Obituaries

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Thomas "Tom" Henry Beal

Thomas "Tom" Henry Beal

Jun 14, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Henry Beal, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, June 14, 2025. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Red Cedar Lodge, 1700 Big Bluestem Drive, Marion, Iowa.

Tom was born on June 10, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to James and Eleanor (Nelson) Beal. He served in the U.S. Navy...

Cody Wade

Cody Wade

Jun 12, 2025

Cody Wade, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service with military honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June...

Linda Ann Ficek

Linda Ann Ficek

Jun 11, 2025

Linda Ann (Stanley) Ficek, born August 15, 1948, in Grinnell, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30...

Janice Kaye Crow

Janice Kaye Crow

Jun 10, 2025

Janice Kaye Crow, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Views of Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the funeral...

Betty Grace Seeger

Betty Grace Seeger

Jun 10, 2025

Betty Grace Seeger, 45, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. There will be no service at this time. A visitation will be held at 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion.

Betty was born on May 4, 1980, in...

David Malausky

David Malausky

Jun 9, 2025

David Malausky, 80, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lived a life of purpose and passion, both as an educator and coach, and as a master storyteller. A time to celebrate this extraordinary man will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at...

Donald "Don" Elmer Stamy

Donald "Don" Elmer Stamy

Jun 8, 2025

Donald “Don” E. Stamy, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the UnityPoint Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids. In accordance with his wishes, a private memorial service will take place at a future date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.

Don was born on May 19, 1933, the...

Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia

Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia

Jun 6, 2025

Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia(18). Brillante luz que iluminó nuestro camino que repentinamente dejó de latir. Dejándonos sumidos en un irreparable dolor.

Te recordamos por tu maravillosa sonrisa y tu belleza infinita y brillantez.

Tu amor por la literatura y la escritura te llevaron a soñar en grande.

Gracias infinitas por tu enseñanza , te amaremos hasta el infinito. Tu padre Iván, madre Marizol...

Linda Sue Schmidt

Linda Sue Schmidt

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Sue Schmidt passed away June 5, 2025, following a long illness.

Linda was born to Olin and G. Margaret Fredericksen of Webster, Iowa, on July 31, 1946. After graduating high school in North English in 1964, she enrolled in the St. Luke's Hospital nursing program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and earned her RN certification in 1967. She began her nursing...

Luke Daniel Mitchell

Luke Daniel Mitchell

Jun 5, 2025

Luke Daniel Mitchell, 26, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. Cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11...

Robert "Rob" James Rohwedder

Robert "Rob" James Rohwedder

Jun 5, 2025

Robert “Rob” James Rohwedder, 72, of Marion, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior....

Robert "Bob" Allen Anderson

Robert "Bob" Allen Anderson

Jun 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Anderson, age 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully on June 3, 2025. He was loved dearly and will be missed by family and friends.

Bob is survived by his children Mark (Carla) Anderson, Rick (Deb) Anderson, Bruce (Sandra) Anderson, Don Anderson (Jane Dohrmann), Ron (Carol) Anderson-Lehman, grandchildren Paige (Evan) Freitager, Nicole (Jesse) Dougherty, Alicia Anderson (Jason Daniels),...

Susan Mary Gerlits

Susan Mary Gerlits

Jun 3, 2025

Susan Mary Gerlits of Jerico Springs, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday June 3rd, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graveside service will follow at...

LaVonne "Bonnie" G. Rule

LaVonne "Bonnie" G. Rule

Jun 2, 2025

LaVonne “Bonnie” G. Rule, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Winslow House Care facility in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the...

Donald LeRoy Rawson

Donald LeRoy Rawson

Jun 2, 2025

Donald LeRoy Rawson, age 88, of Hiawatha, formerly of Coggon and Troy Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Born on Valentines Day, February 14th, 1937, in Cedar Rapids to Dorr and Anna (Weber) Rawson, Don lived a life full of love and dedication.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 44 years,...

Jacqueline Kepros

Jacqueline Kepros

Jun 1, 2025

Jacqueline Kepros passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, after a long battle with lung disease. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

She was born in Pontrefact, England to Tom and Betty (Topham) Robinson. Jackie moved to Cornwall, England where she fell...

Bryan Patrick Houlahan

Bryan Patrick Houlahan

Jun 1, 2025

Bryan Patrick Houlahan, 57, of Coggon, Iowa, died Sunday, June 1, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.

Bryan was born on October 27, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to James Patrick Houlahan and Sandra Kay (Koppenhaver) Christensen. He graduated with the...

Mary Lois Newton

Mary Lois Newton

May 31, 2025

Mary Lois Newton, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed on toward her next life’s journey on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The Views of Marion. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at...

Douglas M. Johnson

Douglas M. Johnson

May 29, 2025

Douglas M. Johnson, 85, of Solon, Iowa, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Radiant Church in Cedar Rapids, with an informal visitation to begin one hour prior. A private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...

Winnie Warren

Winnie Warren

May 29, 2025

Winnie Warren, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon in Lisbon, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at noon. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Marion. Rev. Brody Tubaugh will officiate, and burial will follow the services at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids....