Obituaries

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Rosemary Bernadine Rott

Rosemary Bernadine Rott

Nov 14, 2024

Rosemary Bernadine Rott, 85, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. There was a celebration of life held at New Covenant Bible Church on Saturday, November 16—a celebration for both Rosemary and her husband Marlin, who passed away on November 1,...

Ada Bell Diveley

Ada Bell Diveley

Nov 13, 2024

Ada Bell Diveley, 84, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab in Vinton, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 am. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, November 22 at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Ada was born...

Marcilee Marie Mcgraw

Marcilee Marie Mcgraw

Nov 13, 2024

Marcilee Marie McGraw, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Living Center West. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a one-hour Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Masonville,...

Bonnie Lee Martin

Bonnie Lee Martin

Nov 11, 2024

Bonnie Lee Martin: 1929 – 2024 of Cedar Rapids, IA. Born in Chariton, IA on the shortest day of the year December 21, Bonnie brought more than her share of sunshine into the world. She was born to Leo Brown, an innovative businessman and Charlene (Crozier) Brown, a compassionate yet strong willed mother; the result was Bonnie, a loving and...

Raymond J. Schirmer

Raymond J. Schirmer

Nov 11, 2024

Raymond J. Schirmer, 72, of Englewood, Florida, died Monday, November 11, 2024. In agreement with Ray's wishes, cremation has taken place. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ray was born on...

Herbert "Herb" Lee Bowers

Herbert "Herb" Lee Bowers

Nov 11, 2024

Herbert “Herb” Lee Bowers, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. Cremation has taken place, and a Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Dunkard Cemetery in Toddville, Iowa. Herb was born on May 26, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of five children to...

Judith M. Peal

Judith M. Peal

Nov 10, 2024

Judith M. Peal Born: August 4, 1941, to LeRoy and Ardith Schoon in Monticello, Iowa. Died: November 10, 2024, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Peal.

David Lee Glade

David Lee Glade

Nov 9, 2024

David Lee Glade, 66, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will host a Celebration of David’s life on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Marion American Legion Post 298, 625 31st St., Marion, Iowa 52302. Inurnment with full Military...

Carol Welsh

Carol Welsh

Nov 7, 2024

Carol Welsh, 76, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. November 16, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 10:30 a.m. Private family burial will be held at St. Michaels Cemetery, Holbrook, Iowa. Carol was born January 9, 1948, in Urbana, Iowa, the...

Marilyn Louise Burnell

Marilyn Louise Burnell

Nov 6, 2024

Marilyn Louise Burnell, 84, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service held. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment...

Donald 'Don' Bashus

Donald 'Don' Bashus

Nov 6, 2024

Donald “Don” Bashus, 72, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. Don was born April 6, 1952, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the son of LeRoy and Joanne (Underwood) Bashus. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the Class of 1970. Don served honorably in the...

Kurt Michael Packingham

Kurt Michael Packingham

Nov 5, 2024

Kurt Michael Packingham, 69, of Center Point, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. No services will be held at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point assisted the family. Kurt was born March 24, 1955, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Kenneth and Marguerite (Whittington) Packingham. Kurt...

Norman K. Zenor

Norman K. Zenor

Nov 5, 2024

Norman K. Zenor, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Ames, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Norman was born November 14, 1930, in Ames, Iowa, the son of Warren A. and Fern (Cross) Zenor. He graduated from Ames High School and attended Iowa State University and Michigan State University where...

Patricia 'Pat' Ann Clark

Patricia 'Pat' Ann Clark

Nov 5, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Ann Clark, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Cedar Rapids on July 15, 1937, Pat was the daughter of Herald and Dorothy (Sisco) Nichols. Growing up she fondly remembered fishing with her father and spending time baking, shopping, picnicking, and enjoying garage sales with her...

Patricia Kay Petty

Patricia Kay Petty

Nov 4, 2024

Patricia “Pat" Kay Petty, 78, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care in Mechanicsville, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Central City American Legion Hall, WAPSI Post 421,...

Dennis 'Denny' F. Dalecky

Dennis 'Denny' F. Dalecky

Nov 3, 2024

Dennis F. “Denny” Dalecky, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died November 3, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A livestream...

Linda Lee Prunty

Linda Lee Prunty

Nov 2, 2024

Linda Lee Prunty, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Swisher, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Meth-Wick Community. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Iowa. A livestream of the...

Patrick Henry Huber

Patrick Henry Huber

Nov 2, 2024

Patrick Henry Huber, 89, of Delhi, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics due to complications following a stroke. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville celebrated by his son, Rev. Henry Huber, concelebrated by Rev. Chris Podhajsky. Family...

Paul Eugene Buchanan

Paul Eugene Buchanan

Nov 1, 2024

Paul Eugene Buchanan, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Hallmar Village. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at King of King Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Paul was born on January 6, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, the...

Marlin Duane Rott

Marlin Duane Rott

Nov 1, 2024

Marlin Duane Rott, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 1, 2024. Shortly after his death, his beloved wife, Rosemary Rott, passed away as well on November 14, 2024. A joint Celebration of Life for Marlin and Rosemary will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, November...