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Dean Maurer
Apr 28, 2019
Dean Maurer, 84, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Delaware. Additional visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa....
Thomas "Tom" K. Ely
Apr 27, 2019
Thomas Kenneth Ely, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Vigil Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where visitation will follow from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home....
Kathy Henderson
Apr 27, 2019
Kathy Henderson, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Mike Morgan. Burial: Spring...
Richard "Weird" Lee Cummings
Apr 26, 2019
Richard Cummings, “Weird,” 83, of Marion, Iowa passed away on April 26, 2019. Weird was born January 10, 1936, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Amos and Della (Voigtschild) Cummings. He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, and was a long time member of the American Legion Post #298 of Marion. He spent time stationed...
Yvonne Priebe
Apr 25, 2019
Yvonne Priebe passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019, after a short illness. Yvonne was a lifelong homemaker and volunteered for many causes associated with the handicapped. She was also a lifelong gardener and enjoyed sewing and growing African Violets. She was a very easy going person that never had an unkind word for anyone. She never uttered a swearword...
Robert ("Bob" "Bj") W. Johnson
Apr 25, 2019
Robert W. Johnson, (“Bob,” “BJ”), 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died April 25, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019, 1-4 p.m. at The Flamingo 1211 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids. The family will hold a private burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Iowa. Bob was born May 19, 1950, in...
Mary Elizabeth Kirk
Apr 25, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Kirk, 83, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids under the care of hospice. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Alice United Methodist Church, 4617 Alice Road, Center Point, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Scheer
Apr 24, 2019
Jeffrey “Jeff” Donald Scheer, 60, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the University of Iowa Clinics and Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A Visitation will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 3500 29th Avenue, Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at...
Charlotte M. Hahn
Apr 22, 2019
Charlotte M. Hahn, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, following a short illness. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26th, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A private family Graveside Service will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, Iowa, officiated by Reverend Dr. Jerry Springston. Charlotte...
Shane Lee Merryman
Apr 22, 2019
Shane Lee Merryman, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2019. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha. Shane was born May 7, 1969,...
John J. Hlavacek
Apr 21, 2019
John J. Hlavacek, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, Iowa. A private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted with the arrangements. John was born September 9, 1929, in a farmhouse outside of Conroy, Iowa, only...
Peter "Pete" E. Vandenberghe
Apr 19, 2019
Peter E. VanDenBerghe, 101, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass. Burial: Saint...
Jerry Lee Ellwood
Apr 19, 2019
Jerry Lee Ellwood, 66, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Private family burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Iowa. Jerry was born February 19, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Dwayne and Donna (Shedek) Ellwood. He worked as a dishwasher in various restaurants along Marion Blvd. In...
Laura J. Hardin
Apr 19, 2019
Laura J. Hardin, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Laura was born August 15, 1961, in Cedar Rapids,...
Roland Walter Dollmeyer
Apr 18, 2019
Roland Walter Dollmeyer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. There will be a visitation from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday April 27, 2019, at the New Apostolic Church, 2930 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. A...
Willa Jean Bliss
Apr 17, 2019
Willa Jean Bliss, 69, of Olin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A private...
Irene M. Tendick
Apr 16, 2019
Irene M. Tendick, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at St Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witness, 2204 26th Street NW, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
William "Bill" W. Russell
Apr 16, 2019
William “Bill” W. Russell, 84, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, following a long illness. Visitation: 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion, conducted by Reverend Gregory Williamson. Bill was...
Diane Denise Johnston
Apr 15, 2019
Diane Denise Johnston, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the...
Lois Jean (Stodola) Hruby
Apr 15, 2019
Lois Jean (Stodola) Hruby, 84, of Solon, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2019, while at Solon Nursing Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to...
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