Obituaries
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Dixie J. Mcconnell
Jul 26, 2017
Dixie J. McConnell, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa. Visitation: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Erwin of Cedar Rapids; children,...
Jeff L. Orcutt
Jul 26, 2017
Jeff L. Orcutt, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at his home following a brief battle with A.L.S. Family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Hillside Wesleyan Church in Cedar Rapids. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Kirk Statler and Rev. Bill Reirden....
Charles "Chuck" Flint
Jul 25, 2017
Charles “Chuck” Leroy Flint, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...
Lynn Pudil
Jul 21, 2017
D. Lynn (Chmelicek) Pudil, 70, of Swisher, passed away from complications of COPD on Friday, July 21, 2017, at her son’s (Rob & Gena) home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held at...
David J. Wall
Jul 21, 2017
David J. Wall, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. David was born November 3, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...
Stephen Lee Stanford
Jul 20, 2017
Stephen Lee Stanford, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Steve was born May 16, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to his beloved parents, Donald...
Deborah Kathleen Thayer
Jul 20, 2017
Deborah Kathleen Thayer, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Service...
Faye Helen Armstrong
Jul 20, 2017
Faye Helen Armstrong, 103, of Marion, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Community, Marion. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...
Wally Henderson
Jul 19, 2017
Wally Henderson, 88, of Central City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his home. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Dennis Johnson. Burial will follow...
Marcia Ward
Jul 18, 2017
Marcia Ward, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Chris Ward and Keri (David Erb) Ward...
Glenn Lonsdale
Jul 17, 2017
Glenn Lonsdale, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Mayvil Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...
Shirley Susan Lyons
Jul 16, 2017
Shirley Susan (Eike) Lyons, 62, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, with Scripture Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017, St. Mary Catholic...
Helen Mary Gogel
Jul 16, 2017
Helen Mary Gogel, 96, of Springville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary will begin at 4:40 p.m. followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the Vigil Service, the family will greet friends until...
Verla Mae Schaefer
Jul 16, 2017
Verla M. Schaefer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, died peacefully at the Good Neighbor Home, Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester and one hour prior to service on Thursday. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Francis Walter "Hank" Wessels
Jul 16, 2017
Francis “Hank” Walter Wessels, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a sudden illness, at the age of 83. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Born April 8, 1934, the son of Ed and Dorothy (Oberbroeckling) Wessels, Francis was born and raised in Petersburg, Iowa. Together with his four siblings,...
Mildred Elizabeth Jordan
Jul 15, 2017
Mildred “Mid” Elizabeth Jordan, 92, passed away Satuday, July 15, 2017. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Iowa. Mid was born to John and Elsie (McMahon) Hoover on August 22, 1924, in...
Leslie E. Rowse
Jul 15, 2017
Leslie E. Rowse, 91, of Marion, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 15, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Les was born on June 22, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Marion Rowse. He enlisted in the Navy and...
David Rinderknecht
Jul 14, 2017
David Rinderknecht, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born August 5, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. David was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and survived by his daughters, Dana and Danice; and two grandsons James and Jeffrey. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, Center Point Cemetery, Center Point,...
Anastasia Marie Chehak
Jul 13, 2017
Anastasia Marie Chehak, R.D, L.D,C.D.E., was a nationally-known diabetes expert, speaker, author, radio/podcast host, a respected visionary, researcher and medical community leader for more than 30-years. She dedicated herself to inspiring all people to embrace healthier lifestyles. She passed away July 13. Anastasia was an innovator in diabetes education, among the first to craft patient programs, services and even products,...
Tyler "Ty" Brad Russell
Jul 13, 2017
Tyler “Ty” Brad Russell, 7 weeks old, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Jared R. Staten. Survivors include his parents,...