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Larry (Lawrence) Ficek
Jun 6, 2020
Larry (Lawrence) Ficek Sr., age 73, died June 6, 2020, at home. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Outdoor funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point. Please bring a chair. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lown
Jun 5, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lown, 61, of Chino Valley, Arizona, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 5, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at North English Cemetery in North English, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, assisted the family with arrangements. Jeff was born on August 3, 1958, in Sonoma,...
Walter Fred Croskey
Jun 4, 2020
On June 4, 2020, Walter Croskey, 96, left us to join his fallen shipmates who served aboard the U.S.S. Otter DE210. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and served aboard the Otter until 1946. His Tours of Duty included the European, African, Middle Eastern, and North Atlantic campaigns. He was a very proud sailor and served his country...
Dennis Saling
Jun 3, 2020
Dennis Saling, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Private family services will be held. Dennis was born on January 7, 1947, in Oakland, California, the son of William and Helen (Pugh) Saling. He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1969 during the Vietnam War. Dennis worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. Survivors include...
Chester "Chet" Roy Trembley
Jun 2, 2020
Chester “Chet” Roy Trembley, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A joint burial and committal service for Chet and his wife, Diana will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Oak Shade Cemetery in...
Gary D. Ewald
Jun 2, 2020
Gary D. Ewald, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Gary was born January 26, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa,...
Darlene L. Henderson
Jun 1, 2020
Darlene L. Henderson, 94, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away of natural causes on June 1, 2020, in her home surrounded by her husband and daughters. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family with services. Darlene was born October 15, 1925, in Central City, Iowa, the daughter of...
Amy M. Parrish
May 31, 2020
Amy M. Parrish, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died May 31, 2020, at home. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. Amy was born December 27, 1980, the daughter of John and Sandra (Sublett) Parrish. She attended Kennedy High School and had worked at Aldi’s...
Bret D. Seltrecht
May 27, 2020
Bret D. Seltrecht, 54, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Bret was born January 23, 1966, the son of Carl and Karen (Fuessley) Seltrecht....
Carolyn Jeane Frimml Geater
May 26, 2020
Carolyn Frimml Geater, 80, of Keystone, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Keystone Care Center, Keystone, Iowa. Private services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. Carolyn was born August 28, 1939, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Dorathy (Jurgens) Heitman. She graduated from...
Marilyn Elizabeth Prouty
May 25, 2020
Marilyn Elizabeth Prouty, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa due to COVID-19. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion where a Celebration of Life service will begin at 11...
Rose Marie Taylor
May 24, 2020
Rose M. Taylor, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, formerly from Central City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Lower Spring Grove Cemetery of rural Coggon, by the Rev. Richard Marsceau. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City is assisting the family....
Nedra J. Juenger
May 24, 2020
Nedra J. Juenger, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. A private family service will be held. Burial in Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Nedra...
Marcia Cox
May 24, 2020
Marcia Cox, 69, of Springville, Iowa, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Mary Ann Maerschalk
May 23, 2020
Mary Ann Maerschalk, 86, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home for the past four years, Serenades in The Villages. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Mary Ann was born December 26, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Flanagan) Koester. She...
Daniel James Spangler
May 22, 2020
Daniel James Spangler was born June 16, 1950, to mother Joyce and the late James Nixon Spangler Jr. at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dan lived his life to its fullest as a devoted family man, Registered Nurse, musician and friend, gently seeking to encourage, love and serve all those God put in his path. Our dear brother in...
Johnie Cyrus Fulmer
May 19, 2020
Johnie Cyrus Fulmer, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at ManorCare. A private family graveside service will be held at Urbana Memorial Cemetery, Urbana, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Johnie was born April 28, 1931, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Leta (Rouse)...
Ashley Nicole Kajewski
May 19, 2020
Ashley Nicole Kajewski, 30, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. The family will have a private family prayer service conducted by Aaron’s Uncle, Deacon Kevin Hagarty followed by a drive through visitation from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home...
Mary Dalamaggas
May 19, 2020
Mary Dalamaggas, 91, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Legacy Point Senior Living in Waukee, Iowa. Private services will be held at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A Trisagion prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 22,...
Gerald Edward "Ed" Merritt
May 19, 2020
Gerald Edward “Ed” Merritt was born in the house by the entrance to Jordan’s Grove Cemetery in rural Linn County, Iowa on June 23, 1932, the son of Gerald Grant and Martha (Benton) Merritt. At the age of four, he and his family moved to Marion, Iowa. Ed graduated from Marion High School in 1951, and joined the United States...
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