Obituaries

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Dan F. Slaymaker

Dan F. Slaymaker

Nov 8, 2018

Dan Forrest Slaymaker, 86, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Hiawatha Care Center. There will be no visitation. Family graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Dan was born August 21, 1932, to Floyd and Mildred Slaymaker, in Keystone, Iowa. He...

Jeffrey J. Juhl, Do

Jeffrey J. Juhl, Do

Nov 8, 2018

Dr. Jeffrey J. Juhl, DO, 54, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jeff was born on April 12, 1964, at...

Gary D. Heins

Gary D. Heins

Nov 7, 2018

Gary D. Heins, 76, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. with the Rosary to begin at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018,...

Robert "Bob" Chase Shireman

Robert "Bob" Chase Shireman

Nov 7, 2018

Robert Chase Shireman (Bob), 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away at home after a battle with Parkinson’s and Cancer on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Bob was born April 7, 1935, the son of Albert C. and Marion E. Shireman. Bob attended school in Cedar Rapids and Central City, graduating from Central City High School. He served in the United States...

Donald Cobain Legassick

Donald Cobain Legassick

Nov 7, 2018

Donald C. LeGassick, 92, of Manchester, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with Funeral Services at 12:00 p.m. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Earlville. Donald was born January 17, 1926, to John James and Eva Jeanette (Cobain) LeGassick on a farm northeast...

William "Billy" F. Andrews

William "Billy" F. Andrews

Nov 5, 2018

William “Billy” F. Andrews, 80, of Walker, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis at ABCM Rehabilitation Center of Independence. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker, conducted by Reverend Annette Kruse. The family will greet friends for one hour prior...

Donald Leroy Twiselton

Donald Leroy Twiselton

Nov 4, 2018

Donald LeRoy “Twis” Twiselton, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion. A visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the...

Richard Vance Wilson Jr.

Richard Vance Wilson Jr.

Nov 3, 2018

Richard Vance Wilson, Jr., 62, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, in the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Per Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City....

Alan H. Pond

Alan H. Pond

Nov 3, 2018

Alan H. Pond, 79, of Swisher, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, November 3, 2018. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Family burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher. Alan was born February 3, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Bernice Pond. Alan...

Lynne Strabala

Lynne Strabala

Nov 3, 2018

Lynne Strabala, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 3:00 p.m. and Rosary at 6:30 p.m. by the Fourth Degree Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018,...

Marty Allen Boots

Marty Allen Boots

Nov 1, 2018

Marty Allen Boots, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a Service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Allan P. Viktor

Allan P. Viktor

Oct 31, 2018

Allan P. Viktor, 67, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Campbell Cemetery,...

James Wooldridge

James Wooldridge

Oct 30, 2018

James Wooldridge, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 3275 N. Center Point Road, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at the church. Burial will follow at...

Patsy "Pat" Lou Johnson

Patsy "Pat" Lou Johnson

Oct 30, 2018

Patsy “Pat” Lou Johnson, 77, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Trinity Episcopal Church, located...

James Joseph Iscoll Jr.

James Joseph Iscoll Jr.

Oct 29, 2018

James Joseph Driscoll, Jr., 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at his home in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 2 - 3 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with Service to follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. James was born October 19, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa,...

Rose Roxanne (Grimm) Edgar

Rose Roxanne (Grimm) Edgar

Oct 29, 2018

Rose Roxanne (Grimm) Edgar, 41, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 29th, 2018, after a battle with cervical cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rose is survived by her husband, Chance Edgar of Hiawatha; her children, Jared Foster of Cedar Falls,...

Ned F. Albert

Ned F. Albert

Oct 28, 2018

Ned F. Albert, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away after a short illness surrounded by family on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,...

E. Wayne Imhoff

E. Wayne Imhoff

Oct 27, 2018

E. Wayne Imhoff, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to his Heavenly Home Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Faith Bible Church, 46th Street NE, Cedar Rapids....

Dolores A. Miessner

Dolores A. Miessner

Oct 26, 2018

Dolores A. Miessner, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 am Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park...

Helen Darlene Lamphier

Helen Darlene Lamphier

Oct 25, 2018

Helen Darlene Lamphier, 94, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point. Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at First Christian Church, Center Point. Burial: 2:00 p.m. at Strawberry Point Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa. Helen was born September...