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Del L. Bear Sr.
Jul 1, 2020
Reverend Del L. Bear, Sr. 82, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The family will greet friends from noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Attendees...
Myron Mangold
Jun 30, 2020
Myron Mangold, 72, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, at Victorious Life Church located at 1155 Grand Avenue in Marion, Iowa. Celebration of Life Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the church officiated by Reverend Cymaron Dawson. Myron was born January 3,...
Evelyn M. Andrews
Jun 29, 2020
Evelyn May Andrews, 95, died early Monday, June 29, 2020, in her Cedar Rapids home of 60 years, with her favorite purple clematis roaring in triumphal bloom in the backyard. Her daughter, Kaye Ross, was by her side as she had been since 2018, when four falls destroyed Evelyn’s ability to walk. Evelyn suffered a small heart attack the week...
Robert E. Clar
Jun 28, 2020
Robert E. Clar, 69, of Ryan, Iowa, died peacefully on the home farm, on June 28th, 2020. Dad was born September 3rd, 1950 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was one of three children born to James and Minnie. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, is assisting the family. Dad is survived by his wife, Carla, of 49 years. They...
Linda S. Milbach
Jun 26, 2020
Linda S. Milbach, 52, of Marion, Iowa, died Friday, June 26, 2020. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Entombment will take place in the Linwood Mausoleum at Linwood Cemetery...
Eunice Wessels
Jun 26, 2020
Eunice Wessels, 69, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Eunice’s family requests you respect social distancing guidelines and please wear a facemask. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday,...
Adrienne Zimmerman
Jun 25, 2020
Adrienne Zimmerman, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Linwood Cemetery in...
Douglas Eugene Farley Jr.
Jun 25, 2020
Douglas Eugene Farley, Jr., 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on June 25, 2020, after a resilient 30 year battle with diabetes. A visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30,...
Mary Ellen (Watkins Pearson) Wright
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Ellen (Watkins, Pearson) Wright, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, conducted by Pastor Mike Morgan. Visitation will follow the service at...
Melvin L. Kesselring Jr.
Jun 22, 2020
Melvin L. Kesselring, 83, passed away on June 22, 2020, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a 2 ½ year courageous battle with lung cancer. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. Melvin is survived by his devoted companion, Barbara Campbell, his special niece, Lindy Von Ahsen (Craig), of...
Lawrence 'Larry' Gudenkauf
Jun 19, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Gudenkauf, 60, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home in rural Delhi. The family will greet friends and family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. All guests are respectfully requested to practice social distance and provide your own...
Jacob 'Jake' A. Clark
Jun 19, 2020
Jacob “Jake” Anthony Clark, 23, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the family acreage at 67 Western College Road, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids assisted the family with arrangements....
Sharon K. Nemecek
Jun 18, 2020
Sharon K. Nemecek, 75, of Shellsburg, Iowa, died Thursday, June 18, 2020. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the funeral home. Private family burial will take place...
Malik James Sheets
Jun 18, 2020
Malik James Sheets, 20, of Marion, Iowa, the son of Carlos Sheets and Leronica Cooper passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at...
Aaron Daniel 'Kolie' Kolander
Jun 16, 2020
Aaron Daniel Kolander, 36, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness. Aaron was born August 2, 1983, in Austin Texas. He graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis Community College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He worked at several locations in the Cedar Rapids area. He is survived by his...
Jennie M. Schirmer
Jun 15, 2020
Jennie Mary Moyle Schirmer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2020, at the Marietta’s Place in Manchester. Private Family Services will take place Thursday June 18, 2020, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Jennie was born June 14, 1929 at her Grandparents home in Dundee, Iowa to Anthony and Floy (Aimers)...
Michael 'Mike' Techau
Jun 14, 2020
Michael “Mike” Techau, 68, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends for a drive-up visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, in front of Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Gerald 'Jerry' Martin Shada
Jun 12, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Martin Shada, 75, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Friday June 12, 2020, at his home in Center Point. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Martha; two sons, Brian and Steve Shada; daughter-in-law, Teresa Shada; Logan, son of Steve and Teresa of Center Point; Brian...
Shirley D. Millard
Jun 11, 2020
Shirley Dean Blake Millard, 81, of Alburnett, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2020, after an extended illness. In Iowa, a visitation only will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines and we...
Cathy Washburn
Jun 10, 2020
Cathy Washburn, 64, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Please be respectful of social distancing guidelines and we encourage everyone to please wear a facemask. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m....
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