Obituaries

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Judy Ann Tucker

Judy Ann Tucker

Apr 16, 2018

Judy Ann Tucker, 79, of Marion, died Monday, April 16, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. In agreement with Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services held. A private committal service will take place at a later date at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Judy was born January 16, 1939, the daughter of Thomas...

Ellen Theresa Babich

Ellen Theresa Babich

Apr 15, 2018

Ellen Theresa Babich, 81, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will...

Jessie S. Hughes

Jessie S. Hughes

Apr 13, 2018

Jessie S. Hughes, 92, of Marion, passed away Friday April 13, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Per her request, there will be no service. Cremation will take place and she will be buried in Ocala, Florida, with her husband. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Jessie was born on December 30, 1925, in North...

Anne Margaret Robinson

Anne Margaret Robinson

Apr 13, 2018

Anne Margaret Robinson, of Marion, died on April 13, 2018, at age 93. Anne was born on April 23, 1924, in Riverside, Iowa, to James and Antonia Beranek. After graduating from Riverside High School, she and her sister moved to Cedar Rapids and worked at Killian’s and Penick & Ford. On April 5, 1947, Anne married Raymond Robinson at Trinity...

Diane Marie Lorenz

Diane Marie Lorenz

Apr 12, 2018

Diane Marie “Til” Lorenz, 63, of Hiawatha, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center. Til was a very loving, caring, generous and giving person all her life. In agreement with her wishes, Til gifted her body to The University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Deeded Body Program for educational...

Leona "Lee" N. Findley

Leona "Lee" N. Findley

Apr 11, 2018

Leona “Lee” N. Findley, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Services will be given by Pastor Grant Hagen on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, in Cedar Rapids, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to...

F. Harold Kolda

F. Harold Kolda

Apr 10, 2018

F. Harold Kolda, 76, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018, at St. Stephen’s Catholic...

Joanne Marie Sill

Joanne Marie Sill

Apr 9, 2018

JoAnne Marie Sill, 69, of Springville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 9, 2018. The family will greet friends Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at...

Russell M. Hansen

Russell M. Hansen

Apr 8, 2018

Russell MacKenzie Hansen died peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Russell was born on March 6, 1933, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the youngest child of J. Blaine and Clara Bertina (Harred) Hansen. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1951, where he was a starter for the varsity basketball team and a...

Lorraine M. Schense

Lorraine M. Schense

Apr 7, 2018

Lorraine M. Schense, of Central City, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will take place at Mt....

Norman Jellison

Norman Jellison

Apr 7, 2018

Norman K. Jellison, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A gathering in honor of Norman’s life will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a memorial service will follow...

Richard Lee Dietiker

Richard Lee Dietiker

Apr 6, 2018

Richard Lee Dietiker, 89, of Central City, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend...

Robert "Bob" Greve

Robert "Bob" Greve

Apr 5, 2018

Robert Greve, 83, of Central City, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family requests casual attire be worn. Inurnment will take place at Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, at a later...

Marlene K. Myers

Marlene K. Myers

Apr 4, 2018

Marlene K. Myers, 74, of Hiawatha, formerly of Alburnett, passed away peacefully from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease on April 4, 2018, at The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 2:00...

Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris

Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris

Apr 4, 2018

Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris, 10, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Isaac was born May 22,...

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen

Apr 4, 2018

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen, 97, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Oxford Junction and Lost Nation went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Linn Manor Care Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion. Funeral service will follow...

Wylo Wagner

Wylo Wagner

Apr 4, 2018

Wylo Wagner, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waukon, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life: 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Wylo was born November 16, 1928, in Monona, Iowa, the son of George and Ellen (Amundson)...

Daniel B. Mcgovern

Daniel B. Mcgovern

Apr 3, 2018

Daniel B. “Barney” McGovern, 49, of Central City, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Inurnment will take place at a later...

Doris (Sheeley) Smith

Doris (Sheeley) Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Doris (Sheeley) Smith, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2018, at Living Center West, surrounded by her family. Visitation: 3 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, with scripture service starting at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, with visitation one hour prior to the service at...

Jeannine Marie Dvorak

Jeannine Marie Dvorak

Apr 2, 2018

Jeannine Marie Winn Dvorak, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and special friend to many, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital with family at her side. Visitation will be 4 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, Iowa. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, also at...