Obituaries
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Rick "R.J." Jay Weber
Feb 16, 2018
Rick “R.J.” Weber, 58, of Earlville, Iowa, died Friday, February 16, 2018. Memorial Gathering: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa. Rick was born March 1, 1959, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Arthur “Art” and Marilyn Ann (Maiers) Weber. Rick was a truck driver for Rolfes Transport. Rick...
Mary K. Chaffee
Feb 16, 2018
Mary K. Chaffee, 80, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, officiated by Reverend...
Carol M. Yeisley
Feb 16, 2018
Carol M. Yeisley, 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 16, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Per her wishes, Carol will be cremated and there will be no services. Carol was born May 2, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph and Ludmilla (Andrle) Novak. She graduated from Linn Mar...
Garrald William Schroeder
Feb 15, 2018
Garrald W. (Bill / Red) Schroeder, 87, of Oelwein, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away February 15, 2018, at Mercy Living Plus, Oelwein. Graveside Service: 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, Sheridan Cemetery, eight miles south of Tama, Celebrant, Diane Thovson officiating. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Bill was born December 20, 1930, in...
Roberta M. Haley
Feb 15, 2018
Roberta M. Haley, 63, of Central City, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 3 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, at the Lutheran Church...
Bernadette Leone Mercil
Feb 15, 2018
Bernadette Leone Mercil, 79, of Marion, passed away on February 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil service until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday,...
Gerald "Jerry" Geers
Feb 15, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” Geers, 80, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday. Burial will take place...
James R. Precup
Feb 14, 2018
James R. Precup, 73, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and is now dancing with Jesus. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, at Cedar Rapids Alliance Church conducted by Pastor Todd Hart. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Jim...
Carol Ann Coffland
Feb 13, 2018
Carol Ann (Smith) Coffland, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Friends may gather from 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by Rev. brenda ehret. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery...
Stanley Duane "Bill" Lamb
Feb 13, 2018
Stanley Duane “Bill” Lamb, 89, of Ely, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a lengthy illness. There will be a Celebration of Life scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rosemary Lamb of Ely;...
Lillian Elizabeth Eige
Feb 13, 2018
Lillian E. Eige, 102, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Meth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids. Gathering: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service to follow, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Stasia Fine. Reception following the service. Lillian was born July...
Kathleen "Kate" Harmening
Feb 12, 2018
Kathleen “Kate” Harmening, 73, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion conducted by Deacon Sean Smith. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Kate was born February...
Occie Odell Culp Jr.
Feb 12, 2018
Occie Odell Culp, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, under hospice care from Alzheimer’s, dementia, and complications from diabetes. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Westdale Community Church, 3211 Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Supt. Beets of Word of Faith will officiate. Repass will be held after the service at...
Debra Sue Condit
Feb 11, 2018
Debra Sue Condit peacefully completed her circle of life in her home on February 11, 2018, surrounded by family and long-time friends after a brief illness. Join her family in celebrating Deb’s life on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Believer’s in Grace Fellowship, 8600 C Avenue, Marion, Iowa. Her celebration will include a potluck (potbless). Deb was...
Mary Lucile Robinson
Feb 10, 2018
Mary Lucile Robinson, 87, of Coggon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at Unity Point Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at United Parish Church, Coggon, officiated by Pastor Sheri Andersen. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The...
Richard Allen Hotz
Feb 10, 2018
Richard “Dick” Allen Hotz, 84, of Troy Mills, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery. Military...
Otto Paul Giese
Feb 9, 2018
Otto Paul Giese, 86, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Jerry...
Richard Lee Chapman
Feb 9, 2018
Richard Lee Chapman, 66, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends following the vigil service until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral...
Craig D. Stoddard
Feb 9, 2018
Craig D. Stoddard, 55, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Craig was born September 19, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Alex and Delores (Weber) Stoddard. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1981 and joined the United States Army, working as...
Carol Henderson
Feb 9, 2018
Carol Henderson, 89, of Marion, formerly Central City, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion with Reverend Jon Moss officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the Celebration on Saturday...


