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Ruth Elaine Starr
May 14, 2017
Ruth Elaine Starr, 86, of Marion, left this earth Sunday, May 14, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids, to join her husband Walter, and others, playing pinochle in heaven. The family will greet friends from 4- 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m....
Diana Dee Tharp
May 14, 2017
Diana Dee Tharp, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Angie (Mike) Steele of Midlothian, Virginia, Gina (Doug) Martin of Mt. Vernon, Iowa and Jason (Kena Moore) Pedersen of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Lauren, Madison and McKenna Steele, Emily,...
Mary Ellen Kroeger
May 13, 2017
Mary Ellen Kroeger, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Mary was born October 25, 1932, in Alburnett, Iowa. She was the daughter of Carl and Harriet (Johnson) Struchen....
Kenneth D. Newman
May 9, 2017
Kenneth D. Newman, 67, of Lamont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Manchester Regional Medical Center, in Manchester, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Following visitation, burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville. Survivors include his wife, Janice; mother,...
Tammy J. Carolan
May 9, 2017
Tammy Joy Carolan, 55, of Center Point, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hospice Unit of St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a year and half courageous battle with cancer. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at St....
Wilma "Jeannine" Greene
May 8, 2017
Wilma “Jeannine” Greene, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at her home after a short illness. She was surrounded by her children. In agreement with Jeannine’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion,...
Audrey Helen Reinhart
May 8, 2017
Audrey Helen Reinhart, 85, of Marion, died Monday, May 8, 2017. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 – 14th Street, Marion. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the mass time on Tuesday, at the church. Private committal services for the family will...
Janet "Jan" Lane
May 7, 2017
Janet “Jan” Lane was called home on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a Celebration of Life to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family burial will be held...
Kaye Marie Running
May 6, 2017
Kaye Marie Running, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 3200 Asbury Road, in Dubuque, Iowa, with Reverend DeWayne Teig officiating. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the service time on Thursday, at...
Barbara Jean Avis
May 6, 2017
Barbara Jean Avis, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her...
Erma Mae Baumgartner
May 6, 2017
Erma Mae Baumgartner, 99, formerly of Dundee, Iowa, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. Visitation: 3:30 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 27, 2017, St. John Lutheran Church, Dundee, with Pastor Ron Spears officiating. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. Erma...
Derek Thornton
May 5, 2017
Arrangements are pending at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Derek John Thornton
May 5, 2017
Derek John Thornton, 45, lost his courageous battle with cancer surrounded by love and peace in his own home, Friday, May 5, 2017. Derek was born to Beverly (Nyght) and Tim Thornton on October 12, 1971, and graduated from George Washington High School in 1990. In 2000, Derek met the love of his life, Sonya (Daniels) and they married at...
Joan J. Weldon
May 5, 2017
Joan Weldon, 81, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 05, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids and from 10 am to service time on Tuesday. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...
Jerry Lee Meek
May 4, 2017
Jerry Lee Meek, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, on May 4, 2017, after a long illness. Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Christ Church Presbyterian, 2000 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends at a reception at the church immediately following the services. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids....
Forrest D. Shackelford
May 4, 2017
Forrest D. “Shack” Shackelford, 93, of Coggon, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, conducted by Pastor Robert Heasty. The family will greet friends two hours prior to service at the funeral home. Burial:...
Bernard Heintz
May 3, 2017
Bernard Heintz, 92, of Springville, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. A visitation will take place one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Bernard...
Elmer "Jim" Freeman
May 3, 2017
Elmer “Jim” C. Freeman, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids. Pastor Dan Wiersema officiating. Burial: North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio....
Ingrid "Tootie" Jorgensen
May 2, 2017
Ingrid “Tootie” K. Jorgensen, 83, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Walford, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 10:00 until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home. Private family burial: Norway Cemetery, Norway, Iowa. Tootie is survived by...
Margaret "Aunt Margaret" Caywood
May 1, 2017
Margaret “Aunt Margaret” Caywood, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Margaret...
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