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Ronald James Aschbrenner
Aug 13, 2020
Ronald (Ron, Uncle Ronnie) James Aschbrenner, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 13, 2020. As he was listening to his favorite song, “ I Can Only Imagine” he took his final breath and gave up his long fight with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday...
Magnolia May Yakish
Aug 12, 2020
Magnolia May Yakish, precious baby girl of parents Tyler and Matteaha (West) Yakish, was born into the arms of angels on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Magnolia is greatly loved and survived by her parents, Tyler and Matteaha Yakish of Solon; grandparents, Mike and Nicci Weber of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Steve and Debbie...
Kenneth "Red" Thomas Greiner
Aug 11, 2020
Kenneth “Red” Thomas Greiner, 81, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away with his wife at his side on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Rock Ridge Residential Care Center in Shellsburg, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where a Parish Vigil...
Brandon R. Mceowen
Aug 10, 2020
Brandon R. McEowen, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed on Monday, August 10, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Brandon was born on July 29, 1981, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, the son of Gary McEowen...
Daniel Lee Schirm
Aug 9, 2020
Daniel Lee Schirm, 65, of Marion, Iowa, completed his fight with appendiceal cancer at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sunday August 9, 2020, the one-year anniversary of his diagnosis. Dan was born May 9, 1955, in Anamosa, Iowa, to Eldo and Leona (Poock) Schirm, the fourth of five children. He graduated from Anamosa High School where he played baseball, football, and...
James L. Tucker
Aug 9, 2020
James L. Tucker, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Inurnment will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. James was born August 5, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Edmund and Annabel (Farnsworth) Tucker. He graduated from Franklin High School. James served honorably in...
Florence Fern Peters
Aug 8, 2020
Florence Fern Peters, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Manorcare Nursing Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home...
Helen E. Becker
Aug 8, 2020
PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED SERVICES DUE TO STORM: Helen E. Becker, 88, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Corridor Crossing Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask...
Earl William Merritt
Aug 7, 2020
SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO THE AFTERMATH OF MONDAY'S STORM. LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO CENTER POINT! Earl William Merritt, 92, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of the Springville, Iowa area, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Murdoch...
Leonore Petrick
Aug 7, 2020
Leonore Petrick, 96, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Parish Vigil Service at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Please be respectful...
Donald Eugene Norman Jr
Aug 6, 2020
Donald Eugene Norman, Jr., “DJ”, 62, died Thursday, August 6, 2020, after a medical emergency. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family. Donald was born in Sioux City, Iowa, where he lived until moving to Cedar Rapids in 1963. DJ had a whimsical nature, loving a joke or a prank. He struggled for...
Kathleen "Kathy" Barron
Aug 4, 2020
Kathleen “Kathy” Barron, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Manorcare Health Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. All attendees are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Inurnment...
C. Forrest Tomes
Aug 3, 2020
C. Forrest Tomes, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully at home on Monday, August 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. As was his wish, Forrest donated his body to the University of Iowa to help advance scientific education. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no gathering is planned. Forrest was born June 20, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia to Charles Francis...
Patricia Alma 'Pat' Sherman
Aug 2, 2020
Patricia Alma “Pat” Sherman, 81, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Mercy Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Pat was born on April 29, 1939, in Buchanan County, Iowa to Doyle and Vera (Spence) Benson. She was the sixth of nine children born to the couple. Pat graduated from Center Point High School. On...
Kenneth A. Leclere
Aug 2, 2020
Kenneth A. LeClere, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home. A Church Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Cedar Hills Community Church, with a visitation 30 minutes prior. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Due to COVID-19 there will be...
Karl Lester Whiting
Aug 2, 2020
Karl Lester Whiting, 90, of Hubbard, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, after a long illness. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Reverend Dale Galwatz of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...
Jerry Jackson Daugherty
Jul 31, 2020
Jerry Jackson Daugherty, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A private family service will also be...
Terry Lynn Jeffries
Jul 31, 2020
Terry Lynn Jeffries, 64, of Newhall, passed away July 31, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Orange Township Cemetery in Waterloo, Iowa, with Chaplain Dwayne Potter officiating. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, is assisting the family. Terry was...
Donald L. Long
Jul 29, 2020
Donald L. Long, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit within St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Donald was born August 15, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the son...
Elijah Michael Stratton
Jul 28, 2020
Elijah Michael Stratton, precious baby boy of Darrell and BreAnn (Marook) Stratton, received his angel wings on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was able to give to others through organ donation. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, officiated by Pastor...
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