Obituaries

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Francis Clyde Clabough

Francis Clyde Clabough

May 10, 2020

Francis Clyde Clabough, 98, of Marion, Iowa, passed from this life due to complications from pneumonia on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in the presence of his family. 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 funeral service will be held...

Joyce Lynn Webster

Joyce Lynn Webster

May 6, 2020

Joyce Lynn Webster, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, following a long illness. A celebration of Joyce’s life is being planned for a later date. A committal service will take place at Shueyville Cemetery in Shueyville, Iowa, in the future. Joyce was born November 27, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of twelve children to...

Lisa (Davis) Pugh

Lisa (Davis) Pugh

May 5, 2020

Lisa (Davis) Pugh, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life will take place in Decatur in the summer. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family with arrangements. Lisa was born on July 17, 1955, in Decatur, the daughter of Warren and Elizabeth “Betty”...

Iris M. Mcelmeel

Iris M. Mcelmeel

May 5, 2020

Iris M. McElmeel, 86, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Private family funeral will be at the Earlville United Parish by the Rev. Jill Mack, Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Earlville is assisting the family with arrangements...

Larry Bickel

Larry Bickel

May 4, 2020

Larry Bickel, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Due to 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. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Larry...

Evelyn Mae Filloon

Evelyn Mae Filloon

May 4, 2020

Evelyn Mae Filloon, 94, of Goddard, Kansas, formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center within Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a visitation for the public at this time....

Dennis J. Conaway

Dennis J. Conaway

May 3, 2020

Dennis J. Conaway, 73, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at ManorCare in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private services will be held with burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. Dennis was born October 13, 1946, in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Jerrold and Grace (Rosol) Conaway....

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...