Obituaries
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Tamela "Tammy" Dawn Voter
May 11, 2020
Tamela “Tammy” Dawn Voter, 54, of Cedar Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit within St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A private family graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids with Reverend Dustin Vu officiating. Tammy was born on December...
Irma O. Rayborn
May 10, 2020
Irma O. Rayborn, 103, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at West Ridge Care Center after a long fight with Alzheimer’s. She has now been reunited with her husband, William “Bud” Rayborn. A private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the...
Hazel H. Schuettpelz
May 10, 2020
Hazel H. Schuettpelz, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her home in Marion surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial service at this time. Per Hazel’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service...
Alma Joan Helle
May 10, 2020
Alma Joan Helle, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. 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. Private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


