Obituaries

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Victor 'Vic' Youngs

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

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,...

Jackie Durbala

Jackie Durbala

Apr 20, 2021

Jackie Durbala, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at West Ridge Care Center. A private Mass for family and close friends will take place on Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Mt. Calvary, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and...

Dimitrius Campbell

Dimitrius Campbell

Apr 20, 2021

Dimitrius Campbell, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Dimitrius was born on April 27, 1959, in Chicago, the son of Enoch and Mary Ellen (Campbell) Hymon. He worked for Perkins Moving Company in Chicago until his retirement. Dimitrius was...

Gertrude "Gertie" Anna Hemphill

Gertrude "Gertie" Anna Hemphill

Apr 19, 2021

Gertrude “Gertie” Anna Hemphill, 108, of Walker, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021, at her home. She touched so many lives, and was a grandmother to all. While we mourn such a great loss, we celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Walker...

Mildred "Midge" Rollins

Mildred "Midge" Rollins

Apr 19, 2021

Midge Rollins, 74, passed away after a long cancer battle on April 19th, 2021, surrounded by her family who she loved fiercely and who loved her just as much. Midge is able to join her husband Jim in Heaven along with her mom and many other relatives and friends. Midge was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 9th, 1946...

Lynn Marie Pavlicek

Lynn Marie Pavlicek

Apr 19, 2021

Lynn Marie Pavlicek, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. There will be no funeral or visitation per Lynn’s wishes. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Lynn was born in Cedar Rapids to Arnold and Shirley Pavlicek on June...

James A. Hilsenbeck

James A. Hilsenbeck

Apr 19, 2021

James A. Hilsenbeck, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a Vigil Service at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Deacon Jeff Volker. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,...

Marlene A. Evans

Marlene A. Evans

Apr 17, 2021

Marlene A. Evans, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, after a brief illness. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021, followed by a visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Donald J. Hoeger

Donald J. Hoeger

Apr 17, 2021

Donald “Don” J. Hoeger, 78, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, with a Scripture Service to follow at 7:00 p.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Mary Ellen Wright

Mary Ellen Wright

Apr 17, 2021

Mary Ellen Wright, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, April 17, 2021. Family will greet friends from 4 -7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids with limited attendance. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All guests...

Florence Chlodene Williams

Florence Chlodene Williams

Apr 16, 2021

Florence Chlodene Williams, 86, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, from Covid-19, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and due to the pandemic, there will be no services held at this time. A celebration of Florence’s life will be planned for a later date. Florence...

Mary Anne Dale

Mary Anne Dale

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Anne Dale, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, with her family by her side. A private Funeral Mass will take place at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Those in attendance are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social...

Lorena 'Kay' Feldmann

Lorena 'Kay' Feldmann

Apr 14, 2021

Lorena “Kay” Feldmann, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Al Gardner

Al Gardner

Apr 13, 2021

Al Gardner, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his home. Per Alan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice...

Rod Charles Saari

Rod Charles Saari

Apr 10, 2021

Rod Saari, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m....

Franklin Marion Pierce

Franklin Marion Pierce

Apr 8, 2021

Franklin Marion Pierce, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Franklin proudly served in the United States Army and retiring as a Staff Sargent. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Rosita; six children; and many extended family members.

Marjorie D. Barr

Marjorie D. Barr

Apr 8, 2021

Marjorie D. Barr, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. A private funeral service will be held and a celebration of life at a later date. Burial: Linwood Cemetery....

David Lee Foster

David Lee Foster

Apr 7, 2021

David Lee Foster, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home. A Celebration of David’s life will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. with a Memorial Service being held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the VFW Post #788 at 3240 Southgate Place SW in Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear...

Alvin Vincent "Al" Miller

Alvin Vincent "Al" Miller

Apr 6, 2021

Alvin Vincent “Al” Miller, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2021. Iowa services for Al were held Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, and may be viewed under "photos and videos or media," on his obituary page at www.mudochfuneralhome.com . Indiana services will be held May 1, 2021, at the Oxford Federated Church,...