Obituaries
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Lewis William Turner
Nov 22, 2016
Lewis William Turner, 91, of Anamosa, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Pinicon Place in Anamosa. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Survivors include three children, LuEllen Turner of Cedar Rapids, Richard Turner of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, and Catherine Trumm of Central City; and two grandchildren, Lina...
Lynn Walter Scott
Nov 22, 2016
Lynn W. Scott, 70, of Covington, Iowa, passed away November 22, 2016, at his home following a brief illness. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private remembrance will be held at a later date. Lynn was born September 13, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Francis and Verna (Walter) Scott. He graduated from...
Rosella A. Corporon
Nov 21, 2016
Rosella A. Corporon, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on November 21, 2016, at ManorCare, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Rosella was born February 2, 1931, to John C. and Mary (Zach) Corporon. She was preceded in death by...
Donna Rae Hospodarsky
Nov 16, 2016
Donna Rae Hospodarsky, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the funeral...
Edward "Eddie" Louis Kubik
Nov 16, 2016
Edward “Eddie” Louis Kubik, 78, of Walker, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at his home. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; children, Brian (Stephanie) Kubik of Marion, Sherri...
Ida Mary Shannon
Nov 15, 2016
Ida Mary Spratt Shannon, 102, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Visitation: 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Shirley Ann Fite
Nov 15, 2016
Shirley Ann Fite, 73, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Graveside service for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Mark Thomas. Shirley is survived by her children, Terry (Candy) Fite of...
Elaine Elizabeth Howe
Nov 14, 2016
Elaine Elizabeth “Sis” (West) Howe, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Willow Gardens, Marion. Celebration of Life: 12:00p.m. (noon) Saturday, January 7, 2017, at American Legion Post #298 in Marion. Elaine is survived by her husband, John; sons, Roger (Karla) Howe of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Timothy (Sue) Howe of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Curt Howe of...
Loella Jean Richter
Nov 14, 2016
LoElla Jean Richter, 98, of Marion, formerly of Earlville, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Graveside Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery, Earlville with a lunch to follow at Earlville United Parish. LoElla is survived by her children, Gerald “Rock” Richter, David (Pat) Richter, Jennifer Carlson and Lana Richter; grandchildren,...
Eugene Deloy Schatzle
Nov 13, 2016
Eugene Deloy Schatzle, 92, of Cameron, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...
Rebecca "Becky" Coffin-Mikkelsen
Nov 13, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Coffin-Mikkelsen, 59, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at her home. Celebration of Life: 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Becky is survived by her husband, Jeff Mikkelsen; children, Matthew and Alicia Mikkelsen;...
Steven Charles Ziskovsky
Nov 13, 2016
Steven Charles Ziskovsky, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospice. Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, prior to services at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Steven was born March 1, 1952 in...
Beverly A. Holtz
Nov 11, 2016
Beverly A. Holtz, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram. Beverly is survived by her children, Deb...
Marjory Anne Martin
Nov 11, 2016
Surrounded by her family, Marjory Anne (Ostrander) Martin, age 90, died Friday, November 11, 2016, at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Marion with the Rev. Mike Morgan officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 14, 2016, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Murdoch...
Nichole M. Oldenburger
Nov 11, 2016
Nichole M. Oldenburger died suddenly on Friday, November 11, 2016 at home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard B. Chapman. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Nichole is survived by her...
Irene Diane Bruce
Nov 10, 2016
Irene Bruce, 68, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at her home. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Marion, conducted by Reverend Jerry W. Doellinger. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Irene is survived by...
Clair Mcgriff
Nov 10, 2016
Clair McGriff, 78, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at his home. A private family burial will take place at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Clair is survived by his wife, Carmen of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Julie (Leroy) Schlesselman of Northbrook and Nicole (Steve) Olson of Cedar Rapids; two granddaughters, Ashley...
Mabel "Darlene" Heintz
Nov 9, 2016
Mabel “Darlene” Heintz, 82, of Springville, passed away on November 9, 2016. Parish Vigil Service: 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Darlene is survived...
Landis Kent Thompson
Nov 8, 2016
Landis Kent Thompson, 65, of Stone City, passed on to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 8, 2016, which ended his battle with cancer. He was adamant that he wanted this time to be a celebration of his life, instead of a sad mourning of his death. So in that spirit we hope that you be present and love those...
Marvin D. Siefken
Nov 7, 2016
Marvin Duane Siefken, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, November 07, 2016, at Norhtbrook Manor Care, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Marvin passed away from complications due to having Type I Diabetes Disease for over 85 years. Family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Service: 11 a.m....