Obituaries
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Margaret M. "Peggy" Greene
Sep 22, 2017
Margaret M. “Peggy” Greene, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at her home. Visitation: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Charles; daughter, Sherry (Joseph) Hunter; son, Jeff...
William "Bill" Vincent Corkery
Sep 21, 2017
William “Bill” Vincent Corkery, 86, of Marion passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017, at his home. The family will greet friends 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at...
Jeffrey Paul Newman
Sep 21, 2017
Jeffrey Paul Newman, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the funeral home. Survivors include his girlfriend...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...