Obituaries

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Marlys Garrettson

Marlys Garrettson

Aug 4, 2017

Marlys Garrettson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, with visitation 30 minutes prior at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Rev. Mark Ortgies will officiate. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Marlys was born February 17, 1931, in Cedar...

Maxine Loraine Matthews

Maxine Loraine Matthews

Aug 4, 2017

Maxine Loraine Matthews, 91, of Elkader, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Elkader Care Center. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Maxine was born May 23, 1926, to Leslie L. and Eva (McClarrinon) Welch. She graduated from Arlington...

James Arthur Adix

James Arthur Adix

Aug 4, 2017

The Reverend James Arthur Adix, 79, died at his home in Marion, Iowa, on August 4, 2017. A memorial service will be held on August 19, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Strawberry Point, Iowa. There will be a visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on August 18, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids....

Christine Lee Hardin-Tope

Christine Lee Hardin-Tope

Aug 2, 2017

Christine “Christy” L. Hardin-Tope, 53, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Christy is survived by her children, Marty Tope of Cedar Rapids and Carlee...

Darlene Ruth (Moss) Kerr

Darlene Ruth (Moss) Kerr

Aug 2, 2017

Darlene Ruth (Moss) Kerr, age 90, of Coggon, Iowa, a loving mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The family will greet friends from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at United Parish Church in Coggon. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church conducted by...

Virgil "Pete" Facion

Virgil "Pete" Facion

Aug 2, 2017

Virgil “Pete” Facion, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends and relatives from 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2017 at Covenant Seventh-day Adventist...

Arvin Boyd Cooper

Arvin Boyd Cooper

Aug 1, 2017

Arvin “Cooper” Cooper, 84, of Delaware, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville; a time of sharing will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a graveside committal service with military rites at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. Arvin was born...

Andrew Seiler

Andrew Seiler

Aug 1, 2017

Andrew Seiler, 18, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Family and friends will gather from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, with a Celebration of Life to begin at 1:30 p.m., at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Andrew was born February 5, 1999, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Rich and Theresa...

Annette Marie Brower

Annette Marie Brower

Jul 31, 2017

Annette Marie Brower, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was sent home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 31, 2017. Netti was born May 9, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Wilma (Birdsall) Coates. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972. With unwavering faith, Netti spent her Sundays worshiping at her church, First Assembly...

Doris Elaine Waddell

Doris Elaine Waddell

Jul 31, 2017

Doris Elaine Waddell, 86, entered Heaven’s gates peacefully Monday, July 31, 2017, with her family by her side. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Doris was born in Oakville, Iowa on April 9, 1931. She married Don Waddell on January 7, 1949. Doris is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jim) Hickey of Mount Vernon, Iowa; son, Rick...

Ruby Lovell Wethington

Ruby Lovell Wethington

Jul 28, 2017

Ruby Lovell Wethington, 71, of Stanwood, Iowa, passed away on July 28, 2017, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery. Ruby was born May...

Dixie J. Mcconnell

Dixie J. Mcconnell

Jul 26, 2017

Dixie J. McConnell, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa. Visitation: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Erwin of Cedar Rapids; children,...

Jeff L. Orcutt

Jeff L. Orcutt

Jul 26, 2017

Jeff L. Orcutt, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at his home following a brief battle with A.L.S. Family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Hillside Wesleyan Church in Cedar Rapids. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Kirk Statler and Rev. Bill Reirden....

Charles "Chuck" Flint

Charles "Chuck" Flint

Jul 25, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Leroy Flint, 60, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...

Lynn Pudil

Lynn Pudil

Jul 21, 2017

D. Lynn (Chmelicek) Pudil, 70, of Swisher, passed away from complications of COPD on Friday, July 21, 2017, at her son’s (Rob & Gena) home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

David J. Wall

David J. Wall

Jul 21, 2017

David J. Wall, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. David was born November 3, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...

Stephen Lee Stanford

Stephen Lee Stanford

Jul 20, 2017

Stephen Lee Stanford, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Steve was born May 16, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to his beloved parents, Donald...

Deborah Kathleen Thayer

Deborah Kathleen Thayer

Jul 20, 2017

Deborah Kathleen Thayer, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Service...

Faye Helen Armstrong

Faye Helen Armstrong

Jul 20, 2017

Faye Helen Armstrong, 103, of Marion, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Community, Marion. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...

Wally Henderson

Wally Henderson

Jul 19, 2017

Wally Henderson, 88, of Central City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his home. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Dennis Johnson. Burial will follow...