Obituaries

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Carl M. Watts

Carl M. Watts

Jun 29, 2017

Carl M. Watts, 68, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at his home. Per Carl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Survivors include his children, Jeffrey, Emily and Christopher; sister, Barb Smith; and seven grandchildren. Carl was born on October 17, 1948,...

Jeanne E. Sentman

Jeanne E. Sentman

Jun 29, 2017

Jeanne E. Sentman, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Private family burial: Ridgewood Cemetery, North Liberty, Iowa. Jeanne was born April 8, 1946, in LeClaire, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Marietta (Hanchett) Bennett. She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1964. Jeanne then went to UNI to...

Margaret Ann Van Woert

Margaret Ann Van Woert

Jun 26, 2017

Margaret Ann Van Woert, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Margaret was born May...

Gregory "Greg" Joe Reiman

Gregory "Greg" Joe Reiman

Jun 26, 2017

Gregory Joe Reiman spent his life serving his Savior, his family, his friends, and his customers. He was ushered into the arms of Jesus on June 26, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Visitation: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m....

Steve Roethler

Steve Roethler

Jun 25, 2017

Steve Roethler, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 3 – 7 p.m. with sharing time to begin at 6 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Steve was born July 22, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...

Michael James Christensen

Michael James Christensen

Jun 25, 2017

Michael James Christensen, 50, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, of injuries he received in a pedestrian/vehicle accident in Tempe, Arizona. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the funeral...

Mikel "Mike" Shane Thomas

Mikel "Mike" Shane Thomas

Jun 24, 2017

Mikel “Mike” Thomas, 46, of Central City, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Mary Lou Tracey

Mary Lou Tracey

Jun 23, 2017

Mary Lou Tracey, 84, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Private family inurnment will occur at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. Mary Lou was born May...

John Azel Nance

John Azel Nance

Jun 20, 2017

John Azel Nance, 87, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Christ Community United Methodist Church, Marion, conducted by Pastor Becky High. Private committal services will take place at a later date at Beevers Cemetery in Forrest, New Mexico. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home...

Donald "Don" James Bean

Donald "Don" James Bean

Jun 19, 2017

Donald “Don” James Bean of 3092 Stone Creek Court, Marion, Iowa, passed away June 19, 2017. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Reverend Elizabeth Hilkerbaumer and Reverend Dr. Nancy Redmond. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Thursday...

Genesis Marie Lashelle Martin

Genesis Marie Lashelle Martin

Jun 16, 2017

Genesis Marie LaShelle Martin, 23 day old daughter of Joseph and Heavenly Martin, passed away on June 16, 2017, at her home in Marion. Visitation: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Genesis was...

Marjorie Elaine Lockwood

Marjorie Elaine Lockwood

Jun 15, 2017

Marjorie Elaine Lockwood, 91, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Josh Hansen. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Willie J. Heldreth

Willie J. Heldreth

Jun 15, 2017

Willie J. Heldreth, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at the First Church of the Nazarene, with visitation one hour prior to service, conducted by Rev. Carter. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Heldreth; children, Mary (Jerry) Potter; Gloria (Gale) Andrews, Rose (Larry)...

Wanda Ann Jordan

Wanda Ann Jordan

Jun 14, 2017

Wanda Ann Jordan, 55, of Marion, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the lodge in Palisades-Kepler State Park, 700 Kepler Drive, Mount Vernon. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Wanda is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Amber...

Shirley Geneva Tonsager

Shirley Geneva Tonsager

Jun 14, 2017

Shirley Geneva Tonsager, 78, of Marion, Iowa passed away following a short illness on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Winslow House Nursing Home in Marion. Visitation: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Marion. Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the church, conducted by Pastor John Albertson. Survivors include daughter,...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Stender

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Stender

Jun 13, 2017

Sandra L. “Sandy” Stender, 73, of Delhi, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa, and additional visitation one hour prior to service on Friday at the church. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi, with...

Nancy Jean Barnhart

Nancy Jean Barnhart

Jun 13, 2017

Nancy J. Barnhart, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Per Nancy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private committal service will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Nancy was born June 8, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of...

Gene T. Shebetka

Gene T. Shebetka

Jun 12, 2017

Gene Tunney Shebetka, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior, Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. Ludmila Catholic...

Darla Ann "Dee" Dubishar

Darla Ann "Dee" Dubishar

Jun 11, 2017

Darla Ann “Dee” (Behning) Dubishar passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends. Visitation: 3 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, with a Celebration of Life starting at 5:30 p.m., at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Darla was born on June 5, 1956, to Mary...

Frances Beltz

Frances Beltz

Jun 9, 2017

Frances Beltz, 98, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Manor Care, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Frances was born January 5, 1919, in Iowa, the daughter...