Obituaries

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Mary A. Kelchen

Mary A. Kelchen

Nov 19, 2018

Mary A. (Gogel) Kelchen, 72, of Robins, Iowa, died on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids from a sudden illness with her family at her side. Visitation: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Saturday at church. Burial will follow...

Robert "Bob" K. Soukup

Robert "Bob" K. Soukup

Nov 19, 2018

Robert “Bob” K. Soukup, 84, of Central City, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Lakeland Regional Health, in Lakeland, Florida. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018, at Squaw Creek Baptist Church. Family will greet friends from 9 – 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Graveside Service: 2 p.m...

Leola Schminkey-Reynolds

Leola Schminkey-Reynolds

Nov 17, 2018

Leola Schminkey-Reynolds, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. November 29, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Leola was born December 8, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa,...

Roger W Kinnison

Roger W Kinnison

Nov 17, 2018

Roger W. Kinnison, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids on November 24, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. There will be a Celebration of Life immediately following the service at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Lucile Kathryn Goyer Hamed

Lucile Kathryn Goyer Hamed

Nov 17, 2018

Lucile Kathryn Goyer Hamed, 97, of Solon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Solon Nursing Care Center. Private family services will be held. Entombment at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Lucile was born December 3, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Goyer....

Kenzie Maria Nissen

Kenzie Maria Nissen

Nov 16, 2018

Kenzie Maria Nissen, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at her home in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Kenzie was born August 7, 1990, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Jorg and Jody (Igou) Nissen. She graduated from Jefferson High...

Doris Deen

Doris Deen

Nov 16, 2018

E. Doris Deen, 95, of Central City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the funeral home conducted...

Calvin Earl Struchen

Calvin Earl Struchen

Nov 15, 2018

Calvin Earl Struchen, 77, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at his home. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 2 pm. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A visitation will follow the vigil service until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held...

Beth Roth

Beth Roth

Nov 14, 2018

Beth Roth, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held at a later date. Beth was born October 23, 1952,...

Susan Ann Sauer

Susan Ann Sauer

Nov 12, 2018

Susan Ann Sauer, 59, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away in her sleep on Monday, November 12, 2018. Private family service will be at a later date. Burial will be held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Susie was born on her parents 4th anniversary, November 9,...

Judy Ann Joyce

Judy Ann Joyce

Nov 12, 2018

Judy Ann Joyce, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 12, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital. In agreement with Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m....

Timothy "T.J." Evans

Timothy "T.J." Evans

Nov 11, 2018

Timothy “T.J.” Evans, 47, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. T.J. was born July 19, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of...

William "Bill" Ellis

William "Bill" Ellis

Nov 11, 2018

William “Bill” Ellis, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the Iowa City VA Hospital. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Czech National at a later date. Bill was born March 19, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Charles and...

Calvin Palmer Moore

Calvin Palmer Moore

Nov 10, 2018

Calvin “Cal” Palmer Moore, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, from postherpatic neuralgia, a complication of shingles onset in 2003 and prostate cancer from 2016. Visitation: 2 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 11...

Pat Cole

Pat Cole

Nov 10, 2018

Pat Cole, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2018, at The Church on Northland, 5200 Northland Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, with a reception immediately following at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral...

James R. Hebert

James R. Hebert

Nov 9, 2018

James “Jim” R. Hebert, 87, of Marion, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion where a Parish Vigil Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday...

Robert "Bob" J. Lana

Robert "Bob" J. Lana

Nov 9, 2018

Robert J. “Bob” “Scoop” Lana, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the funeral home....

Gerald Sjobakken

Gerald Sjobakken

Nov 9, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Marlowe Sjobakken, 80, of Dubuque passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9th, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion, IA. Gerald was born on November 9, 1938, in New Hampton, IA, the son of Orvin and Viola (Doherty) Sjobakken. He married Ruth Ann Runde on October 17, 1964. Jerry graduated from Loras College in Dubuque in 1957....

Richard "Rick" Feulner

Richard "Rick" Feulner

Nov 8, 2018

Richard “Rick” Feulner, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at his home Thursday, November 8, 2018. Rick was born November 24, 1959, the son of Melvin and Joyce (Gephardt) Mundt. He was united in marriage to Kris Baldwin on June 1, 1999. Rick is survived by his wife, Kris of Cedar Rapids; two children, Rick Feulner, Jr. of Manchester,...

Loren E. Martin

Loren E. Martin

Nov 8, 2018

Loren E. Martin, 79, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away in his home with his wife and family by his side on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Per his wishes, no services or visitation will be held. Loren was born October 28, 1939, the son of Calvin and Mable (Fenlon) Martin. He graduated from Alburnett High School in 1958. He spent his...