Obituaries
All Obituaries
William B. Turner
Oct 15, 2018
William B. Turner, 58, of Ely, Iowa, passed away, Monday, October 15, 2018, at his home. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, at the funeral home. William was born November 17, 1959, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of William O....
Jackie Koch
Oct 14, 2018
Jackie Koch, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at her home. Per Jackie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Jackie was born August 1, 1930, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie (Krasen) Jerald. She graduated from Waterloo High School and...
Robert L. Thurness
Oct 13, 2018
Dr. Robert L. Thurness, 79, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Family members include his best friend and spouse, Carol Sue of Marion, Iowa; son, Dr. Brent Thurness (Shelly Thurness) of Rapid City, South Dakota; two daughters Amy Thurness-Yazzie (CSM Alexander Yazzie) of El Paso, Texas, Lisa Sanders (Timothy Sanders) of Chicago, Illinois; and grandchildren Cole,...
Gerald "Luke" "Moose" "Papa" Ray Luke
Oct 12, 2018
Gerald Ray Luke “Luke – Moose – Papa”, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, with Julie by his side. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2 – 5 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
Louella Van Dyke
Oct 12, 2018
Mary Louella Van Dyke, formerly of Mount Vernon and Marion, died at Hiawatha Care Center on October 12. She was 90 years old. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Pastor Tom Fogle. Visitation will be on hour prior to the service. Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20,...
Mary Marie King
Oct 9, 2018
Mary Marie King, 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at ManorCare, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mary was born on July 20, 1922, in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter...
Evelyn Louise Studt
Oct 8, 2018
Evelyn Louise Studt, 87, of Hiawatha, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, October 8, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Private Family Service will take place with burial at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Evelyn was born October 14, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of...
Doralee Mae Ainsworth
Oct 8, 2018
On October 8, 2018, the soul of Doralee Mae Ainsworth left this life to be with her savior in a new and incredible life in heaven, following a long life full of loving service to others. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at...
Eileen Elnora Hepker
Oct 7, 2018
Eileen Elnora Hepker, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. A private family inurnment will take place at the Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, Iowa, at a later date. Survivors include her son,...
Peggy Lou Timms
Oct 6, 2018
Peggy Lou Timms, 70, of Gold Canyon, Arizona, formerly of Springville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Gilbert, Arizona. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Lafayette, Cemetery in rural Alburnett, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Colin "Cokes" Bruyere
Oct 6, 2018
Colin “Cokes” Ross Bruyere, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at his home in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at First Lutheran Church, 1000 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Colin was born August 21, 1969, in Fort...
Peter Doss Sr.
Oct 5, 2018
Peter Doss, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
William "Bill" D. Henderson Sr.
Oct 5, 2018
William “Bill” Henderson, Sr., a WWII Vet of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 95. Memorial Gathering of Remembrance: 12 - 3 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Bill was born May...
Richard E. Williams
Oct 4, 2018
Richard E. Williams, 85, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, officiated by Reverend Charles Wendt. Family will greet friends...
Dorothy Ellen Grenis
Oct 4, 2018
Dorothy Ellen Grenis, 93, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Summit Pointe Senior Living Community,...
Betty Jean Neuhaus
Oct 2, 2018
Betty J. Neuhaus, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 with her family at her side. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester. Betty was born June 1, 1927 to Herman...
Herman "Mundy" Enabnit
Sep 30, 2018
Herman “Mundy” Enabnit, 89, of Central City, Iowa, passed away in his home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am. on Friday, October 5,...
Larry Irvin Martinson
Sep 30, 2018
Larry Irvin Martinson, 75, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation: 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Lafayette Christian Church. A private family burial will be held at Mt....
Helen E. Sommer
Sep 28, 2018
Helen E. Sommer, 95, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin, on her 74th wedding anniversary. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church conducted by Reverend Dennis...
Vernon Robert "Bob" Aldrich
Sep 28, 2018
Vernon Robert “Bob” Aldrich, 60, of Langworthy, formerly of Amber, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. To honor Bob’s memory, the family requests that family and friends...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Iowa. With services throughout Iowa that are updated regularly. Find local Iowa obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
