Obituaries

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Michael "Mike" Charles Cox

Michael "Mike" Charles Cox

Sep 3, 2018

Michael “Mike” Charles Cox, 61, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018, at the funeral home. The family will also greet...

Steve Gaffney

Steve Gaffney

Sep 3, 2018

Steve Gaffney, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will take place 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, with A Time of Sharing at 6:30 p.m. The family requests casual wear. Steve was born March 13,...

Colleen M. Kula

Colleen M. Kula

Sep 2, 2018

Colleen M. Kula, 67, of Central City, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at her home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor James Wolf. Burial: Boulder Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa. Colleen was born on...

Rosaleen "Rose" Susan Turley

Rosaleen "Rose" Susan Turley

Sep 2, 2018

Rosaleen “Rose” Susan Turley, 86, of Marion, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Kenneth "Ken" Dwayne Dede

Kenneth "Ken" Dwayne Dede

Sep 2, 2018

Kenneth “Ken” Dwayne Dede, 57, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion conducted by Reverend Thom Darden. A Celebration of Ken’s life will follow, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, at...

Kristin Marie Anderson

Kristin Marie Anderson

Aug 29, 2018

Kristin Marie Anderson, 46, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at University Hospitals and Clinic in Iowa City. A Committal Service will be held at a later date. Kristin was born March 21, 1972, in Waterloo, the daughter of Larry and Carol (Muller) Mitchell. She graduated from Dike High School in 1991...

Margaret S. Frederick

Margaret S. Frederick

Aug 29, 2018

Margaret S. Frederick, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018. There will be a private family inurnment only. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

George Frank Patrick Iii

George Frank Patrick Iii

Aug 29, 2018

George Frank Patrick III, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away with his significant other, Suzanna Bishop, at his side on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Windmill Manor in Coralville, where he was in rehabilitation from a recent liver transplant, which is the ultimate gift of life. Per George’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held...

Velma Leora Repstien

Velma Leora Repstien

Aug 28, 2018

Velma “Peggy” Leora Repstien, 95, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral...

Dwaine L. Tague

Dwaine L. Tague

Aug 27, 2018

Dwaine L. Tague, 79, of North Liberty, passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 27, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Dwaine was born October 14, 1938, in...

Donna Arlene (Mclain) Foege

Donna Arlene (Mclain) Foege

Aug 27, 2018

Donna Arlene McLain Foege, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, from complications of ALS. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Linda Livingston....

Holly Decker

Holly Decker

Aug 27, 2018

Holly Decker, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 27, 2018. Graveside services will be held: 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Holly was born July 27, 1955, in Cedar Rapids to Earl and Mary (Carroll) Decker....

Eugene "Gene" Dlouhy

Eugene "Gene" Dlouhy

Aug 27, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Dlouhy, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Heritage Specialty Care, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service with military honors: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids, officiated by Pastor Kent...

Mary Catherine Keil

Mary Catherine Keil

Aug 26, 2018

Mary Catherine Keil, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. A Parish Vigil will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the Vigil service until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30...

Maurice Calvin Minor

Maurice Calvin Minor

Aug 24, 2018

Maurice Calvin Minor, 97, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Manchester, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home in the Meth-Wick Manor Community, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at...

Jack Donald Minnaert

Jack Donald Minnaert

Aug 24, 2018

Jack D. Minnaert passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private family Graveside Service will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Jack was born April 28, 1947, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Frank and Ruth (Harrison) Minnaert. After graduating...

Phyllis "Phyl" Britcher

Phyllis "Phyl" Britcher

Aug 22, 2018

Phyllis “Phyl” Britcher, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Phyl was...

Chris A. Canas

Chris A. Canas

Aug 22, 2018

Chris A. Canas, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. Family will greet family and friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018,...

Marian Isabelle Goranson

Marian Isabelle Goranson

Aug 21, 2018

Marian I. Goranson, 93, of Manchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018, at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville. Additional visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the United Methodist Church, Greeley, conducted by Rev. Mary...

Gina Marie Muzingo

Gina Marie Muzingo

Aug 20, 2018

Gina Marie Muzingo, 63, of Shellsburg, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. A private family burial will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Gina was born July 9, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, the...