Obituaries
All Obituaries
Atticus Hwjchim Basurto Hargreaves
May 6, 2021
Atticus Hwjchim Basurto Hargreaves was born an angel on May 6, 2021. Survivors include his mother and father, Michelle Vang and Rigo Hargreaves both of Cedar Rapids; siblings, Tinley and Kingston Her; maternal grandmother, Kia Vang; paternal grandparents, Deanna Hargreaves, Robert Schaffino, Robbie Basurto; as well as aunts and uncles, Xong Vang, Pahoua Vang, Yeng Vang, Choua Vang, Tia Vang,...
Tammy Dee-Vaverka
May 5, 2021
Tammy Dee-Vaverka, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021. A visitation will be held from 3 – 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Tammy was born on September 27, 1963, in Waukon, Iowa, the...
Charles "Chuck" White
May 5, 2021
Charles White, 65, of Central City, Iowa, passed away from a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Private graveside services conducted by Celebrant,...
Marjorie Ellen "Marge" Schaefers
May 5, 2021
Marjorie Ellen “Marge” Schaefers, 84, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at The Views in Marion, surrounded by her loving family. A family Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A visitation will follow from 5 to...
Dennis 'Denny' 'Bullet' Norton
May 5, 2021
Dennis (Denny / Bullet) Neil Norton, 74, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, as a result of cancer. Mother Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get!” A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Hiawatha,...
Kenneth "Ken" D. Thompson
May 3, 2021
Kenneth D. Thompson, 87, of Lisbon, Iowa, son of Dewey and Estella (Fox) Thompson, was born on January 17, 1934, on a farm north of Arlington, Iowa. He passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on May 3, 2021. Ken attended country schools until seventh grade when his parents moved to Oelwein, Iowa, graduating from Oelwein High School in 1952. He...
Darrel R. Gire
May 3, 2021
Darrel R. Gire, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A private family service was held at Christ Community Church. Darrel was born September 22, 1930, in Fairfield, Iowa. He married Ann E. Knapp on January 28, 1954. He spent the majority of...
Michael David Fleming
May 2, 2021
Michael David Fleming died peacefully in the bosom of his family 2 May 2021 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Fleming, a music and dance critic was a Renaissance man of letters, a scholar of the Baroque, and an incisive newspaperman and interviewer. For example, he coaxed Van Cliburn to discuss his spectacular career for the first time in 25 years...
Michael J. Kriz
May 2, 2021
Michael J. Kriz, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday May 7, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A...
Joseph William Yanda
May 1, 2021
Joseph William Yanda, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A graveside will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Joseph was born on August 16, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donavon and Anne (Long) Yanda....
Susan "Sue" Marie Bullinga
May 1, 2021
Susan “Sue” Marie Bullinga, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home in Marion. Family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the funeral...
Loras Anthony 'Tony' Callahan
Apr 30, 2021
Loras Anthony “Tony” Callahan, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, conducted by...
Loy 'Fat' Gibbs
Apr 28, 2021
Loy “Fat” Gibbs, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at...
Ronald C. Johnson
Apr 28, 2021
Ronald C. Johnson, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids from complications associated with cancer treatment. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Ron was born November 18, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...
Fredrick C. Darrah
Apr 26, 2021
Fredrick C. Darrah, 79, of Palo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home in Palo. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, conducted...
Dennis R. Finder
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis R. Finder, 80, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Ft. Myers. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation following the ceremony until 4 p.m. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice...
Brent Lee Willcoxson
Apr 24, 2021
Brent Lee Willcoxson, 61, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Brent’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral...
Douglas 'Whitey' Metz
Apr 23, 2021
Douglas “Whitey” Metz, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with the funeral service to immediately follow at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear...
Victor 'Vic' Youngs
Apr 22, 2021
Victor “Vic” Youngs, 58, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask...
Carole Jean (Bunney) Borschel
Apr 22, 2021
Carole Jean (Bunney) Borschel, 83, of Anamosa, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Carole was born on March 26, 1938,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Iowa. With services throughout Iowa that are updated regularly. Find local Iowa obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
