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Helen Mary Gogel
Jul 16, 2017
Helen Mary Gogel, 96, of Springville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary will begin at 4:40 p.m. followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Following the Vigil Service, the family will greet friends until...
Verla Mae Schaefer
Jul 16, 2017
Verla M. Schaefer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, died peacefully at the Good Neighbor Home, Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester and one hour prior to service on Thursday. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Francis Walter "Hank" Wessels
Jul 16, 2017
Francis “Hank” Walter Wessels, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a sudden illness, at the age of 83. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Born April 8, 1934, the son of Ed and Dorothy (Oberbroeckling) Wessels, Francis was born and raised in Petersburg, Iowa. Together with his four siblings,...
Mildred Elizabeth Jordan
Jul 15, 2017
Mildred “Mid” Elizabeth Jordan, 92, passed away Satuday, July 15, 2017. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Iowa. Mid was born to John and Elsie (McMahon) Hoover on August 22, 1924, in...
Leslie E. Rowse
Jul 15, 2017
Leslie E. Rowse, 91, of Marion, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 15, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Les was born on June 22, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, to George and Marion Rowse. He enlisted in the Navy and...
David Rinderknecht
Jul 14, 2017
David Rinderknecht, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born August 5, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. David was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and survived by his daughters, Dana and Danice; and two grandsons James and Jeffrey. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, Center Point Cemetery, Center Point,...
Anastasia Marie Chehak
Jul 13, 2017
Anastasia Marie Chehak, R.D, L.D,C.D.E., was a nationally-known diabetes expert, speaker, author, radio/podcast host, a respected visionary, researcher and medical community leader for more than 30-years. She dedicated herself to inspiring all people to embrace healthier lifestyles. She passed away July 13. Anastasia was an innovator in diabetes education, among the first to craft patient programs, services and even products,...
Tyler "Ty" Brad Russell
Jul 13, 2017
Tyler “Ty” Brad Russell, 7 weeks old, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor Jared R. Staten. Survivors include his parents,...
Gene Alan Kruckenberg
Jul 13, 2017
Gene Alan Kruckenberg, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, with an hour visitation prior to the service, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood...
Maynard J. Bauer
Jul 12, 2017
Maynard J. Bauer, 94, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00- 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Independence, Iowa, conducted by Pastor Michael Holmen. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa....
Cecile Marie Sproston
Jul 11, 2017
Cecile Marie Sproston, 101, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Winslow House Care Center, Marion. Per Cecile’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private committal service will be held at a later date at Green Cemetery in Morley, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Cecile was born November 5, 1915, in Jones...
Margaret (Trosen) Whitlatch
Jul 11, 2017
Margaret Dora (Trosen) Whitlatch was born February 9, 1925, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph and Klazina (Molenaar) Trosen. She departed this life Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at The Woodlands at Meth-Wick, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20,...
Lorraine Peake
Jul 11, 2017
Lorraine Peake, 87, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Vinton Lutheran Home, Vinton, Iowa. There will be no service or memorial per her request. Those who knew and loved her will understand her private ways and honor this request. Arrangements made by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Lorraine was born...
Mary Ann Peterzalek
Jul 9, 2017
Mary Ann Peterzalek, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A Parish Vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass...
Margaret S. Scott
Jul 9, 2017
Margaret S. Scott, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Central City, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church, Central City, conducted by Reverend Steve...
Betty Jean Marchal
Jul 7, 2017
Betty Jean Marchal, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at Winslow House in Marion, Iowa. Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no services. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Betty was born May 26, 1932, in Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of C.C. and Susie (Arthur) Gordon....
Dillan Thomas Sackett
Jul 7, 2017
Dillan Thomas Sackett, 23, of Paris, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, in a motorcycle accident. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt....
Deanna D. Seevell
Jul 6, 2017
Deanna D. Seevell, 54, of Vinton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2017, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, conducted by Father Ardel Barta. The family will greet...
Barbara E. Fitzgerald
Jul 6, 2017
Barbara E. Fitzgerald, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Reverend Dr. Howard Chapman. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at...
Andrew W. Baumgartner
Jul 5, 2017
Andrew W. Baumgartner, 76, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Center Point United Methodist Church, 823 Summit Street, Center Point, conducted by Pastor Mike Ellson. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Baumgartner; children,...
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