Obituaries

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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....

Talon E. Williams

Talon E. Williams

Dec 22, 2019

Talon E. Williams, 21, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 22, 2019. Memorial Gathering: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Talon was born December 12, 1998, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ed and Bridgette (Crawford) Williams, Jr. He graduated from Washington High School and attended Kirkwood Community...

Wendy Joanne Gasper

Wendy Joanne Gasper

Dec 22, 2019

Wendy JoAnne Gasper, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at...

William E. "Bill" Gruber

William E. "Bill" Gruber

Dec 21, 2019

William E. “Bill” Gruber, of Marion, passed away December 21, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion,...

Harold Vanscoy

Harold Vanscoy

Dec 20, 2019

Harold Vanscoy, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, December 20, 2019, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church,...

Debra Marie Wright

Debra Marie Wright

Dec 20, 2019

Debra Marie Wright, 63, of Marion, passed away from natural causes Friday, December 20, 2019. Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery. Debbie was born in Cedar Rapids on July 26, 1956, the daughter of Robert...

Norma Jean Carley

Norma Jean Carley

Dec 19, 2019

Jean Carley, 89, formerly of Central City, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Winslow House Care Center in Marion. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jean was born on September 10, 1930, in Springville, Iowa, the daughter of Marshall and Ruth (Wilcox) Johnson. She graduated from Central City High School....

Maurice Patrick "Pat" Sedlacek

Maurice Patrick "Pat" Sedlacek

Dec 17, 2019

Maurice Patrick “Pat” Sedlacek, 84, born March 17, 1935, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, peacefully and respectfully with family at his bedside at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will...

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Marcus

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Marcus

Dec 16, 2019

Robert “Bob” Kenneth Marcus, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Per Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Robert was born September 9, 1930, in Marion, Alabama, the son of John and Curtie (Gable) Marcus. He graduated from Marion Alabama Perry County High and Dunwoody Trade School in Minneapolis, Minnesota....

Mary Ann Feltes

Mary Ann Feltes

Dec 16, 2019

Mary Ann Feltes, 86, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Springville by Father Andrew Awotwe Mensah. Friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Esther A. Lees

Esther A. Lees

Dec 14, 2019

Esther A. Lees, 86, of The Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and longtime resident of Marion, Iowa, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital under the care of hospice. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration...

Darlene Kay Condon

Darlene Kay Condon

Dec 14, 2019

Darlene Kay Condon, 74, of Martelle, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Grand Living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from a 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019,...

Evangeline Mally-Nawaz

Evangeline Mally-Nawaz

Dec 14, 2019

Evangeline Mally-Nawaz, 1, of Marion, Iowa, heaven gained a precious angel on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. The family will greet friends from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December...

Nyle Allen Palmer

Nyle Allen Palmer

Dec 13, 2019

Nyle Allen Palmer, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2019, at his home in Marion. In agreement with his wishes, there will be no funeral services held. A private family burial will take place at Springville Cemetery, Springville, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Nyle was born November 4, 1933, in...