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Michael Stephen Cira
Jan 14, 2018
Michael “Mike” Stephen Cira, 43, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2018. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father...
Anna (Mcmann) Edgeton
Jan 13, 2018
AnnaElise MaryEtta (McMann) Edgeton, 18, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, flew up to heaven on the wings of angels on January, 13, 2018. Visitation: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018, with a Remembrance Ceremony to follow at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Officiated by Rev. Kenneth J. Glaser. Anna was born June 11, 1999, in...
John W. Bena
Jan 13, 2018
John W. Bena, 85, of Oelwein, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family requests that everyone comes in casual dress. A private family burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park...
Marvin Edward Carney
Jan 11, 2018
Marvin Edward Carney, 80, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Springville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital. Marvin was born July 31, 1937 in Springville, Iowa, the son of Carl and Wilma (Wild) Carney. He graduated in 1955 from Springville High School...
Mary E. Coates
Jan 11, 2018
Mary E. Coates, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 9 - 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service with funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Tim Pridegon officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mary was born December 22, 1925,...
Patricia "Pat" F. Wachal
Jan 9, 2018
Patricia “Pat” F. Wachal, 85, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Linn Manor Care Center. The family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Jon...
Dennis Vorba
Jan 8, 2018
Denny J. Vorba, 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away due to an automobile accident on Monday, January 8, 2018. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date....
Alex Scott Salow
Jan 8, 2018
Alex S. Salow, 23, of Delhi, Iowa, died Monday, January 8, 2018. Visitation: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2018, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delhi, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Delhi, Iowa. Alex...
William Joseph Zbanek Sr.
Jan 8, 2018
William Joseph Zbanek, Sr., 85, of Shueyville, Iowa, passed away January 8, 2018, at his home. Per Willam's request, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the family's home. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. William was born August 15, 1932, in Bertram Township, Iowa, the son of...
Martha Zipsie
Jan 7, 2018
Martha W. Zipsie, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Northbrook Manor Nursing Home, Cedar Rapids. Per Martha’s wishes her body has been donated to the University of Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion, conducted by Pastor Linda Livingston. Burial...
Janet Ruth Donels
Jan 7, 2018
Janet Ruth Donels, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the funeral home. Pastor...
John Heitmann Jr.
Jan 6, 2018
John Heitmann Jr., 86, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. Celebration of Life: 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. John was born June 14, 1931, in Aliceville, Kansas, the son of John Sr. and Matilda (Penn) Heitmann. On November...
Donald V. Lewis
Jan 4, 2018
Donald V. Lewis, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 2 – 4:30 pm Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Central Church of Christ, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at the church. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Bethel Cemetery in Eddyville, Iowa....
Wilma A. Hart
Jan 4, 2018
Wilma A. Hart, 97, formerly of Central City, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Memorials may be directed to the Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogy Society.
Lorna Mary Messerli
Jan 4, 2018
Lorna Mary Caspers Messerli, 92, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa. Visitation: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the church, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard B. Chapman. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Cedar...
Philomena Blofield Sterns
Jan 4, 2018
Philomena Blofield Sterns, 93, of Marion, formerly of Central City, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Crestview Acres in Marion. A private family graveside service will be Monday, January 8, 2018. Philomena was born May 11, 1924, in rural Linn County, the daughter of Frank and Anne (Vrba) Svoboda. She married Lloyd Blofield who passed away in 1985....
John Kulish
Jan 3, 2018
John Kulish, 66, of Toddville, died unexpectedly while fighting advanced stage cancer. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Vigil Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home after the visitation. All are welcome to join the family for burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday,...
Dale "Daytona" F. Cummings
Jan 3, 2018
Dale F. “Daytona” Cummings, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will greet friends from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home on Monday, conducted by Pastor...
Brian Michael White
Jan 3, 2018
Brian Michael White, 49, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of the Alburnett area, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where the family will greet friends. To honor Brian, please...
Denis Edward Beck
Dec 31, 2017
Denis Edward Beck, 77, of Springville, formerly of Central City, passed away December 31, 2017, at his home. A Celebration of Life will held Friday, January 5, 2018, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Denis was born March 11, 1940, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of J. Martin and Anna Marie (Johnson) Beck....
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