Obituaries

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Mark George Henderson

Mark George Henderson

Sep 25, 2018

Mark George Henderson, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, after an 8 year battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the funeral home. Mark...

Cynthia Christopher

Cynthia Christopher

Sep 24, 2018

Cynthia Christopher, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Grinnell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Blair Ridge Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Reverend Troy Weigert. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church....

Paul D. Chiafos

Paul D. Chiafos

Sep 24, 2018

Paul D. Chiafos, 87, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. In agreement with Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at...

Beverly "Bev" Jean Mcenany

Beverly "Bev" Jean Mcenany

Sep 23, 2018

Beverly Jean McEnany, 71, of Walker, Iowa, died peacefully in her home, Sunday, September 23, 2018, following a short illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Bev was born January 2, 1947, to Henry and Marcia...

Anne E. Chesney

Anne E. Chesney

Sep 22, 2018

Anne E. Chesney, 72, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with Rev. Michael Elmore officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the funeral...

Lisa M. Lala

Lisa M. Lala

Sep 22, 2018

Lisa M. Lala, 58, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018, at First Christian Church, Center Point, Iowa. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center...

Brad D. Kiamas

Brad D. Kiamas

Sep 21, 2018

Brad D. Kiamas, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. A private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Brad was born January 1, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donald and Yvonne (Welsch) Kiamas. He graduated from Jefferson High...

Joe & Helen Valenta

Joe & Helen Valenta

Sep 20, 2018

A graveside memorial service for Joe and Helen Valenta will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The brief service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Czech National Cemetery, 2200 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Pastor Kevin Moore of the Sharon United Methodist Church will officiate. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 298. Following...

Frits Lantermans

Frits Lantermans

Sep 20, 2018

Frits Lantermans, 83, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville, conducted...

Debra Denise Grinsell

Debra Denise Grinsell

Sep 20, 2018

Debra Denise Grinsell, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Ila E. Thorn

Ila E. Thorn

Sep 20, 2018

Ila Thorn, 94, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Virginia Gay Nursing Center, Vinton, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ila was born January 4,...

Demetrios S. Hadjis

Demetrios S. Hadjis

Sep 19, 2018

Demetrios S. Hadjis, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. with Trisagion Service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, St. John...

Eleanor Ruth Michels

Eleanor Ruth Michels

Sep 17, 2018

Eleanor R. Michels, 94, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Delhi United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Delhi. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Connie Michels of Las Vegas and Nancy (Robert) Evans of Grand...

Lois Mary Nosbisch-Belden

Lois Mary Nosbisch-Belden

Sep 17, 2018

Lois Mary Nosbisch-Belden, 70, of Swisher, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at her residence. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. with Scripture Service to begin at 4 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids,...

Archie Earnest Walen

Archie Earnest Walen

Sep 16, 2018

Archie Earnest Walen, 93, of Delhi, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Luther Manor Grand Meadows in Asbury, Iowa. Visitation from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 with Funeral Services to follow at 4:00 p.m., Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi, conducted by Pastor Keith Pitts with full military honors. Inurnment at...

Alma Cecilia Brunsmann

Alma Cecilia Brunsmann

Sep 16, 2018

Alma C. Brunsmann, 94, of Manchester, Iowa, died peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Home. Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester with a Scripture Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, conducted...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Lowen

Kenneth "Ken" J. Lowen

Sep 15, 2018

Kenneth “Ken” J. Lowen, 78, of Pensacola Florida, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, Iowa. Ken was born June 2, 1940, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Earl J. and...

Lester Eugene Chapman

Lester Eugene Chapman

Sep 15, 2018

Lester E. “Jebby” Chapman, 67, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Earlville. Lester was born August 7,...

Elizabeth Ann (French) Bright

Elizabeth Ann (French) Bright

Sep 15, 2018

Elizabeth Ann (French) Bright, 92, of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 15, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment: Wyoming Cemetery in Wyoming, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Keith; six children, David, Dennis, Diane, Denise, Mary and John; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Barbara Ann West

Barbara Ann West

Sep 14, 2018

Barbara Ann West, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2018, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018, The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A...