Obituaries

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Beverley "Bev" Mae Klink

Beverley "Bev" Mae Klink

Jan 3, 2020

Beverley “Bev” Mae Klink, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at First Presbyterian...

Sharon Ann Pfab

Sharon Ann Pfab

Jan 3, 2020

Sharon Ann Pfab, 69, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the...

Virginia Marie Schmoll

Virginia Marie Schmoll

Jan 2, 2020

Virginia Marie Schmoll, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home. A private burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Virginia was born October 21, 1924 at Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Herndon) Mueller Jr. She married Owen Schmoll...

Ernest Warren "Ernie" Dochterman

Ernest Warren "Ernie" Dochterman

Jan 2, 2020

Ernest Warren “Ernie” Dochterman, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Vigil Service with sharing of memories: 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation following until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m....

Donald "Don" John Paterson

Donald "Don" John Paterson

Jan 1, 2020

Donald “Don” John Paterson, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his home in Marion. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Burial will take place at a later date. Don was...

Marian Margaret (Savage) Swaim

Marian Margaret (Savage) Swaim

Jan 1, 2020

Marian Margaret (Savage) Swaim passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 1, 2020, from a sudden illness at the age of 89. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the...

Richard "Dick" L. Moore

Richard "Dick" L. Moore

Dec 30, 2019

Richard “Dick” L. Moore, 86, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Central City, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday...

Jason Stephen Grady

Jason Stephen Grady

Dec 30, 2019

Jason Stephen Grady, 46, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 30, 2019, from depression and alcoholism. Visitation: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Jason was born April 30, 1973, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Bob and...

June Walker

June Walker

Dec 29, 2019

June Walker, 95, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit within St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Private family graveside services will be held at Springville Cemetery, Springville. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. June was born August 27, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of...

Steven James Brown

Steven James Brown

Dec 28, 2019

Steven James Brown, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at his home. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Steven was born on April 20, 1951, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of James and Maurine (Witt) Brown....

Loyd Martin

Loyd Martin

Dec 28, 2019

Loyd Martin, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at his home in rural Marion surrounded by his family following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church rural Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Mary "Virginia" Ummy

Mary "Virginia" Ummy

Dec 27, 2019

Mary “Virginia” Drummy, 89, of Ryan, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at the Ed & Joanne Hemphill Hospice Unit of St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan with a vigil service at 2 p.m. officiated by Reverend Dennis...

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Schaul

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Schaul

Dec 26, 2019

Marjorie Ann Schaul, 77, of Masonville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. A Scripture Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Following scripture service the family will greet friends until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass...

Glora Robertson

Glora Robertson

Dec 25, 2019

Glora Robertson, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital under the care of hospice. Private family services were held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial has taken place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Glora was born on September 14, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence...

Miriam Golay

Miriam Golay

Dec 25, 2019

Miriam Golay went to her true home for the holidays. She passed away at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa, surrounded by her family on December 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Marilyn Jean Schlotterback

Marilyn Jean Schlotterback

Dec 24, 2019

Marilyn Jean Schlotterback, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held immediately following the visitation at...

Michael E. Mclaud

Michael E. Mclaud

Dec 24, 2019

Michael E. McLaud, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Christ Community Church in Marion. Michael was born on November 8, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Edward and Ruby (Williams) McLaud. He graduated from Washington...

Joseph Louis Konzen

Joseph Louis Konzen

Dec 24, 2019

Joseph Konzen, 93, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Following vigil service the family will greet friends from 3 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral...

James Joseph Lyons

James Joseph Lyons

Dec 24, 2019

James Joseph Lyons, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa, with his family at his side. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil...

Rose Mary Dettbarn

Rose Mary Dettbarn

Dec 22, 2019

Rose Mary Dettbarn, 85, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at her home. The family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Earlville, with a Scripture Service at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St....