Obituaries
All Obituaries
Naomi Elaine Wade
Jul 22, 2018
Naomi E. Wade, 89, of Red Oak, IA, formerly of Marion, IA, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Arlington Place of Red Oak, where she had been a resident for one year. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Naomi’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on...
Arlen Ray Howe
Jul 22, 2018
Arlen Howe, 83, of Central City, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018, in his home. The family will greet friends from 12 – 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the American Legion Wapsie Post #421 in Central City. Funeral Services will follow beginning at 1 p.m. at the American Legion on Sunday. A private committal service will...
Marian Adele Gudenkauf
Jul 22, 2018
Marian Gudenkauf, 81, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. Visitation: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester with a Vigil Service at 2:00 p.m. Additional visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., with Rosary by Catholic Daughters at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday,...
Judith "Judy" Ann Schmidt
Jul 22, 2018
Judith “Judy” Ann Schmidt, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial:...
David Mcclure
Jul 19, 2018
David “Minnesota Dave” McClure, 51, of Marion, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, July 19, 2018. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday July 22, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the vigil service, the family will greet friends until 3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass:10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at St. Joseph...
Pearl Samuelson
Jul 19, 2018
Pearl Samuelson, 96, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed from this life on July 19, 2018, surrounded by family in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, with visitation two hours prior, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial...
Russell G. Helms
Jul 18, 2018
Russell G. Helms, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. with a Vigil Service starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa....
Benjamin Michael Malone
Jul 18, 2018
Benjamin Michael Malone, 24, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away from injuries following an accident on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Regional Medical Center, Manchester, Iowa. Visitation: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. A private vigil service will be held prior to the visitation. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July...
Lonnie L. Ondracek
Jul 17, 2018
Lonnie L. Ondracek, 78, of Blairstown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial with military honors: Pleasant Hill Cemetery,...
Margaret Ann Jensen
Jul 17, 2018
Margaret Ann Jensen, 97, of Gastonia, North Carolina, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Robin Johnson House, Gaston Hospice, North Carolina. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2018, First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Leroy Broadway. Entombment:...
Collette Delores Cox
Jul 17, 2018
Collette Delores Cox, 91, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Franklin Park, Illinois and Calabash, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, Iowa. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Family will greet friends and family after the Vigil...
Milford "Joe" Carroll Dorothy
Jul 16, 2018
Milford “Joe” Carroll Dorothy, 91, of Center Point, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at Emery Place, Robins. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass...
Margaret "Peggy" Joy Davis
Jul 15, 2018
Margaret “Peggy” Davis, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away July 15, 2018, of a short illness at Mercy Hospital. Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Peggy was born March 4, 1940, in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and...
Mary E. Packingham
Jul 14, 2018
Mary E. Packingham, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at her residence. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mary was born July 9, 1947, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Virginia (Scheitzach) Kumm. She graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse and earned her LPN degree at St....
Yvonne "Bonnie" Bernice Huckins
Jul 14, 2018
Yvonne B. “Bonnie” Huckins, 80, of Ryan, Iowa, formerly of Oelwein, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. Visitation: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point, Iowa, with a Funeral Service to follow at 5:30 p.m. Burial: Alice Cemetery, Center Point. Yvonne was born October 27, 1937, in Alburnett, Iowa, the daughter of Harold...
Sostenes "Chago" Alfredo Santiago
Jul 14, 2018
Sostenes “Chago” A. Santiago, 73, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at home surrounded by his beloved family and friends. A Rosary Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 4:00 p.m. The family will greet friends following the...
Sigrid Monika Marlin
Jul 14, 2018
Sigrid “Monika” Marlin, 70, of Marion, formerly of Heidelberg, Germany, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, due to complications from Lupus. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the Vigil Service, the family will greet friends until 6:00...
Robert "Bob" Jonas Harms
Jul 13, 2018
Robert “Bob” Jonas Harms, 62, of Central City, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 13, 2018, with his loving wife by his side after an extended battle with cancer. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will follow at...
Russell James Barbian
Jul 13, 2018
Russell James Barbian, 75, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Winthrop, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at Mayvil Assisted Living, Cedar Rapids. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in the activities room at Mayvil Assisted Living, located at 136 36th Avenue...
Joan L Silver
Jul 12, 2018
Joan L. Silver, 85, of Central City, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service held. A Celebration of Joan’s Life with family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in the Horseshoe Falls Lodge,...


