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Donald "Donnie" Cole
Sep 3, 2019
Donald (Donnie) Cole, 84, of Marion, Iowa, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, surrounded by the love of family and friends, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A parish vigil service and rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. lead by Deacon Jeff Volker followed by a visitation from 4...
Betty Jean Novotny
Sep 2, 2019
Betty Jean Novotny, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Lutheran Church...
James F. Rump
Sep 1, 2019
James F. Rump, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at St. John XXIII...
Bessie Marie (French) Hand
Aug 31, 2019
Bessie Marie (French) Hand, 100, of Marion, Iowa, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, under hospice care at Winslow House, Marion. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at Galesburg Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois. Arrangements were entrusted to Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Bessie was born July 17, 1919, in Illinois, to George...
Kevin Van Houten
Aug 30, 2019
Kevin Van Houten, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with Pastor Craig Brown officiating. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow from 4:00-8:00 p.m....
Catherine "Kay" Clauss
Aug 30, 2019
Catherine “Kay” Clauss, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, where a Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Kay was born March...
Violet M. Brislawn
Aug 29, 2019
Violet M. Brislawn, 100, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August, 29, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4,...
George R. Etzel
Aug 28, 2019
George R. Etzel, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. George was born on the Etzel family farm, near Lafayette, Iowa, on...
Darlene Berniece Brighi
Aug 28, 2019
Darlene Berniece Brighi, 83, best friend, soul mate, and wife of Robert Brighi, died peacefully at her home in Marion, Iowa, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. In agreement with her wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting...
Wanda White
Aug 28, 2019
Wanda White, 73, of Palo, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, under hospice care at The Bird House in Iowa City, Iowa, following a ten year battle with cancer. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will follow from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m....
John Rubalcava
Aug 27, 2019
John “Johnny” Rubalcava, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on August 27, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 11...
Mick Burt Mccoy
Aug 27, 2019
Mick Burt McCoy of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September...
William "Bill" Kuehl
Aug 26, 2019
William “Bill” Kuehl, 58, of Alburnett, Iowa, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life gathering will start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Boyse family farm in Alburnett. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Bill was born on November 9, 1960,...
Larry Lee Luther
Aug 25, 2019
Larry Lee Luther, 81, of Amana, Iowa died Sunday, August 25, 2019, following a motor vehicle accident. The family will greet friends from 2 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids....
Shirley Burrell
Aug 25, 2019
Shirley Burrell, 97, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Oak Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Shirley was born June 6, 1922, in Marion, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Jackson) Carver....
Paul James Huber
Aug 24, 2019
Paul James Huber, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the...
Kelly R. "Hoser" Mcmillen
Aug 23, 2019
Kelly R. “Hoser” McMillen, 57, of Walker, Iowa, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held with family and friends at Rubie’s Bar, 817 Main Street, Center Point, Iowa, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 2 – 5 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date at...
Joyce Arnold
Aug 21, 2019
Joyce Arnold, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died August 21, 2019, at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Joyce was born on...
Sandra Lee (Johnson) Brock
Aug 19, 2019
Sandra Lee (Johnson) Brock, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Monday, August 19, 2019, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Private family services have been held. Arrangements were made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Sandra was born September 3, 1947, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Nell (Taylor) Johnson. She graduated from Washington High...
Dick Schmid
Aug 19, 2019
Dick Schmid, 85, of Central City, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on Monday, August 19, 2019, at the Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City and from 9:30 – 10:30...
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