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A. Lavelle Mcquiston
Feb 1, 2020
A. LaVelle McQuiston, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Christ Church Presbyterian, 2000 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Ronald "Ron" Mcmahon
Feb 1, 2020
Ron McMahon retired from a successful life on Saturday, February 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 25, 1938, in Independence, Iowa, he was the youngest of five interns to original investors of the McMahon Family franchise, William and Mary (O’Neil) McMahon. He studied under their tutelage, graduating from Manchester High School in 1956, before serving in...
Richard "Dick" Daubenmier
Jan 31, 2020
Richard “Dick” Daubenmier, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics after a battle with cancer. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A private burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Donald Guetzko
Jan 29, 2020
Donald Guetzko, 93, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held from 2 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Reverend Donald Krause will conduct services. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation being one...
Ronald Lynn Bruns
Jan 29, 2020
Ronald Lynn Bruns, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha surrounded by his loving family. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Memorial Service will be...
Audrey Marie Wilcox
Jan 29, 2020
Audrey Marie Wilcox, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Visitation: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. A reception will immediately...
Bertram "Bert" Albert Katz
Jan 28, 2020
Bertram Albert Katz, 97, departed this life on January 28, 2020, surrounded by his family and dearest friends. He left this world a better place than when he entered it. Those who knew and loved him will miss his warm smile, infectious humor and kind spirit. Many who didn’t know him personally have countless reasons to be grateful for his...
Viola "Vi" Seekins
Jan 27, 2020
Viola “Vi” Seekins, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per Vi’s wishes, private family services will take place. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, Iowa. Viola was born November 1, 1937, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Violet (Nelson) Yerke. She worked for many...
Donald Frank Riechers
Jan 27, 2020
The Reverend Donald Frank Riechers, 94, of North Liberty, Iowa (formerly of Diamond City, Arkansas), passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the First Presbyterian Church, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Donald was born August 5,...
Mary E. Jencks
Jan 26, 2020
Mary E. Jencks, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the Vigil Service, the family will greet friends...
Allan W. Heggs
Jan 25, 2020
Allan W. Heggs, 80, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease. Allan was born to Irene and Ernest Heggs on October 29, 1939 in Kellerton, Iowa. He graduated from Kellerton High School in 1958 and worked on the family farm until joining the Air Force. Allan married the love of his life, Janetta Ann...
Andrew Dontae Gaston
Jan 25, 2020
Andrew Dontae Gaston of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the age of 18. Andrew was born on October 31, 2001, in Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his mother, Kima Bradford-Mali, his father, Cornelius Gaston, several brothers and sisters, special family members, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February...
Ralph Dean Wilfong
Jan 25, 2020
Ralph Dean Wilfong, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Hiawatha Care Center. The family will greet friends from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the funeral home,...
Robert "Rob" Donald Sealy
Jan 24, 2020
Robert “Rob” Donald Sealy, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 24, 2020, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Rob was born on March 29, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of James and Patricia (Kamerling) Sealy. He graduated from...
Judith Irene (Jellison) Roeder
Jan 22, 2020
Judith Irene (Jellison) Roeder, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Winslow House Care Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. A visitation and reception will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, prior to private family burial; there will be no...
Zana May Chamberlain
Jan 21, 2020
Zana May Chamberlain, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, surround by her family. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with a eulogy beginning at 3:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Zana was born...
Mary Lou Errthum
Jan 21, 2020
Mary Lou Errthum, 69, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. A Scripture Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. The family will greet friends following the scripture service until 8 p.m on Tuesday at the funeral...
James Edward Hoffner
Jan 21, 2020
James Edward Hoffner, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020, at...
Douglas Bruce Luke
Jan 20, 2020
Douglas Bruce Luke, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, January, 24, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends following the service until 7...
David Charles Tschudi
Jan 19, 2020
David Charles Tschudi, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at St....
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