Obituaries
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Maxine Evelyn Gordon
Jul 2, 2018
Maxine Evelyn Gordon, 99, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at Living Center West after a lengthy illness. Visitation: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Reception to follow at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids....
Mary Celine Sindelar
Jul 1, 2018
Mary Celine Sindelar, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil service until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will take...
Regina Marie Doolin
Jul 1, 2018
Regina Marie Doolin, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Sunday, July 1, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with inurnment at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Regina was born August, 21, 1950, in Iowa...
Carl V. Durbala
Jun 30, 2018
Carl V. Durbala, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Hallmar Mercy under hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids with visitation one hour prior, Rev. Denny Juhl officiating. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral...
Verletta Mae Mcglaughlin
Jun 28, 2018
Verletta Mae McGlaughlin, 78, of Marion, formerly of Prairie Grove, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil service until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home on...
Edward John Zavada
Jun 28, 2018
Edward John Zavada, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Edward’s home, 3735 Windmere Way in Marion. Edward was born June 7, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Michael and Sophie (Oprondek) Zavada....
Craig Albers
Jun 27, 2018
Craig Albers, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at the...
Clair Julius Hepker
Jun 27, 2018
Clair Julius Hepker, 93, of Center Point, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, surrounded by family. A Masonic Service conducted by Benton City Masonic Lodge #81 will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. The family will greet friends following the Masonic Service until 5:00 p.m. on...
Joyce E. Mailey
Jun 26, 2018
Joyce E. Mailey, 95, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Linn Manor Care, Marion. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Bluffton, Iowa. Joyce was born April 9, 1923, in rural Winneshiek County, the daughter of John and Edith (Hiller) Schnitzler. She was employed at Bishops for many...
Lucile Mae "Lucy" Burkart
Jun 26, 2018
Lucile Mae “Lucy” Burkart, 82, of Walker, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Walker United Methodist Church. Memorial Service: 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, officiated by Rev. Annette K. Ruhs Kruse. Inurnment: Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements by...
Margaret Ellen Barta
Jun 25, 2018
Margaret Ellen Barta, 91, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at Anamosa Care Center. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, with 6 p.m. Rosary at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery,...
Nick George Tzortzoudakis
Jun 24, 2018
Nick George Tzortzoudakis, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Trisagion, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at St. John the Baptist...
Otto Leroy Essington
Jun 24, 2018
Otto LeRoy Essington, 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Manorcare in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with Otto’s wishes, cremation will take place following a private family gathering. Inurnment will take place at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Adair, Iowa, at a later date. Otto was born October 25, 1932, to Frank Robert and Hazel Irene Essington in...
Leslie C. Klink
Jun 22, 2018
Leslie C. Klink, 91, of Elkader, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Elkader. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, with Rev. Jon Haack officiating. The family will greet friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday,...
Christi Smalley
Jun 22, 2018
Christi (Shaffer) Smalley, 54, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Christi was born on September 8, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Joan Parsons and Charles...
George Earl Maybanks
Jun 21, 2018
George E. Maybanks, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly in his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. A reception will be held after mass at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. In...
Frances "Janie" Kvicka
Jun 21, 2018
Frances Jane “Janie” Mrkvicka, 75, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Visitation: 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Janie...
Mark Douglas Reding
Jun 20, 2018
Mark Douglas Reding, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Rumors Bar & Grill, 400 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
Ruth Wulfekuhle
Jun 20, 2018
Ruth Wulfekuhle, 96, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Earlville, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Visitation: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville. Burial: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Earlville. Ruth was born November 24,...
Marilyn Jean Atwater
Jun 20, 2018
Marilyn Jean Atwater, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Marion’s Thomas Park State room facility, 343 Marion Boulevard. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...