Obituaries

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Donna Jean Heindselman

Donna Jean Heindselman

Apr 9, 2017

Donna Jean Heindselman, 87, of McGregor, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017,at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017,...

Michael Lee Wilcox

Michael Lee Wilcox

Apr 9, 2017

Michael Lee Wilcox, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at home, surrounded by his family after a two year battle with colon cancer. Private Family Graveside Services at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, by Rev. Bill Reirden. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his parents, Myron & Audrey Wilcox of Cedar Rapids;...

Sue Ellen Gentz

Sue Ellen Gentz

Apr 8, 2017

Sue Ellen Gentz, 75, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at her home, with her family by her side. Visitation: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday April 13, 2017, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester and one hour prior to the service at the Gospel Hall on Friday. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April...

James "Jim" Allen Spicer

James "Jim" Allen Spicer

Apr 7, 2017

Jim Spicer, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 7, 2017, from an airplane accident near Oxford, Iowa. Visitation: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids with a 3:00 p.m. scripture service. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the church. Rosary: 10:00 a.m. Rev. Kenneth J. Glaser will...

Sarah "Sally" Welsh

Sarah "Sally" Welsh

Apr 7, 2017

Sarah “Sally” Welsh, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, Rosary at 4:00 p.m., at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Ludmila Church, Cedar Rapids. Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar...

Sidney "Bobong" Balongag

Sidney "Bobong" Balongag

Apr 5, 2017

Sidney “Bobong” Balongag, 54, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at...

Lee E. Voelker

Lee E. Voelker

Apr 5, 2017

Lee E. Voelker, 77, of Marion died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a parish vigil service begins at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30...

Armella Dana

Armella Dana

Apr 4, 2017

Armella Dana, 68, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Friends may greet family from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman and Reverend Elizabeth...

Laura Ann Mcclure

Laura Ann Mcclure

Apr 4, 2017

Laura Ann McClure, 50, of Marion, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, April 4, 2017. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by visitation from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted...

Irma Marie Dennis

Irma Marie Dennis

Apr 4, 2017

Irma Marie Dennis, 100, of Center Point, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living, Cedar Rapids. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, with Pastor Robin Spurling officiating. Arrangements provided by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Irma is survived by her daughter,...

Gregory Alan Herdlicka

Gregory Alan Herdlicka

Apr 3, 2017

Gregory Alan Herdlicka, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family requests casual attire. Greg is survived by his wife, Peggy of Cedar Rapids; children, Jason (Cesilee) Shaw of Madison, Wisconsin, Cortnee (Danielle)...

Cecil Alfred Dennis

Cecil Alfred Dennis

Apr 3, 2017

Cecil A. Dennis, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died April 3, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. There will be a private family burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Cecil is survived by his children, Mark Dennis and Tressa Dennis, both of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and...

Frances L. Duskin

Frances L. Duskin

Apr 3, 2017

Frances L. Duskin, 74, of rural Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, April 3, 2017, following a four year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Service: 1:00 pm. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial: at a later date, Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Cletus James Sharp

Cletus James Sharp

Apr 2, 2017

Cletus J. Sharp, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospice Unit, Cedar Rapids, after a short but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the funeral...

Florence M. Lukes

Florence M. Lukes

Mar 31, 2017

Florence M. Lukes, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died March 31, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a Parish Scripture Service at 4 p.m. and a...

Justine M. Bonner

Justine M. Bonner

Mar 30, 2017

Justine M. Bonner, 19, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, following an automobile accident. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00-8:00 Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Justine is survived by her father, David (Rita) Boner; boyfriend, Rodney “RJ” Dennis;...

Carl Henry Rauch Jr.

Carl Henry Rauch Jr.

Mar 30, 2017

Carl Henry Rauch, Jr., 92, of Marion, formerly of Davenport, suddenly passed away in his sleep on March 30, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation one hour before and burial to follow at Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport....

Crystal Lynne Scott

Crystal Lynne Scott

Mar 29, 2017

August 6th, 1963, was a joyous day for Nancy and Mike Scott when their daughter, Crystal Lynne Scott, was born at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Three years later, she became the "big sister" to Michael. She graduated from Center Point High School, in 1981 and from University of Dubuque, in 1985. Her desire to work and live in...

Jeffrey Todd Hansel

Jeffrey Todd Hansel

Mar 28, 2017

Jeffrey Todd Hansel, 52, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, due to a long illness. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Jeff is survived by his...

Abelardo Bonilla Hernandez

Abelardo Bonilla Hernandez

Mar 26, 2017

Abelardo Bonilla Hernandez, 40, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Ramon Figueroa. Survivors include his daughters, Gloria Hernandez, Monserrath Bonilla, Lizeth Lopez, Rachael Bonilla and Brittney...