Obituaries

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Lelah L. Peet

Lelah L. Peet

Jan 29, 2019

Lelah L. Peet, 85, of Guttenberg, and formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggon conducted by Reverend Vicki Engelmann. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment: Coggon Cemetery,...

John Michael "Mike" Dlask

John Michael "Mike" Dlask

Jan 28, 2019

John Michael “Mike” Dlask, 64, of Olin, Iowa, passed away at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, Iowa, after a heart attack Monday, January 28, 2019. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the funeral home officiated by Certified Celebrant...

David Leroy Norte

David Leroy Norte

Jan 28, 2019

David L. Norte, 69, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away, Monday, January 28, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, with additional visitation one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, United Methodist Church, Manchester. Burial: Fairview Cemetery,...

Agnes Louise Mensen

Agnes Louise Mensen

Jan 28, 2019

Agnes L. Mensen, 91, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, at Marietta’s Place, Manchester, Iowa, with family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, Iowa, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Earlville. Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, at Clifton...

Jenna Elizabeth Reeves

Jenna Elizabeth Reeves

Jan 27, 2019

Jenna E. Reeves, 23, of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Delaware, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, with additional visitation one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home...

Joan Marie Oeltjen

Joan Marie Oeltjen

Jan 27, 2019

Joan Marie Oeltjen, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 27, 2019, under Hospice Care at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, conducted...

Randy L. Nelson

Randy L. Nelson

Jan 27, 2019

Randy L. Nelson, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids following a lengthy battle with cancer. Per Randy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2019 at Hope Lutheran Church, 2736 Bowling Street SW, Cedar...

Tse-Shun Weng

Tse-Shun Weng

Jan 26, 2019

Tse-shun Weng, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at his home in Cedar Rapids, on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Visitation: 10 - 11 a.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Tse-shun was born on November 12, 1959, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He was united in marriage to Lichen Ting. Tse-shun worked as a...

Ethelyn Marie Moore

Ethelyn Marie Moore

Jan 25, 2019

Ethelyn M. Moore, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. Ethelyn was born on November 21, 1926, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Nellie (Hodgson) Scofield. She graduated from Davenport High School. Ethelyn worked for and retired from Armstrong’s Department Store after 20 years. Ethelyn is survived by two sons, Michael (Patti) Moore...

Martin "Marty" Fritz

Martin "Marty" Fritz

Jan 23, 2019

Martin “Marty” Fritz, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, Iowa. Marty was born November...

Walter W. Ashbacker

Walter W. Ashbacker

Jan 21, 2019

Walter W. Ashbacker, 76, of Solon, Iowa passed away Monday, January 21, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 3 – 7 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery, Shueyville, Iowa. Walter was born on April 11, 1942, in...

Audrey Mae Niehaus

Audrey Mae Niehaus

Jan 20, 2019

Audrey M. Niehaus, 64, of Winthrop, Iowa passed away from complications of cancer at Regional Medical Center, Manchester, Sunday, January 20, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019, Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m. Audrey was born February 13, 1954, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina,...

Marion Cruise

Marion Cruise

Jan 18, 2019

Marion Cruise, 79, of Central City, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Marion was born June 27, 1939, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Josephine (Poppe) Cruise. He married Rena VanDyke. Marion was a longtime union...

Vincent J. Keegan

Vincent J. Keegan

Jan 18, 2019

Vincent J. Keegan, 85, of Ryan, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, following a short illness at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Scripture Service: 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ryan. Visitation: 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the church. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January...

Stanley "Stan" L. Jarosh

Stanley "Stan" L. Jarosh

Jan 16, 2019

Stanley “Stan” L. Jarosh, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services, Cedar Rapids. A Visitation will be held 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial following the service...

Mary Lina Robertson

Mary Lina Robertson

Jan 15, 2019

Mary Lina Robertson, 78, of Springville passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Terrace Glen Village, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A private family committal service will take place at Springville Cemetery in Springville, officiated by Pastor Sue-Ellen Sherman. Mary...

Scott Alan Harbach

Scott Alan Harbach

Jan 14, 2019

Scott Alan, Harbach, 59, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away after the onset of a sudden illness at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa on January 14, 2019. Visitation: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Elaine Hamilton

Elaine Hamilton

Jan 14, 2019

Elaine Hamilton, 85, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, formerly of Shueyville, Iowa, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019, at St. Wenceslaus...

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...