Obituaries

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James "Jimbo" Marx

James "Jimbo" Marx

Sep 20, 2017

James Sylvester “Jimbo” Marx, 77, of Springville, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Jimbo is survived by his children, Richard Marx, Jimmy (Tonnia) Marx, David...

Dennis "Denny" Umbdenstock

Dennis "Denny" Umbdenstock

Sep 19, 2017

Dennis “Denny” Duane Umbdenstock, 65, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away in a vehicle accident in Benton County on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the...

Juanita Marie Hotchkiss

Juanita Marie Hotchkiss

Sep 19, 2017

Juanita M. Hotchkiss, 89, a longtime resident of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Summit Point Senior Living, Marion. The family will greet friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017, at First United Methodist...

Brian Dee Zimmerman

Brian Dee Zimmerman

Sep 19, 2017

Brian Dee Zimmerman, 61, of Hiawatha, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, following a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church...

Eugene "Geno" Condon

Eugene "Geno" Condon

Sep 19, 2017

Eugene “Geno” Ralph Condon, 53, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Cremation rites have been accorded by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. Geno is survived by his wife, Samantha Condon of Williamsburg; parents, Ralph and Darlene Condon of Martelle; sister, Sherri Condon (Chris Eastburn) and...

Suzette L. (Rockafellow) Zoll

Suzette L. (Rockafellow) Zoll

Sep 17, 2017

Suzette (Rockafellow) Zoll, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully, Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a recent illness. Visitation & Rosary Service: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Rosary service will begin at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017,...

Anna Mae Nollsch Olinger

Anna Mae Nollsch Olinger

Sep 15, 2017

Anna Mae Nollsch Olinger, 92, of Springville, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Family will greet friends 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the funeral home by Mike Olinger. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Raymond Menuis

Raymond Menuis

Sep 15, 2017

Ray Menuis, 55, of Springville passed away suddenly Friday, September 15, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the funeral home officiated by Reverend Richard Denniston. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Ray is survived by his father, John...

Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith

Sep 14, 2017

Mary Louise Smith, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to Jesus on September 14, 2017. Along with her Lord and Savior she is now enjoying eternity with her father and mother, R. Max and Bernice K. Smith who preceded her and whom she missed so much. Mary is survived by her brother, Howard (Linda) Smith of Houston, Texas; sisters,...

Louise Lola Rowe

Louise Lola Rowe

Sep 13, 2017

Louise Lola Rowe, 93, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. Louise was born on April 10, 1924, in Independence, Iowa, daughter of Harold and Lola (Kile) Polk. She graduated from Troy Mills, Iowa and later married Walter Rowe in 1946. Visitation: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September...

Ruth Annis Inlow

Ruth Annis Inlow

Sep 12, 2017

Ruth Annis Inlow, 99 1/2, of Anamosa, formerly of Coggon, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the Anamosa Care Center. The family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Marion. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion....

Noel J. Motter

Noel J. Motter

Sep 12, 2017

Noel J. Motter, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Dennis Johnson. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion....

Donald Robert "Bob" Sorensen

Donald Robert "Bob" Sorensen

Sep 11, 2017

Donald Robert “Bob” Sorensen, 85, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, at Bickford Cottage in Marion. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Center Point. Inurnment: Quasqueton Cemetery, Quasqueton. Bob is survived by his wife, Mardella...

Nancy Louise Mcshane

Nancy Louise Mcshane

Sep 11, 2017

Nancy Louise McShane, 65, of Central City, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will then follow at...

Shirley Marie Martinson

Shirley Marie Martinson

Sep 11, 2017

Shirley Marie Martinson, 88, of Alburnett, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Center Point, Iowa, conducted by Pastor David L. Hansen. Family will greet friends from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Burial: Mt....

Dallas "Oley" F. Oler

Dallas "Oley" F. Oler

Sep 10, 2017

Dallas “Oley” F. Oler, 83, died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, due to complications of diabetes. He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two. Dallas was born June 17, 1934, the youngest of six children to Fred and Loah (Jones) Oler. He received the Joslin Victory Award...

Mary Ann Jahncke

Mary Ann Jahncke

Sep 8, 2017

Mary Ann Jahncke, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. Mary is survived by a son, Chris Jahncke; daughter, Claudia (Rick) Ketchum; granddaughter, Amanda (Zach Spargo) Waddell; daughter, Lisa (Harry) Suszko; and granddog, Maximus. She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Jahncke; a sister; and a brother. A Celebration of Life service will be...

Marlene Joan Carpenter

Marlene Joan Carpenter

Sep 8, 2017

Marlene Joan Carpenter, 83, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at the Anamosa Care Center following a prolonged illness. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. Inurnment for immediate family will be at a later date. She is survived by her daughters, Joy (John) Gregory of Sanford,...

Charles "Chuck" Ernest Church

Charles "Chuck" Ernest Church

Sep 7, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Ernest Church, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Legacy Center, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2017, at the First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor...

Jerry W. Schneekloth

Jerry W. Schneekloth

Sep 7, 2017

Jerry W. Schneekloth, 73, of Ely, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Jerry was born October 17,...