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Krishawn Lee Reading
Apr 2, 2018
Krishawn Lee Reading died peacefully April 2, 2018. Krishawn was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1975. She spent parts of her life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Woodward and Mt. Vernon. Everywhere she went, she touched people's lives in extraordinary ways; she challenged all of us to be our best and to do our best. The family welcomes all...
Dave A. Cress
Apr 1, 2018
Dave A. Cress, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa. Dave was born...
Theresa Mary Burkle
Apr 1, 2018
Theresa (Feldmann) Burkle, 88, a resident of the Meadows Assisted Living, Manchester, formerly of Earlville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the church,...
Michael David Hotchkiss
Mar 31, 2018
Michael David Hotchkiss, 49, of Hiawatha, passed away following a brave battle against cancer on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at Alburnett Christian Church in Alburnett, Iowa, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Michael was born August 6, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son...
Rosella Rhoda
Mar 31, 2018
Rosella Rhoda, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center. Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, at First Church of the Open Bible, 1911 E Avenue, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at...
Norma (Parton) Oswald
Mar 31, 2018
Norma (Parton) Oswald, 74, of Marion entered the gates of heaven at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Per her wishes there will be no service at this time. Survivors include her husband, John Oswald; her son, John Oswald; granddaughter, Emma Oswald; and her sisters, Velma (Richard) Rainville and Eula (Neil) Wood. She...
Anne Kirsten Christensen
Mar 28, 2018
Anne Kirsten Christensen, 49, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, following a 14 year courageous battle with breast cancer. Anne will be remembered for her lively personality, her laughter, and her ability to enjoy life. Anne was born June 29, 1968, in LaGrange, Illinois, the daughter of Gene...
Timothy "Tim" Turner Evans
Mar 27, 2018
Timothy “Tim” Turner Evans 80 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (formerly of Solon, Iowa) passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday March 27, 2018. Tim was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 29, 1937, to Renald P. Evans and Virginia Turner Evans. He was married to Lorna (DeMott) in 1966, and later divorced. Tim is survived...
Barbara Jean Forkner
Mar 27, 2018
Barbara J. Forkner, 82, of Springville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church, conducted by Father Mark Kwenin. Burial will...
Dorothy "Dottie" Belle Simmons
Mar 25, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Belle Simmons, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Taylor Cemetery, near Unionville, Iowa, Appanoose County....
Pamela L. Chesmore
Mar 25, 2018
Pamela L. Kirby Chesmore, 68, of Urbana, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, after a long and courageous battle, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Pam was born March 1, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
Dean Logan Mossbarger
Mar 24, 2018
Dean Logan Mossbarger, “Moose”, 80, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Dean was born March 12, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of John and...
Aubrey D. Mcshane
Mar 24, 2018
Aubrey D. McShane, 101, of Springville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Anamosa Care Center. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Aubrey was born November 15, 1916, in Linn County, Iowa,...
Wayne "Stan" Tull
Mar 23, 2018
Wayne Stanford “Stan” Tull, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th Street...
Leo "Duff" Francis Goldsmith
Mar 23, 2018
Leo “Duff” F. Goldsmith, 87, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, with his family by his side. Visitation: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delhi, Iowa, with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service and 8:00 p.m. Knight of Columbus Rosary. Funeral Mass:...
Cathy Ann Tiernan
Mar 23, 2018
Cathy Ann Tiernan, 60, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Cathy was born March 3, 1958, the daughter of Mark &...
Francine Louise Larsen
Mar 21, 2018
Francine Louise Larsen, 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted...
Patricia Ann Fritz
Mar 21, 2018
Patricia Ann Fritz, 64, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, with her family by her side. Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Toddville Free United Methodist...
Henry E. Vincik
Mar 21, 2018
Henry E. Vincik, 96, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at...
Henry "Hank" Earl Burt
Mar 20, 2018
Henry “Hank” Earl Burt, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the funeral home. Hank was born on June 8, 1931, in Palo,...
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