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Richard A. Hemphill
Nov 15, 2020
Richard A. Hemphill, 76, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Per Richard’s wishes, there will be no public services. A private family graveside service will be held at Lafayette Cemetery in Alburnett, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Richard was born...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Nulle
Nov 14, 2020
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Nulle, 74, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa, with her family by her side. A private family graveside service was held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Wilcox Cemetery in rural Anamosa. A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral...
Ellen S. Irons
Nov 14, 2020
Ellen S. Irons, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Ellen’s Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020, (which follows Thanksgiving), at TownPlace Suites in Marion. The family requests casual...
Harriet Joan (Elder) Crandell
Nov 14, 2020
Harriet “Joan” (Elder) Crandell, 88, of Marion, Iowa, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 14, 2020, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. In agreement with her recent wishes, cremation has taken place. At this time there will be no funeral service held. A celebration of Joan’s life will be planned for a later date. Private committal services will take...
Lyle Howard Hughes
Nov 14, 2020
Lyle Howard Hughes, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. In agreement with Lyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. A private family committal will take place at a later date. Lyle was born on September 25, 1940, in Belmond, Iowa,...
Evelyn May Dunek
Nov 13, 2020
After a long life well-lived, Evelyn May Dunek, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, November 13, 2020. Surviving Evelyn are her three children: Dan (Lois) Dunek of Brownsville, Texas; Deb Dunek (Robert White) of Cedar Rapids; and Ron (Terrie) Dunek of Ankeny; five grandchildren: Joset Etzel (John Smith) of St. Louis, Missouri; Kelly (Joel) Douglas of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Ken (Heidi)...
Joyce A. Kubik
Nov 13, 2020
Joyce A. Kubik, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 13, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in...
Hannah Marie Varn
Nov 12, 2020
Hannah Marie Varn, 31, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Hannah, under “photos and videos or...
Robert 'Bob' J. Lala
Nov 11, 2020
Robert “Bob” J. Lala, 91, of Fairfax, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Walker, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing....
Norris And Jane Gronert
Nov 11, 2020
Norris “Norry” Gronert, 90, and Jane (McQuillen) Gronert, 89, of Marion, Iowa, succumbed to COVID-19 two hours apart, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Out of respect for the health of others, there will be no services at this time. Norry was born on April 4, 1930, in Creston, Iowa, the...
Dale Duane Simmons
Nov 9, 2020
Dale Duane Simmons, 78, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, at his home in Central City. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Blodgett Cemetery, Central City, with Reverend Patrick Munyakazi of Central City First United Methodist Church officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face...
Mary Bulanda
Nov 8, 2020
Mary Bulanda, 89, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Hobart, Indiana, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Hiawatha Care Center. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private. A private burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, Indiana. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream of the funeral service may be...
Patricia Ann Crane
Nov 8, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Ann Crane, 83, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Springville Cemetery in Springville, with Reverend Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social...
Patricia Jeanne Rose
Nov 8, 2020
Patricia Jeanne Rose, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Bickford of Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday November 12, 2020, at Springville Cemetery in Springville, Iowa, with Pastor Jeff Frohner officiating. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Kenan Donald Virlee
Nov 8, 2020
The soul of Kenan Donald Isadore Virlee traveled to God on Sunday, November 8, 2020, from his home in rural Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private committal service will be at Linn Grove Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon, at a later date. Kenan was born on October 7, 1935, on his parents’ farm in...
Debra Jane (Moore) Smith
Nov 8, 2020
Debra “Debi” Jane Smith, 67, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November, 8, 2020, at her home in Springville. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Brown Cemetery in Colesburg, Iowa. All invited guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home...
Anita Mae Pesek Schons
Nov 7, 2020
Anita Mae Pesek Schons, 91, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020, due to complications of Parkinson’s. The family will greet friends from 1 – 2 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 2...
Steven D. Shifflett
Nov 6, 2020
Steven D. Shifflett, 63 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social...
Ronald Lee Franklin
Nov 6, 2020
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Lee Franklin, 81, of Marion went home to be with his parents on Friday, November 6, 2020, after succumbing to Covid-19. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A visitation will begin at 9:30a.m. until service...
Gregory Thomas Lunde
Nov 6, 2020
Gregory Thomas Lunde, 49, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Thomas Park in Marion, conducted by Pastor Nick Tucker of Cedar Rapids Christian Church. The service will be livestreamed on the Murdoch Funeral Home...
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