Obituaries

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Peggy Lou Timms

Peggy Lou Timms

Oct 6, 2018

Peggy Lou Timms, 70, of Gold Canyon, Arizona, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Gilbert, Arizona. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Lafayette, Cemetery in rural Alburnett, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Colin "Cokes" Bruyere

Colin "Cokes" Bruyere

Oct 6, 2018

Colin “Cokes” Ross Bruyere, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at his home in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at First Lutheran Church, 1000 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Colin was born August 21, 1969, in Fort...

Peter Doss Sr.

Peter Doss Sr.

Oct 5, 2018

Peter Doss, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

William "Bill" D. Henderson Sr.

William "Bill" D. Henderson Sr.

Oct 5, 2018

William “Bill” Henderson, Sr., a WWII Vet of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 95. Memorial Gathering of Remembrance: 12 - 3 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Bill was born May...

Richard E. Williams

Richard E. Williams

Oct 4, 2018

Richard E. Williams, 85, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, officiated by Reverend Charles Wendt. Family will greet friends...

Dorothy Ellen Grenis

Dorothy Ellen Grenis

Oct 4, 2018

Dorothy Ellen Grenis, 93, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Summit Pointe Senior Living Community,...

Betty Jean Neuhaus

Betty Jean Neuhaus

Oct 2, 2018

Betty J. Neuhaus, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 with her family at her side. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester. Betty was born June 1, 1927 to Herman...

Herman "Mundy" Enabnit

Herman "Mundy" Enabnit

Sep 30, 2018

Herman “Mundy” Enabnit, 89, of Central City, Iowa, passed away in his home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am. on Friday, October 5,...

Larry Irvin Martinson

Larry Irvin Martinson

Sep 30, 2018

Larry Irvin Martinson, 75, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation: 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Lafayette Christian Church. A private family burial will be held at Mt....

Helen E. Sommer

Helen E. Sommer

Sep 28, 2018

Helen E. Sommer, 95, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin, on her 74th wedding anniversary. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church conducted by Reverend Dennis...

Vernon Robert "Bob" Aldrich

Vernon Robert "Bob" Aldrich

Sep 28, 2018

Vernon Robert “Bob” Aldrich, 60, of Langworthy, formerly of Amber, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. To honor Bob’s memory, the family requests that family and friends...

Jimmie "Jim" Skow

Jimmie "Jim" Skow

Sep 27, 2018

Jimmie “Jim” Skow, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa, after a battle with cancer. Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 2:30...

Katie Hye Lanning

Katie Hye Lanning

Sep 27, 2018

Katie Hye Lanning, 30, of Marion, Iowa, gained her Angel Wings on September 27, 2018, following a long illness. She is now walking hand in hand with her grandfather in heaven. Katie was born in Seoul, South Korea on March 23, 1988. She was lovingly adopted at the age of three months by her father, Ron, and her mother, Nancy....

Fern Elizabeth Mollenhauer

Fern Elizabeth Mollenhauer

Sep 27, 2018

Fern Elizabeth Mollenhauer, 92, of Alburnett, Iowa, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018, at Lafayette Christian Church, rural Alburnett, conducted...

Ellen "Virginia" Mackey

Ellen "Virginia" Mackey

Sep 27, 2018

Ellen “Virginia” Mackey, 96, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Colonial Manor of Amana, Iowa. Family will greet family and friends from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Following a reception at the church,...

Mark George Henderson

Mark George Henderson

Sep 25, 2018

Mark George Henderson, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, after an 8 year battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the funeral home. Mark...

Cynthia Christopher

Cynthia Christopher

Sep 24, 2018

Cynthia Christopher, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Grinnell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Blair Ridge Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Reverend Troy Weigert. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church....

Paul D. Chiafos

Paul D. Chiafos

Sep 24, 2018

Paul D. Chiafos, 87, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. In agreement with Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at...

Beverly "Bev" Jean Mcenany

Beverly "Bev" Jean Mcenany

Sep 23, 2018

Beverly Jean McEnany, 71, of Walker, Iowa, died peacefully in her home, Sunday, September 23, 2018, following a short illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Bev was born January 2, 1947, to Henry and Marcia...

Anne E. Chesney

Anne E. Chesney

Sep 22, 2018

Anne E. Chesney, 72, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with Rev. Michael Elmore officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the funeral...