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Marilynn Jean Etzel
Feb 12, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother and music educator/composer, Marilynn Jean (James) Etzel passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Urbandale, Iowa, at the age of 90. She was born on October 7, 1934, to Elmer Edward and Doris Genave (Holcomb) James at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her younger brother, Lyle, completed the family five...
Julie R. Sturbaum
Feb 11, 2025
Julie Renee Sturbaum
“Those that we love never truly leave us, Harry. There are things that death cannot touch." - Dumbledore
Our beloved JuJu passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025, at the age of 63 following an acute illness. Her absence leaves a space that can never be filled, but her kindness, laughter, and unwavering compassion will echo in the hearts...
David Lee White
Feb 9, 2025
David Lee White, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar...
Kevin Richard Lasche
Feb 9, 2025
Kevin Richard Lasche, 58, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 09, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., at the funeral home, with...
Teresa Lynne Berry
Feb 9, 2025
Teresa Lynne Berry, 51, of Marion, Iowa, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Teresa fought a courageous battle with triple negative breast cancer and won, but it fought back and spread throughout her body, eventually ending her battle. She passed away surrounded...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Merle Livin
Feb 9, 2025
Dr. Robert Merle “Bob” Livin, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Memorial services are pending. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Bob was born on April 6, 1932, in Oelwein, the son of Rubin and Phyllis (Lading) Livin. He graduated from...
JoAnn Helen Lovell-Zeman
Feb 8, 2025
JoAnn Helen Lovell-Zeman, 85, of Monticello, formerly of Prairieburg, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Pennington Square Assisted Living. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025,...
Jack Allen Peacock Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Jack Allen Peacock, Sr., 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, lost his life on Saturday, February 8, 2025, while fishing at Lake McBride. Jack’s family will host a Celebration of Life Gathering from 10 – 1 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Airport National Golf Course Clubhouse, 3001 Wright Brothers Blvd. East, Cedar...
Doris Lorraine Olinger
Feb 8, 2025
Doris Lorraine Olinger, 93, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke's Hospice on Saturday, February 8, 2025. A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Toddville Legion (3275 Otter Rd, Toddville, IA 52341).
Doris was born on May 11, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Melvin and...
George Andrew Cobley
Feb 4, 2025
George Andrew Cobley, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow at Alice...
Darlene Ica Wright
Feb 3, 2025
Darlene Ica Wright, 97, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at her daughter's home in rural Vinton. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on her birthday, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Anchor Bible Church in Center Point, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 10:00 am until the service. Private family inurnment will...
Steven Orlan Patterson
Feb 3, 2025
Steven Orlan Patterson, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Legends Club at Grand Living at Indian Creek, 325 Collins Rd. S.E. Cedar Rapids. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring jokes...
Janine Marie Weeks
Feb 3, 2025
Janine Marie Weeks, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness.
Janine “Jan” was born on March 29, 1954, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to John “Jack” and Mary Ann (Werner) Longnecker. Later after moving to Carroll, Iowa, she attended Kuemper Catholic High School where she developed a...
Jerry Rowray
Feb 2, 2025
Jerry Rowray, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The family will host a celebration of life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 2, 2025, at the Hiawatha Community Center, 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha, Iowa.
Jerry was born on July 9, 1958, in Cedar Rapids to Jack and Charlotte (Meyer) Rowray. He attended Jefferson...
Russell Dean Rae
Feb 1, 2025
Russell Dean Rae, 67, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hiawatha Care Center, in Hiawatha. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Jerald "Jerry" Clark Huggins
Jan 31, 2025
Jerald “Jerry” Clark Huggins, 76, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jerry was born on June 29, 1948, in Cedar...
Stephen L. Melson
Jan 31, 2025
Stephen L. Melson, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, January 31, 2025. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, followed by a funeral service at noon. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A reception will follow...
Roxanne Marie Grulkey
Jan 30, 2025
Roxanne Marie Grulkey, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Roxanne was born on October 4, 1954, in Iowa, and raised by Raymond...
Barbara "Sue" Reifenstahl
Jan 30, 2025
Barbara “Sue” Reifenstahl, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, January 30, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.
Sue was born on November 9, 1938, in Cedar Rapids. She graduated from Wilson High School and later married Jerry Glenn Reifenstahl on October...
Tracy Merlene Swanson
Jan 30, 2025
Tracy Merlene Swanson, lovingly known as "Merlene," passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at...
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