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Wayne Dean Dvorak
May 28, 2018
Dr. Wayne Dean Dvorak, 76, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of University Park, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Wayne was born January 23, 1942, in Urbana, Iowa, the son of Jesse and...
Robert "Bob" Barta
May 24, 2018
Robert “Bob” Barta, 93, of Solon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Hallmark Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Visitation: 1 – 4 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Bob was born May 25, 1924, in Cedar Rapids,...
Margaret Louise Perrin
May 24, 2018
Margaret Louise Perrin, 97, of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away quietly on May 24, 2018, in her room at Cornerstone Long Term Care Facility in Plymouth, Minnesota. Margaret was born to Harry and Elsie (Smith) Horrocks in Mystic, Iowa on March 24, 1921. She was married to Corbin Allen Perrin on February 3, 1940, in Unionville,...
Wanda Estelle Curfman
May 23, 2018
Wanda Estelle Curfman, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and John Sherbon, surrounded by her family. There will be a private family burial with no services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Wanda was born September 18, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Keokuk...
Ryan Alan Sconyers
May 22, 2018
Ryan Alan Sconyers, 34, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital. Per Ryan’s wishes there will be no formal services held. A gathering to celebrate Ryan’s life will be 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids....
Jeffrey "Jeff" Jon Jacobs
May 22, 2018
Jeffrey Jon Jacobs, 51, of Atkins, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Jeffrey was born May 26, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Johnson) Jacobs. He graduated from...
Robert "Bob" D. Erenberger
May 22, 2018
Robert D. Erenberger, 81, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville. A Celebation of Life will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church conducted by...
Lavon Marek
May 21, 2018
LaVon Marek, 88, of Center Point, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at Rock Ridge Residential Care Center, Shellsburg. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Alice Cemetery, Center Point. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. LaVon was born May 6, 1930, the daughter of George and Stella (Bartosh)...
Ione Marie Shrope
May 21, 2018
Ione Marie (Bonebrake) Shrope, 92, of Marion, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Dunkard Cemetery, Midway. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Ione was born March 23, 1926, in Center Point, Iowa, the daughter...
James Edwin Woods
May 20, 2018
James Edwin Woods, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family, Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation starting at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein, Iowa, at a later...
Diane G. Bishop
May 19, 2018
Diane G. Bishop, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Christ Church Presbyterian, 2000 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Diane was born April 13, 1936, in...
Laura Lee Hawthorn
May 19, 2018
Laura Lee Hawthorn, 50, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, May 19, 2018. Memorial Gathering: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Laura was born January 3, 1968, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Carol Ann Staton. She lived most of her life in Manchester. Laura was a very loving,...
Martha Mary Macklin
May 18, 2018
Martha M. Macklin, 96, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Mill Pond Long Term Care in Ankeny. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation is one hour before service at the funeral home, Deanna Herwald and Kendra Kemp officiating. Martha was born...
William "Bill" J. Merritt
May 17, 2018
William “Bill” J. Merritt, 55, of Center Point, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, from a short illness. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Bill was born September 28, 1962, to Lucille and Earl “Pops” Merritt. He graduated...
Howard W. Carpenter
May 16, 2018
Howard W. Carpenter, 94, of Monticello, formerly of Whittier, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Monticello Care Center. A joint Celebration of Life for both Howard and Clyda Carpenter will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the Whittier Community Building, located at 1006 County Home Road, Whittier. A private inurnment will take...
Albert Aloysius Holtz
May 15, 2018
Albert A. Holtz, 84, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Per Albert’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville, the family will greet friends from 9:00 -10:15 a.m. at the church. Burial with military...
Helen Marie Iscoll
May 13, 2018
Helen Marie Driscoll, 89, of Marion, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018, at Mercy Hallmar Residential Center, Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends after the vigil service until 7 p.m. at the funeral home....
Donald D. Turner
May 10, 2018
Donald D. Turner, 80, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded by his family. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion, officiated by Pastor Linda Livingston. Burial: Oak...
Ray Rios
May 10, 2018
Ray Rios, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Ray was born February 25, 1947, in Temple, Texas. He...
Leamon "Lee" Norman
May 10, 2018
Leamon “Lee” Norman, 73, of Ely, Iowa, passed away, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his home with his family at his side. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018, with visitation one hour prior at St. John Lutheran Church, Ely....
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