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Susan Kay Daering
May 31, 2019
Susan Kay Daering, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at Crestview Acres, Cedar Rapids. As per Susan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Susan was born August 28, 1944, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Duane and...
Ray Harrison Myers
May 30, 2019
Son of Ina Marie Kee and Ola H. Myers, Navy Seaman 2nd Class Ray Harrison Myers was Reported KIA/MIA at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, by the United States Navy and initially pronounced lost at sea, became accounted for on April 19, 2019, by the Defense POWs/MIA Accounting Office (DPAA) and notification of surviving kin commenced. Graveside Services will...
Douglas J. Duke
May 30, 2019
Douglas J. Duke, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Cypress Lounge in Cedar Falls, Iowa, from 1 – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Arrangements entrusted to Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...
Jc Petrak
May 30, 2019
JC Petrak, 86, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, First Presbyterian Church of Marion. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. JC was born on April 20, 1933, in Cedar...
Michael "Mike" Dewayne Blin
May 29, 2019
Michael “Mike” Dewayne Blin, 66, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, surrounded by family at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the vigil, the family will greet friends...
Cleamour "Clem" Varo
May 29, 2019
Cleamour “Clem” Varo, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 with a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar...
George Eli Abodeely
May 29, 2019
George Eli Abodeely, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, with a Trisagion Service at 6 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019,...
Jeffrey Williams
May 28, 2019
Jeffrey Williams, 55, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Linda...
Terry Speral
May 27, 2019
Terry Speral, 74, of Marion, Iowa, left the bounds of earth with the angels on Monday evening, May, 27, 2019, with his wife, Julie by his side. He passed after a six-year battle with a rare form of renal cancer. There will be a public visitation from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
Lori Ann Harken
May 26, 2019
Lori Ann Harken, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Gathering: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Lori was born March 1, 1960, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Dean and Shirley (Nullmeyer) Roberts....
William "Bill" Darrell Jones
May 26, 2019
William “Bill” Darrell Jones, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away from complications of MSA surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Indian Creek Country Club, Marion, Iowa. Bill was born November 28, 1951, in...
Anita M. Sealine Johnson
May 25, 2019
Anita Marie Sealine Johnson was born on April 5, 1948, in Ames, Iowa, to Arlene Enderson Sealine and the late Melferd Sealine. Anita was baptized and later confirmed her faith at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Stanhope, Iowa. On September 6, 1968, she and Douglas Johnson were married at her home church. They were blessed with two children, Carrie (Johnson) Hanson,...
Thomas "Harley" A. Brandenburg
May 25, 2019
Thomas “Harley” A. Brandenburg, 64, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Additional visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment...
Linda Sue Black
May 24, 2019
Linda Sue (Holets) Black, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The casket will be closed at all times to honor Linda’s wishes. A private family...
Karen Diane Mckee
May 24, 2019
Karen Diane McKee, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Karen was born February 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmo and Lois (James) Whitmer. She graduated from Marion High School and on October 24, 1959, in Boone, Iowa, she was united in marriage to John “Jack” McKee. Karen...
Marilyn Eileen (Stumbo) Macpherson
May 23, 2019
Marilyn Eileen MacPherson, 72, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was born January 31, 1947, to Verne and Margaret (Samuelson) Stumbo in Boone County. Marilyn grew up on a farm and went to country school and then in Odgen, Iowa. She married her high school sweetheart, Douglas MacPherson on March 12, 1966. Doug was in the...
Bonnie "Honey" Wall-Taylor
May 22, 2019
Bonnie “Honey” Wall-Taylor, 93, of North Liberty, Iowa, passed Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Private services will be held with burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Bonnie was born May 17, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter...
James F. Smith
May 21, 2019
James F. Smith, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per his wishes, no services are planned. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Jim was born January 14, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Robert and Dolores...
Dewey D. Brown
May 21, 2019
Dewey D. Brown, 83, of Central City, Iowa, passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The family will greet friends from 10 am – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home conducted by Reverend...
Nancy Jean Jacobson
May 20, 2019
Nancy Jean Jacobson, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. To honor Nancy’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Nancy was born August 15, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Velma (Cooley) Hildebrand. She was a lifelong Cub fan. Nancy loved her home and family...
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