Obituaries

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David L. Wetzel

David L. Wetzel

Jul 26, 2019

David L. Wetzel, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The family will greet friends from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m.at the funeral home on...

Donald Vranish

Donald Vranish

Jul 24, 2019

Donald Vranish, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Luke’s Inpatient Hospice Unit, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2019, at the funeral home. Donald was born on September 9, 1932, in Crosby/Ironton, Minnesota,...

Donna Jean Paul

Donna Jean Paul

Jul 23, 2019

You cannot imagine the Welcome Home Party I received on Tuesday, July 23, 2019! My Eternal home is so much more beautiful than I ever thought possible. Of course I’m going to miss holding the hand of my true love whom I met in 1960, and married January 13, 1962. I’m going to miss my girls and how each one...

Andrew "Andy" Miles Reth

Andrew "Andy" Miles Reth

Jul 22, 2019

Andrew "Andy" M. Reth, 35, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Cornerstone Community Church, in Manchester, with Kenny Hahn officiating. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Earlville. Andy...

Julie Ann Noble

Julie Ann Noble

Jul 22, 2019

Julie A. Noble, 55, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. A Celebration of Life will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Loren Foster American Legion Post, Lamont, Iowa. Arrangements by Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Julie was born November 18, 1963 in Manchester,...

Esther Louise (Walker) Blessman

Esther Louise (Walker) Blessman

Jul 22, 2019

Esther Louise (Walker) Blessman, 94, passed away July 22, 2019, in Shellsburg, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Central Assembly of God...

Winifred Evelyn Cope

Winifred Evelyn Cope

Jul 21, 2019

Winifred Evelyn Cope, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will begin at 1...

Corliss "Corlie" Wava Sackett

Corliss "Corlie" Wava Sackett

Jul 20, 2019

Corliss “Corlie” Wava Sackett, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to see her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2019, in the presence of her loving family. Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Cedar Rapids First Assembly of God. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church, prior to the...

Donald "Don" Dean Nidey

Donald "Don" Dean Nidey

Jul 20, 2019

Donald “Don” Dean Nidey, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Reverend Rick Gail. Inurnment will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Don was...

Ray Lannom

Ray Lannom

Jul 19, 2019

Ray Lannom, 89, of Springville, Iowa, formerly of Vine, Tennessee, died Friday, July 19, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ray was born January 10, 1930,...

Chad Lutter

Chad Lutter

Jul 18, 2019

Chad Lutter, 45, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. The family will greet friends from 9 – 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at the church on Wednesday, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery,...

Phyllis Jeanne Bishop

Phyllis Jeanne Bishop

Jul 17, 2019

Phyllis Jeanne Bishop, 92, of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2019. Family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the church officiated by Reverend...

Donabel Williams

Donabel Williams

Jul 16, 2019

Donabel Williams, 96, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at home in Iowa City surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home...

Jon L. Wiley

Jon L. Wiley

Jul 16, 2019

Jon L. Wiley, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went quietly and peacefully to join his Lord’s choir of angels on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, surrounded by family and friends. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Melvin R. Hahn

Melvin R. Hahn

Jul 15, 2019

Melvin R. Hahn, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Marion. A Private family burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Iowa. Arrangements by...

Elizabeth Marie (Fellers) Halstead Miller

Elizabeth Marie (Fellers) Halstead Miller

Jul 15, 2019

Elizabeth Marie (Fellers) Halstead Miller, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home after a decline in health. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the funeral home. Beth was born on April 13, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Lynn Johnson

Lynn Johnson

Jul 14, 2019

Lynn Johnson, 63, of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Lynn’s Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A private committal service...

Shirley Ann Shannon

Shirley Ann Shannon

Jul 14, 2019

Shirley Ann Shannon, 79, of Ely, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family while listening to music, just as she wanted. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation to begin one hour prior. Pastor Rick Gail will...

Maureen E. Miller

Maureen E. Miller

Jul 13, 2019

Maureen E. Miller, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her home in Marion after a short battle with cancer. Family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019, at St. Patrick’s...

Norman "Norm" Kohl

Norman "Norm" Kohl

Jul 12, 2019

Norman “Norm” Kohl, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Norm was born on February 5, 1934, in Lisbon, Iowa,...