Obituaries

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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...

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,...