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Sharon R Wiese
Dec 9, 2017
Sharon R. Wiese, 68, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, of an unexpected illness surrounded by her family. Born on May 8, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of John and Rose Lipcamon. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandkids. She loved all animals, especially her fur babies at home and her...
Kathy Rawson
Dec 8, 2017
Kathy Rawson, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren Friday, December 8, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Troy Mills Christian Church. Survivors include four children, Carla (Tom)...
Norman F. Wachal
Dec 8, 2017
Norman F. Wachal, 89, of Walker, Iowa, died Friday, December 8, 2017, under the care of hospice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Norman died peacefully with his loving family by his side. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m....
Julie Lynne King-Gire
Dec 5, 2017
Julie Lynne King-Gire, 34, of Hiawatha, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion conducted by Pastor Michael Metz. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will...
Vernon J. Pickering
Dec 4, 2017
Vernon Pickering, 79, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 4, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday officiated by Reverend Becky High....
Marjory "Meg" E. Sailor
Dec 4, 2017
Marjory “Meg” E. Sailor, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital. Per Meg’s wishes, she had donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program and there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Survivors include her dog, Sami and many nieces & nephews. She...
Lois Rose Voss
Dec 2, 2017
Lois Rose Voss, 88, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: Monday, December 4, 2017, 4 - 7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Center Point, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor...
Elinor "Ellie" Myrene Witwer
Dec 2, 2017
Elinor “Ellie” Myrene Witwer, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at her home. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marion. A private family committal service will take place at Cedar Memorial...
Juliane Wilhemina Steinert
Dec 1, 2017
Juliane Wilhemina Steinert, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of Juliane’s life will take place at a later date. Juliane was born June 13, 1924, in Siegburg, Germany, the daughter of August and Elsa (Schierenbeck) Huhn. She was...
Ruth P. Robertson
Nov 30, 2017
Ruth P. Robertson, 99, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Hallmark Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Visitation: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. There will be a private family burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ruth was born January 8, 1918, in Oskaloosa,...
Verdi "Kirt" Curtis
Nov 30, 2017
Verdi “Kirt” Curtis, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Celebration of Life will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Kirt was born March 25th,...
Merle F. Menzel
Nov 27, 2017
Merle F. Menzel, 92, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial will take place with military honors provided by the American Legion...
Master Jake C Swanson
Nov 26, 2017
Master Jake C. Swanson passed away on November 26, 2017, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held in January of 2018. Jake was born on February 27, 1980, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to...
Mary Ann Denny
Nov 26, 2017
Mary Ann Denny, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids by Father Mark Reasoner. Burial:...
Virginia "Ginger" Sebetka
Nov 23, 2017
Virginia “Ginger” Sebetka, of rural Walker, Iowa, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, in her home with her husband by her side due to cancer and COPD. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, at First Assembly of God Church, Cedar...
Loren C. Netz
Nov 23, 2017
Loren C. Netz, 84, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. John Albertson. The family will...
Marvin "Marv" Richard Elson
Nov 22, 2017
Marvin “Marv” Richard Elson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, at St. Luke’s Hospital on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, surrounded by his family. His soul entered Heaven to enjoy the eternal life won for him through the death and resurrection of his Savior Jesus Christ. Visitation: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017,...
Heidi Lou Alberta Stephens
Nov 22, 2017
Heidi Lou Alberta Stephens, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Heidi was born June 20, 1984, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Mark Stephens and...
Anita E. Fite
Nov 21, 2017
Anita E. Fite, 66, of Marion, formerly of Park View, Iowa, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Anita was born October 9, 1951, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She worked as a nurse at...
Leland Joseph Harris
Nov 21, 2017
Leland Joseph Harris, 34, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held after 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, #909, Cedar Rapids. He will be remembered at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church mass, Georgetown, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017, with a candlelight vigil to...
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