Obituaries

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Thomas "Tom" Eugene Dupler

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Dupler

Nov 29, 2025

Thomas Eugene “Tom" Dupler, 85, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his small but fiercely loving family — exactly the way he would have wanted it.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on December 12, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.,...

Cleo E. Byam-Henderson

Cleo E. Byam-Henderson

Nov 29, 2025

Cleo E. Byam-Henderson, 98, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025. Visitation will be on Friday, December 5, 2025 starting at 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm with the Funeral Service following at 2:00 pm. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will then take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids with...

Ruth Ann Fiala

Ruth Ann Fiala

Nov 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Fiala, 89, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Troy Mills Christian Church in Troy Mills. The family will greet friends at the church two hours prior to the...

Kathryn (Peyton) Joyce

Kathryn (Peyton) Joyce

Nov 29, 2025

Kathryn (Peyton) Joyce, 87, of Walker, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025, at New Hope Church, Walker, Iowa. Private family burial to follow at Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills,...

Mary Ann (Rasmussen) Wahl

Mary Ann (Rasmussen) Wahl

Nov 28, 2025

Mary Ann (Rasmussen) Wahl, 96, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Friday, November 28, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Joshua Morris

Joshua Morris

Nov 28, 2025

Joshua “Josh” Morris, 48, of Martelle, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at...

Donna Marie Hankins

Donna Marie Hankins

Nov 28, 2025

Donna Marie Hankins, 92, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Manchester Methodist Church, located at 413 E. Butler Street in Manchester. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will follow at Oakland...

Kenneth Arthur Dinger

Kenneth Arthur Dinger

Nov 27, 2025

Kenneth Arthur Dinger, 91, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, November 27, 2025, after a valiant, stubborn fight with chronic kidney disease. Per his request, private family interment will be held at Center Point Cemetery in Center Point, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Andersen...

Dorothy Marie "Dot" Fields (née Feuerhelm)

Dorothy Marie "Dot" Fields (née Feuerhelm)

Nov 27, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Marie "Dot" Fields (née Feuerhelm), age 89, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Born on July 3, 1936, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Dorothy brought warmth and joy to all who knew her throughout her long and vibrant life.

She began her career in Washington DC where she worked at the Pentagon in the secretarial...

Beryl L. Kaiser

Beryl L. Kaiser

Nov 26, 2025

Beryl L. Kaiser, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on November 26, 2025. Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 1 p.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page...

Marilyn Lucille Aiken

Marilyn Lucille Aiken

Nov 24, 2025

Marilyn Lucille Aiken, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Linn Manor in Marion. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Marilyn was born on August 9, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Lucille (Welsh) Mason. She attended St. Patrick’s...

Janel Marie Johnson

Janel Marie Johnson

Nov 23, 2025

Janel Marie Johnson, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Our Lady of Lourdes...

David Fisher

David Fisher

Nov 23, 2025

David Fisher, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 23, 2025. A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the...

Bob "Bohemie Man" Synacek

Bob "Bohemie Man" Synacek

Nov 23, 2025

Bob “Bohemie Man” Synacek, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 23, 2025. The family will host a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Bob was born on September 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ludmila “Lillian” (Zarba) and George Synacek. He was united in marriage to Ms....

Fannie Hilsabeck

Fannie Hilsabeck

Nov 22, 2025

Fannie Hilsabeck, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per her request, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private family inurnment will be held at Springville Cemetery in Springville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion...

Jeff Carlson

Jeff Carlson

Nov 22, 2025

Jeff Carlson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 22, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 14, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.

Jeff was born March 17, 1957, in Braham, Minnesota, the son of Francis and Donna (Strelow) Carlson. He graduated from Prairie High School in...

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Chapman

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Chapman

Nov 22, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” Rose Chapman, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with visitation from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m., at the church with the Reverend Gabriel Anderson officiating. Burial will take...

Eldon Lawrence Pfab

Eldon Lawrence Pfab

Nov 20, 2025

Eldon Lawrence Pfab, 86, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at a later date at...

Winona Lown Richardson

Winona Lown Richardson

Nov 20, 2025

Winona Lown Richardson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at New Hope Church, 101 Ely Street, Walker, Iowa. Burial: Oakland Cemetery,...

David "Dave" and Irene Frasher

David "Dave" and Irene Frasher

Nov 19, 2025



It is with profound sadness that the family of Dave Frasher announces his passing on November 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Dave passed away peacefully at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Irene, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2024.

David Bernard Frasher, son of William and Lucy (Minnis) Frasher,...