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Douglas Ray Kirk
Nov 26, 2020
Douglas Ray Kirk, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Northbrook Manor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic at this time, a private family committal service will take place at Alice Cemetery in rural Center Point, Iowa. A Celebration of Doug’s Life Reception...
John Roger Howe
Nov 26, 2020
John Roger Howe, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at his home. Per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no public services will be held at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inurnment will take place at Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John was born on March 25, 1932, in Glencoe,...
Tamyre Renee Rounds
Nov 25, 2020
Tamyre Renee Rounds, 57, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Alburnett, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Tamyre’s Life will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, in Marion, Iowa,...
Laverne "Verne" Edwin Vaske
Nov 25, 2020
Laverne “Verne” Edwin Vaske, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at his home with family members by his side. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a private Mass of Christian Burial for family and friends will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with Reverend David O’Connor officiating. Committal services with military honors...
James Spencer Evans
Nov 24, 2020
James Spencer Evans, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Iowa City Veteran’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will take place at Shiloh Cemetery in Hiawatha, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting...
William "Bill" Wadsworth
Nov 24, 2020
William “Bill” Wadsworth, 85, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his home in Anamosa with his family by his side. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, with Chaplain Ed Moreano officiating. Inurnment will follow at...
Larry B. Kephart Jr.
Nov 24, 2020
Larry B. Kephart, Jr., 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 24, 2020, at his home. A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. Larry was born August 27, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Larry, Sr. and Caroline (Jensen) Kephart. He was a boy...
Arthur Nefzger
Nov 24, 2020
Arthur “Art” Nefzger, 82, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Earlville with Reverend Dennis Quint officiating. A Celebration will follow burial at Conrad Park, East Third Street, Earlville, Iowa, 52041. Please RSVP to Allison at 563-920-6949....
Jim Ferris
Nov 24, 2020
Jim Ferris, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, officiated by Alan Christopherson. Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. All guests are...
Jerry Allen Fruendt
Nov 24, 2020
Jerry Allen Fruendt, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Jerry's wishes the body has been cremated. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, officiated by Pastor Joe Kane. All...
Marjorie Andrews
Nov 23, 2020
Marjorie Andrews, 100, died at her home on November 23, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, for immediate family only. All attending are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, assisted the family. Marge was born March 20, 1920, in Toddville, Iowa, to Anna...
Carol Stateler
Nov 22, 2020
Covid-19 did not take her away; God took her to His perfect place. Carol Ann Stateler passed from this earth to be safe in the arms of Jesus on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was 84 years old. A celebration of Carol’s life will take place at a later date when the family can safely come together....
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Geesaman
Nov 22, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Geesaman, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at her home. A private funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face...
Rose Ann Hiatt
Nov 22, 2020
Rose Ann Hiatt, 60, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Private Mass of Christian Burial for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester, with Father John Haugen officiating. Burial will follow at...
Joann Young
Nov 22, 2020
Joann Young, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids, after an over 10-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. The family has decided not to hold a service, due to COVID-19. A private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids...
Helene K. Sudmeier
Nov 21, 2020
Helene K. Sudmeier 1934 – 2020 Helene Sudmeier, 86, most recently of Amana, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Helene Berns Sudmeier was born to Louis and Clara Harter Berns on April 15, 1934. The eighth child in a family of nine, she loved reminiscing about growing up with much-loved siblings on their...
Betty Jean Carsner
Nov 20, 2020
Betty Jean Carsner, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. All guests are respectfully...
Linda Lou Hill
Nov 20, 2020
Linda Lou Hill, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 20, 2020, surrounded by family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Linda was born on June 5, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Floyd and Betty (Anderson) Hill. She loved working...
Jon Edward Alberts
Nov 19, 2020
Jon Edward Alberts, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his home. Private services will be held. Burial with military honors will be at Lenox Cemetery, rural Norway, Iowa. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Jon was born...
Boyd W. Palmer
Nov 19, 2020
Following an unexpected illness, Boyd W. Palmer, 82, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2020. A private service will be held at a later date. Boyd was born a half mile north of Central City, Iowa, on February 24, 1938, to Andrew and Adaline (Pike) Palmer. He served in the United States Army...
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