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Chad Lutter
Jul 18, 2019
Chad Lutter, 45, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. The family will greet friends from 9 – 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at the church on Wednesday, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery,...
Phyllis Jeanne Bishop
Jul 17, 2019
Phyllis Jeanne Bishop, 92, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2019. Family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the church officiated by Reverend...
Donabel Williams
Jul 16, 2019
Donabel Williams, 96, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at home in Iowa City surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home...
Jon L. Wiley
Jul 16, 2019
Jon L. Wiley, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went quietly and peacefully to join his Lord’s choir of angels on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, surrounded by family and friends. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Melvin R. Hahn
Jul 15, 2019
Melvin R. Hahn, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Marion. A Private family burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Iowa. Arrangements by...
Elizabeth Marie (Fellers) Halstead Miller
Jul 15, 2019
Elizabeth Marie (Fellers) Halstead Miller, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home after a decline in health. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the funeral home. Beth was born on April 13, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...
Lynn Johnson
Jul 14, 2019
Lynn Johnson, 63, of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Lynn’s Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A private committal service...
Shirley Ann Shannon
Jul 14, 2019
Shirley Ann Shannon, 79, of Ely, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family while listening to music, just as she wanted. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation to begin one hour prior. Pastor Rick Gail will...
Maureen E. Miller
Jul 13, 2019
Maureen E. Miller, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her home in Marion after a short battle with cancer. Family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019, at St. Patrick’s...
Norman "Norm" Kohl
Jul 12, 2019
Norman “Norm” Kohl, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Norm was born on February 5, 1934, in Lisbon, Iowa,...
Phillip "Phil" Hunter
Jul 10, 2019
Phillip “Phil” Hunter, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died July 10, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the funeral home. Phil was born on November 7, 1948, in Tifton, Georgia, the son of...
Dennis Lee Byrnes
Jul 10, 2019
Dennis Lee Byrnes, 69, of Atalissa, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Solon, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, with a 4:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic...
Ricky "Rick" Lee Veenstra
Jul 9, 2019
Ricky “Rick” Lee Veenstra, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019, as a result of a boating accident while fishing at Palisades State Park. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private family burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Rick was born in Cedar Rapids on...
Thomas Scalise
Jul 9, 2019
Thomas Scalise, 75, of Shellsburg, formerly of Des Moines, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1735 11th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
Ilene Juanita O'Connell
Jul 8, 2019
Ilene J. O’Connell, 86, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. Visitation: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Earlville, with Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Additional visitation 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Monday...
Steven "Burr" Carroll Mcareavy
Jul 8, 2019
Steven “Burr” C. McAreavy, 69, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Delaware Fire Department; followed by a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life beginning at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements by Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa. Burr was born December 16,...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Becker
Jul 6, 2019
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Becker, 76, of Marion, formerly of Anamosa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. The family will greet friends from 3 – 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 4 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home....
Allen "Al" Bruce Carter
Jul 5, 2019
Allen “Al” Bruce Carter, 39, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2019. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the...
Virginia "Ginger" Lee Boots
Jul 5, 2019
Virginia Lee “Ginger” Boots, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 05, 2019, at Crestview Acres. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior to service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Virginia was born February 4, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of...
Barbara J. Ashlock
Jul 5, 2019
Barbara J. Ashlock, 82, of Center Point, Iowa, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Center Point United Methodist Church. Pastor Mike Ellson...
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