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Charlotte Hoermann
Dec 15, 2017
Charlotte Ellen Hoermann, beloved mother of Martha B. Stevenson, Susan H. Storm (Arni) and John W. Hoermann (Kimm), was ushered into heaven peacefully on Dec. 15, 2017. Charlotte was born in Chicago, Ill., on June 10, 1925, to Leila Brooks Hoxsey and Garrett Hoxsey. Charlotte lost her father at age 5 and was raised in an orphanage during the Great...
Leona A Urban
Dec 14, 2017
Leona A. Urban, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center of Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at St Jude’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Entombment at Linwood Cemetery. Following there will be a reception at the Moose Lodge. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service....
James "Buz" William Robertson
Dec 13, 2017
James “Buz” William Robertson, 79, of Springville passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, surrounded by family at Linn Manor Care Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Springville United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 7 p.m. Monday at the church, conducted by Pastor Sue Ellen Scherman....
Ralph E. Simons
Dec 13, 2017
Ralph E Simons, 69, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the IOOF, Iowa Odd Fellows Home in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017,...
Jean Ellen Castleberry
Dec 13, 2017
Jean Ellen Castleberry, 82, of Robins, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Faith Bible Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, Iowa. Jean was...
Jerome "Jerry" V. Johannes
Dec 11, 2017
Jerome “Jerry” V. Johannes, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Parish Service: 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation: 1 - 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2017, at St. Matthew Catholic Church,...
Celia J. Henderson
Dec 10, 2017
Celia J. Henderson, 90, of Arlington, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Anamosa Care Center. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, conducted by Pastor Jon Moss. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mills...
Velma A. Childers
Dec 9, 2017
Velma A. Childers, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died December 9, 2017, at her home. Visitation: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: Immediately following the visitation at the Linwood Mausoleum. Velma was born on May 4, 1930, in Dysart, Iowa, the daughter of John and Caroline (Stroh)...
Robert "Bob" C. Wheeler
Dec 9, 2017
Robert C. “Bob” Wheeler, 85, of Hiawatha, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Per Bob’s wishes, his body has been gifted to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Sharon R Wiese
Dec 9, 2017
Sharon R. Wiese, 68, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, of an unexpected illness surrounded by her family. Born on May 8, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of John and Rose Lipcamon. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandkids. She loved all animals, especially her fur babies at home and her...
Kathy Rawson
Dec 8, 2017
Kathy Rawson, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren Friday, December 8, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Troy Mills Christian Church. Survivors include four children, Carla (Tom)...
Norman F. Wachal
Dec 8, 2017
Norman F. Wachal, 89, of Walker, Iowa, died Friday, December 8, 2017, under the care of hospice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Norman died peacefully with his loving family by his side. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m....
Julie Lynne King-Gire
Dec 5, 2017
Julie Lynne King-Gire, 34, of Hiawatha, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion conducted by Pastor Michael Metz. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will...
Vernon J. Pickering
Dec 4, 2017
Vernon Pickering, 79, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 4, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday officiated by Reverend Becky High....
Marjory "Meg" E. Sailor
Dec 4, 2017
Marjory “Meg” E. Sailor, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Hospital. Per Meg’s wishes, she had donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program and there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Survivors include her dog, Sami and many nieces & nephews. She...
Lois Rose Voss
Dec 2, 2017
Lois Rose Voss, 88, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: Monday, December 4, 2017, 4 - 7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Center Point, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor...
Elinor "Ellie" Myrene Witwer
Dec 2, 2017
Elinor “Ellie” Myrene Witwer, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at her home. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marion. A private family committal service will take place at Cedar Memorial...
Juliane Wilhemina Steinert
Dec 1, 2017
Juliane Wilhemina Steinert, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of Juliane’s life will take place at a later date. Juliane was born June 13, 1924, in Siegburg, Germany, the daughter of August and Elsa (Schierenbeck) Huhn. She was...
Ruth P. Robertson
Nov 30, 2017
Ruth P. Robertson, 99, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Hallmark Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Visitation: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. There will be a private family burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ruth was born January 8, 1918, in Oskaloosa,...
Verdi "Kirt" Curtis
Nov 30, 2017
Verdi “Kirt” Curtis, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Celebration of Life will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Kirt was born March 25th,...
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