Obituaries

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Richard Dean Engen

Richard Dean Engen

Jan 12, 2019

Richard Dean Engen, 73, of Central City, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. In agreement with Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Richard was...

Lloyd G. Feickert

Lloyd G. Feickert

Jan 10, 2019

Lloyd George Feickert, 72, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion, conducted by...

Terry L. Edler

Terry L. Edler

Jan 10, 2019

Terry L. Edler, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial with military rites will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Alice Jean Bandy

Alice Jean Bandy

Jan 8, 2019

Alice Jean Bandy, 92, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Graveside Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Campton Cemetery, Dundee, Iowa. Alice Jean Bandy was born June 26, 1926, the daughter of Henry Arthur and Ida Marie...

Helen Jean Pitlik

Helen Jean Pitlik

Jan 8, 2019

Helen “Jean” Pitlik, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019, at St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Jean was born May 4, 1924, in Central City, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Wilma (Miller) Mosher. On September 15, 1951, at All Saints Church in Cedar...

Marjorie "Margie" L. Davin

Marjorie "Margie" L. Davin

Jan 8, 2019

Marjorie “Margie” L. Davin, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with Reverend Mike Morgan officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Friday prior to the...

Kenneth Dean Coats

Kenneth Dean Coats

Jan 7, 2019

Kenneth Dean Coats, 72, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at his home. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place later this spring. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Ken was born April 28, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Fred and Mary (Gaddie)...

Darlys "Dee" M. Dickman

Darlys "Dee" M. Dickman

Jan 7, 2019

Darlys “Dee” M. Dickman, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Graveside services and burial will be at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville, Iowa at a later date. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Dee was born November 10, 1935, in...

Genevieve Mildred (Luedke) Jeffers

Genevieve Mildred (Luedke) Jeffers

Jan 6, 2019

Genevieve Mildred Luedke Jeffers, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet visitors at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Calvary Baptist Church, 5338 Johnson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the church. Pastor...

Jack Warren Carley

Jack Warren Carley

Jan 6, 2019

Jack Warren Carley, 90, of Marion, formerly of Central City, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. In agreement with Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. A Memorial Service will...

Irvin Leo Sellner

Irvin Leo Sellner

Jan 3, 2019

Irvin L. Sellner, 86, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, January 3, 2019. Visitation: 2:30 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, with a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service, and additional visitation from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,...

Verlee E. Hiner

Verlee E. Hiner

Jan 3, 2019

Verlee E. Hiner, 70, of Central City, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s. Visitation: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa 52302. Funeral...

Noal Wayne Randall Jr.

Noal Wayne Randall Jr.

Jan 3, 2019

Noal Wayne Randall, Jr. 84, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his home. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the American Legion Post #421 in Central City. Inurnment: Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Wayne was...

Ruth Ciha

Ruth Ciha

Jan 2, 2019

Ruth Ciha, 74, of East Dubuque, Illinois, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Ruth was born April 4, 1944, in Monticello, Iowa,...

Charlotte Jeanette Rowray

Charlotte Jeanette Rowray

Jan 2, 2019

Charlotte Jeanette Rowray, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her home in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. A private burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Charlotte was born August 9, 1937, in...

Phyllis J. Smith

Phyllis J. Smith

Jan 2, 2019

Phyllis Joan Smith, 85, of Central City, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side on January 2, 2019. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, officiated by Pastor Gregory Williamson of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial: St. John's Cemetery in Rock Springs, Wisconsin. Phyllis...

John J. Kula

John J. Kula

Jan 1, 2019

John J. Kula, 69, of Center Point, Iowa, formerly of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, after a short illness at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Celebration of John’s life will be held at his home on Saturday,...

Doris J. (Parbs) Kubik

Doris J. (Parbs) Kubik

Dec 31, 2018

Doris J. (Parbs) Kubik, 84, of Central City, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Walker...

Darrell Clayton Aler

Darrell Clayton Aler

Dec 30, 2018

Darrell Clayton Aler, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at his home. Visitation: 1 – 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service will follow at 2 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Darrell was born September 24, 1948, the son of Leo and Helen (Crutchley) Aler....

Anne B. Munson

Anne B. Munson

Dec 30, 2018

Anne B. Munson, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Westridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Anne was born...