Obituaries

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Robert "Bob" L. Bromley

Robert "Bob" L. Bromley

May 2, 2020

Robert L., “Bob” Bromley enjoyed a wonderful Christian life until Saturday, May 2, 2020, when he entered into eternal rest. Bob was born November 10, 1931, in Palo Alto, California, the son of LeVan and Carol (Whitman) Bromley. He grew up in Palo Alto, graduated from Palo Alto High School, Chapman College (Now Chapman University), Orange, California and The University...

Juanita Overmann

Juanita Overmann

May 1, 2020

Juanita Overmann, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at The Views of Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. A joint celebration of life for Harold...

Sonja K. Keenan

Sonja K. Keenan

May 1, 2020

Sonja K. (Turner) Keenan, 77, of Marion, Iowa formerly of Delhi and Solon, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private graveside service will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Masonville, Iowa; Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, Iowa is assisting with arrangements. Sonja was born October...

Wayne A. Duede

Wayne A. Duede

Apr 30, 2020

Wayne A. Duede, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully while holding the love of his life’s hand on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at UnityPoint Hospice after surgery to repair a broken hip, his condition worsened. A private family graveside will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Carlos Nunez

Carlos Nunez

Apr 30, 2020

Carlos Nunez, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, April 30, 2020. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family with arrangements. Carlos was born on November 25, 1957, in Mexico, the son of Andres Nunez and Isabel...

Andrew Joseph "Patty" Flood

Andrew Joseph "Patty" Flood

Apr 30, 2020

On April 30, 2020, Andrew Joseph “Patty” Flood, 86, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with COPD. A private family visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa. Per Andy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service with funeral mass, military honors and luncheon...

Marlys Ann Brown

Marlys Ann Brown

Apr 30, 2020

Marlys Ann (Brock) Brown, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at her home in Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a memorial service at this time. A celebration of Marlys’ life will be...

Mary Ellen (Proffit) Sturbaum

Mary Ellen (Proffit) Sturbaum

Apr 29, 2020

Mary Ellen Sturbaum (Proffit) born 1/25/1942 passed away peacefully & surrounded by her family in her home on 04/29/2020 due to complications of dementia after a fall. Mary Ellen was born to Ruby and Charlie Proffit in a holler of Lily, Kentucky. She was so proud of her large family, with seven siblings and her modest Kentucky roots. In high...

Vernon "Vern" William Sebetka

Vernon "Vern" William Sebetka

Apr 27, 2020

Vernon “Vern” William Sebetka, 73, of Walker, Iowa, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A private family service will be held. Burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery in Toddville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements. Vern...

Nedra Millburn

Nedra Millburn

Apr 27, 2020

Nedra Millburn, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, April 27, 2020. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family with arrangements. Nedra was born on July 8, 1946, in...

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Mcdonald

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Mcdonald

Apr 27, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Thomas McDonald, 82, of Grinnell, Iowa, formerly of Central City, passed away peacefully last year on Monday, April 27, 2020, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Services were not held last year due to the pandemic. A Celebration of Charles’ Life will now be held at 11:00 a.m. on...

Robert "Bob" Theodore Helmrich

Robert "Bob" Theodore Helmrich

Apr 26, 2020

A Memorial Service for Robert “Bob” Helmrich who passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, will be held at the United Methodist Church of Manchester, Manchester, Iowa, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Please join his family and friends after a short service for lunch. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Bob was born...

Estol "Jip" R. Fleming

Estol "Jip" R. Fleming

Apr 25, 2020

Estol R. “Jip” Fleming, 89, of Marion, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at The Views Senior Living in Marion. Per state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having services for the public at this time. A private family service, officiated by Pastor Mike Morgan, will be held with...

Jason Michael Homewood

Jason Michael Homewood

Apr 23, 2020

Jason Michael Homewood, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at a later time. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family with arrangements. Survivors include his sister, Shannon Homewood; nephew, Michael Homewood; nieces, Michaela Homewood and Gwen Merritt; uncles, Mark...

Donna Leigh (Armstrong) Schoon

Donna Leigh (Armstrong) Schoon

Apr 22, 2020

Donna Leigh (Armstrong) Schoon, 91, of Marion, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private burial will be held at Wilcox Cemetery, Viola, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is serving the family....

Harold Edwin Crutchley

Harold Edwin Crutchley

Apr 22, 2020

Harold Edwin Crutchley, 92, of Marion, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family graveside service will be held at...

Douglas Paul Eiben

Douglas Paul Eiben

Apr 22, 2020

Douglas Paul Eiben, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and he did not go out without a fight. A Celebration of Life Service and Gathering will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Baker Park Pavilion in Prairieburg,...

Marilyn June (Satterthwaite) Manson

Marilyn June (Satterthwaite) Manson

Apr 21, 2020

Marilyn June (Satterthwaite) Manson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, due to complications from a spinal infection. Private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A public Celebration of Life will take place at a later date, to be announced. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

Robert John Downey

Robert John Downey

Apr 20, 2020

Robert John “Bob” Downey, 90, passed very peacefully of natural causes on Monday evening April 20, 2020. Due to the state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having public services at this time. A private family graveside service will be conducted by Reverend David O’Connor at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar...

Sharon Vandewalle

Sharon Vandewalle

Apr 19, 2020

Sharon VanDeWalle, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family. Cremation arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Sharon was born March 31, 1944 in Vallejo, California to Edward J. and Mildred (Ribby) O’Connor. She graduated from Traer High School. Sharon was active as an owner and...