Obituaries

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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,...

Joseph 'Joe' Acker Sr.

Joseph 'Joe' Acker Sr.

Apr 5, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Acker, Sr., 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, April 5, 2021, from complications following an illness. Private family services will be held. All invited guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Joe was born on September 2, 1951, in...

Alison Renae Moore

Alison Renae Moore

Apr 4, 2021

Alison Renae Moore, 41, died after a short illness on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Reverend Roger Grandia will officiate. Family and friends may gather from 2 – 3 p.m. on Saturday...

James Alan Lee

James Alan Lee

Apr 4, 2021

James Alan Lee, of Iowa City, and formerly of the Troy Mills area, died peacefully on April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday, after a short illness. Jim was the eldest son of James Wesley and Jewel Catherine Lee. He was born on February 18, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island, while his father was serving overseas in the military. In 1950, the...

John Powers

John Powers

Apr 4, 2021

John Powers, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Easter morning after a long battle with the effects of Agent Orange. A visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Sharon United Methodist Church, 1809 9th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. on Thursday at...

Zaine A. Stevens-Talley

Zaine A. Stevens-Talley

Apr 4, 2021

Zaine A. Stevens-Talley, 26 years old, born May 10, 1994, our son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin passed this week. The family will greet friends from noon till 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home...

Kathryn Marie Cassidy

Kathryn Marie Cassidy

Apr 4, 2021

Kathryn Marie Cassidy, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed of natural causes on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Hiawatha Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Kathryn was born on March 18, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Andrew and Lenore Charipar. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1950 and married the...

Joy Ann Luko

Joy Ann Luko

Apr 4, 2021

Joy Ann Luko, 84, of Marion, passed away from cancer on April 4, 2021, at the St. Luke’s Transitional Center in Cedar Rapids. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a funeral service...

Lisa Mae Pisney

Lisa Mae Pisney

Apr 4, 2021

Lisa Mae Pisney, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing....

Trudi Lynn Kesterson

Trudi Lynn Kesterson

Apr 3, 2021

Trudi Lynn Kesterson, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her home. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at First Open Bible Church, 1911 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405. A Memorial Service will take place the following week at 5 p.m. on...

Charlotte J. Eldred

Charlotte J. Eldred

Apr 2, 2021

Charlotte J. Eldred, 79, of Urbana, Iowa, died Friday, April 2, 2021. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A private funeral Mass will be held. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Spencers Grove, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested...

Rosetta Tyson

Rosetta Tyson

Mar 30, 2021

Rosetta Tyson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream...

Corrine C. Sauer

Corrine C. Sauer

Mar 29, 2021

Corrine C. Sauer, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Luther Manor Care in Dubuque, Iowa. Graveside Service for Corrine will be held, Friday, April 2, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at the Coggon Cemetery, Coggon, Iowa. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. All guests are respectfully encouraged to wear a mask and...

Diane Lynn Arnold

Diane Lynn Arnold

Mar 28, 2021

Diane Lynn Arnold, 69, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home. A private funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, Iowa, with Reverend Nick March officiating. Inurnment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....