn Poole

Jan 5, 2022

Theresa Lynn Poole, 57, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Springfield, Illinois. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family. Theresa was born January 18, 1964, the daughter of Howard and Gladys Holdman. She graduated from Lanphier High School in...

Bobby Lee Peacock

Bobby Lee Peacock

Jan 5, 2022

Bobby Lee Peacock, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Per his wishes, there will be no services or visitation for the public. Private graveside service for immediate family only will be held at a later date in Norway Cemetery in Norway, Iowa. Bobby was born June 16, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Leonard and Audrey...

Larry A. Wells

Larry A. Wells

Jan 5, 2022

Larry A. Wells, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home. A visitation will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Noelridge Christian Church, 7111 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the church from 5 – 6 p.m. Fellowship will follow...

Tasha R. Beard

Tasha R. Beard

Jan 4, 2022

Tasha R. Beard, 42, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022. A celebration of life will be family conducted at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Tasha was born December 26, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Anthony and Rebecca (Hudson) Beard. She graduated from Metro High School and...

Ronald Olinger

Ronald Olinger

Jan 4, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Olinger, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022, at the age of 66. His two-year battle with ALS showed his courage and faith in living life to its fullest. Despite the pain, Ron came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. The smile for which he was well known, never dimmed. Growing up, Ron...

Alice Pauline Freiburger

Alice Pauline Freiburger

Jan 3, 2022

Alice P. Freiburger, 90, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Visitation will be held, Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a Scripture Service and Rosary at 2:30 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with...

Donald E. Pospisil

Donald E. Pospisil

Jan 3, 2022

Donald “Don” Edward Pospisil, 80, of Bertram, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends and family from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Matthew A. Armstrong

Matthew A. Armstrong

Jan 3, 2022

Matthew A. Armstrong, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday January 3, 2022, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. No services are planned. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Matthew was born October 30, 1969, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Alan J. and Janet (Bell) Armstrong. He...

Gabriel Heims

Gabriel Heims

Jan 3, 2022

Gabriel “Gabe” P. Heims, 44, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place...

Dale M. 'Bud' Hegland

Dale M. 'Bud' Hegland

Jan 1, 2022

Dale M. “Bud” Hegland, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with the visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Bud was born on June...

Orin Alan Okken

Orin Alan Okken

Dec 31, 2021

Adored father, brother, and friend Orin Alan Okken, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 31st, 2021. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Orin was born May 24, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, but grew up in Toddville, Iowa. He was the son of Agnes Blanch Vopalka. On November 12, 1976, he...

Raymond Joseph Hugenel

Raymond Joseph Hugenel

Dec 31, 2021

Raymond Joseph Hugenel, 70, of Marion, Iowa died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family. Raymond was born March 8, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Joseph Arthur and Helen Mae (Brim) Hugenel. He served honorably...

Judy (Lowe) Manning

Judy (Lowe) Manning

Dec 31, 2021

Judy (Lowe) Manning, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, December 31, 2021. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids where a Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January...

Fr. Phillip E. Schmitt

Fr. Phillip E. Schmitt

Dec 31, 2021

Fr. Phillip E. Schmitt, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, December 31, 2021. His body was donated to the UI Deeded Body Program. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Archbishop Michael O. Jackels will officiate. Masks are recommended. A livestream of the funeral mass will...

Jatavias Cooper

Jatavias Cooper

Dec 31, 2021

Jatavias Cooper, 18, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Mississippi. A visitation will be held from 12 – 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Jatavias was born December 31, 2003,...

Michael Albert Nielsen

Michael Albert Nielsen

Dec 31, 2021

Michael Albert Nielsen, 56, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home in Central City. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. A celebration of Michael’s...

Mark Hillers

Mark Hillers

Dec 30, 2021

Mark Hillers, 60, of Edgewood formerly of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Edgewood. Visitation for Mark will be held, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Delhi. Additional Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, with a Scripture Service to follow at...

James David Crowley

James David Crowley

Dec 30, 2021

James David Crowley, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, December 30, 2021. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will take place...

Viktoria Dixon

Viktoria Dixon

Dec 29, 2021

Viktoria "Dora" Dixon, 84, of Marion, Iowa, was called home to be with God on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, conducted by Pastor Ray Peters. Burial will...

Charles R. Hough Jr.

Charles R. Hough Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Charles R. Hough, Jr., 77, of Central City, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Charles was born June 5, 1944,...