Obituaries
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Cristle Leonard
Feb 21, 2019
Cristle Leonard, 97, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Per Cristle’s wishes there will be no funeral service at this time. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Cristle was born November 16, 1921, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter...
Wanda Fay Whalen
Feb 21, 2019
Wanda Fay Whalen, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday February 21, 2019, at Willow Gardens surrounded by her family. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Wanda was born August 19, 1937, in Peace Valley, Missouri, the daughter of John and Ruth (Rhoads) Campbell. She married Alfred...
Libbie Rose Schild (Preston) (Zrudsky)
Feb 20, 2019
Libbie Rose Schild (Preston) (Zrudsky) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019, at ManorCare in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Libbie was born in Cedar Rapids on September 22, 1922, to John and Mary Zrudsky, and was married to Mildridge “Jinks” Preston on January 24, 1941. After Jinks’ passing in 1989, Libbie married Alvin “Bud” Schild on November 22, 1991. Libbie and...
Hunter William Kuipers
Feb 20, 2019
Hunter William Kuipers, 20, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with funeral services to begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Hunter was born October 27, 1998, in...
Kathleen Hayes
Feb 18, 2019
Kathleen Hayes, 45, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. Visitation: 3 – 4 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 4 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at the funeral home. Kathleen was born December 15, 1973, in North Carolina, the daughter of Bruce and Mary (Gaffney) Hayes. She...
Thomas Allen Hoerner
Feb 18, 2019
Thomas Allen Hoerner, age 84, of Boone, Iowa, formerly of Ames, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at Mary Greeley Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Stevens Memorial Chapel (607 28th Street Ames, Iowa 50010). Funeral services in Central City, Iowa, will be at 11:00 a.m.,...
Jeannie A. Light
Feb 17, 2019
Jeannie A. Light, 80, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away with family at her side on Sunday, February 17, 2019, after an extended illness. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at Lisbon United Methodist Church, Lisbon, Iowa. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the church. Private Family Burial: Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Iowa....
Dennis "Barney" Trout
Feb 15, 2019
Dennis “Barney” Trout, an amazing husband, loving father and grandpa, friend to many, hard worker and community leader died unexpectedly February 15, 2019, at St Luke’s Hospital with his family at his side. Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, at the Marion Christian Church February 26, 1966. He cultivated and celebrated nearly 53 years of true love with her....
Jeffrey Joe Mitchell
Feb 14, 2019
Jeffrey Joe Mitchell, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. At Jeff’s request there will be no funeral service. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Gathering from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
Wayne "Edgie" Edgington
Feb 13, 2019
Wayne “Edgie” Edgington, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at...
Hazel Kay Burke
Feb 13, 2019
Hazel “Kay” Burke, 79, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Ryan, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Visitation: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ryan with a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Additional visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2019, St. Patrick...
Beverly Ament
Feb 12, 2019
Beverly Ament, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Beverly was born March 11, 1947, the daughter of Beverly...
Judith V. Dlouhy
Feb 12, 2019
Judith V. Dlouhy, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation: 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Officiated by Pastor Kent Landhuis. Judith was...
Della Mull
Feb 12, 2019
Della Mull, 65, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Lawrence Community Center, 600 E Main Street, Anamosa, Iowa. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
Kasey A. Hines
Feb 11, 2019
Kasey A. Hines, 22, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City. Visitation: 2 – 6 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Center Point United Methodist Church. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the church. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Morris F. Neighbor
Feb 11, 2019
Morris F. Neighbor, 100, of Marion, Iowa, died on February 11, 2019, at his home. Visitation: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at Antioch Christian Church located at 433 Cross Road, Marion, Iowa, conducted by Pastor Dan Peterson. The family will...
Virginia "Ginnie" Tolle
Feb 10, 2019
Virginia “Ginnie” Tolle, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at the funeral home. Ginnie was a dedicated mother, grandmother and businesswoman. She...
Betty Lou Paul
Feb 9, 2019
Betty Lou Paul, 80, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Toddville, Iowa, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Sheri Andersen. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway....
Monte Ireland
Feb 7, 2019
Monte Ireland, 77, of Solon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be held from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Monte was born December 18, 1941, to...
Leah Marie Cira
Feb 7, 2019
Leah Marie Cira, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday morning, February 7, 2019, in Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, following a long illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Reverend David O’Connor. Family will greet friends Tuesday at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial:...


