Obituaries
All Obituaries
Karen Ann Stanford
Oct 30, 2021
On October 30, 2021, Karen Ann Stanford of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the age of 62. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church - 120 Fifth Street NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52405; the family will be available at 3:00 p.m. for anyone wanting to pay respects...
Mary Catherine Pink
Oct 29, 2021
Mary C. Pink, 93, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with a Scripture service beginning at 4:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from 9 to 10...
Lisa Parsons
Oct 29, 2021
Lisa Parsons, 50, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Lisa‘s wishes are for those attending...
Lois Margaret Knockel
Oct 28, 2021
Lois Margaret Knockel, 61, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home in Marion. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Lois’ life is being planned for a later date. Lois was born on October 15, 1960, in Wisconsin, one of nine children to James and...
John Steve Sandor
Oct 28, 2021
John Steve Sandor, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, conducted by Pastor Steve Qualben. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting...
Kade Blackford
Oct 26, 2021
Kade Blackford, 24, of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on October 26, 2021. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Antioch Christian Church in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the church. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Ruth Leah (Ioerger) Streed
Oct 26, 2021
Ruth Leah Ioerger Streed, 103, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids. Ruth was born November 30, 1917, in Williams, Iowa, to Fred and Luella Ioerger. After Ruth earned a Bachelor...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


