Obituaries

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Carl Richard Avis

Carl Richard Avis

Oct 29, 2016

Carl Richard Avis, 82, of Coggon, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Zion Presbyterian Church, Coggon. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, rural Coggon. Carl...

Lucille Marie Kula

Lucille Marie Kula

Oct 29, 2016

Lucille Marie Kula, 87, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, conducted by Pastor Dennis Johnson and Pastor Miranda Klosterboer. The...

Helen Ann Powell

Helen Ann Powell

Oct 28, 2016

Helen Ann Powell, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. At Helen’s request, a private graveside service will be held November 2, 2016, for the immediate family only. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point, Iowa. Helen Ann was born on September 11, 1934, in Wilbur, Nebraska to Victor and Helen (Bartos) Dvorak....

Joyce Marie O'Toole

Joyce Marie O'Toole

Oct 28, 2016

Joyce Marie O’Toole, 81, resident of Heritage Health in Elgin Illinois, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Dubuque, Iowa, died peacefully in her sleep, October 28, 2016, at 4:20 a.m. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Milton Welbes; mother, Clara Welbes; daughter, Kim Walton; and grandson, Daniel Gombert. Memorial Wake Service: 4:00–8:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, Murdoch...

Raymond "Ray" Stephenson

Raymond "Ray" Stephenson

Oct 27, 2016

Ray Stephenson, 87, of Springville, Iowa, died on Thursday, October 27, 2016, due to declining illness. Visitation will be held at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. A private funeral for the family will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the East Wiota Cemetery,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Campbell

Kenneth "Kenny" Campbell

Oct 25, 2016

Kenneth “Kenny” Campbell, 86, of Marion, formerly of Springville, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Kenny is survived...

Robert "Bob" W. Burkhart

Robert "Bob" W. Burkhart

Oct 25, 2016

Robert “Bob” W. Burkhart, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home on October 25, 2016, with his wife and family at his bedside. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016...

Barbara Ann Kolsto

Barbara Ann Kolsto

Oct 24, 2016

Barbara Ann Kolsto, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, at Living Center East in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Barbara is survived by...

Larry "Butch" "Papa" L. Bellach

Larry "Butch" "Papa" L. Bellach

Oct 23, 2016

Larry “Butch” “Papa” Bellach, 74, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Friends may greet the family Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 5-6 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. by Jamie Wolfe. Survivors include his former wife,...

Fredrick "Rick" Gienapp

Fredrick "Rick" Gienapp

Oct 22, 2016

Fredrick “Rick” Gienapp, 66, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, with the vigil starting at 4:00 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point,...

Rosemary Joan Rockhill

Rosemary Joan Rockhill

Oct 22, 2016

Rosemary Joan Rockhill, 84, of Center Point, Iowa, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at her home. Per Rosemary’s request there will be no services. Her remains have been donated to the University of Iowa. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Survivors include her husband, Richard; her...

Lloyd George Hasson Sr.

Lloyd George Hasson Sr.

Oct 21, 2016

Lloyd George Hasson, Sr., 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at home. Private family graveside will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his son, John Hasson of Cedar Rapids; brother, Andrew (Iris) Choplick, Jr. of Waverly, Iowa; niece, Tammy Clark of Denver, Colorado;...

Debra Catherine Burkle

Debra Catherine Burkle

Oct 21, 2016

Debra Catherine Burkle, 50, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at her home. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, Iowa with a scripture service at 7p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earlville. Burial: St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Earlville. Survivors include...

Norman "Norm" Carl Rowray

Norman "Norm" Carl Rowray

Oct 20, 2016

Norman “Norm” Carl Rowray, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at River of Life, 3801 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids. Private burial at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. He is...

Darlene Marie Hepker

Darlene Marie Hepker

Oct 19, 2016

Darlene Marie Hepker, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on October 19, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa. Darlene was born...

Candace Rae Zierath

Candace Rae Zierath

Oct 18, 2016

Candace Zierath, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2016. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at the First Church of the Open Bible, 1911 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW,...

Wanda J. Moen

Wanda J. Moen

Oct 17, 2016

Wanda J. Moen, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Wanda was born on June 23, 1932, in Ottumwa, Iowa, daughter...

Susan L. Jeffrey

Susan L. Jeffrey

Oct 17, 2016

Sue Jeffrey, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on October 18, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. Celebration of Life and Time of Sharing: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016, The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Sue was born on September 30, 1950, in...

Alcinda Carfrae

Alcinda Carfrae

Oct 16, 2016

Alcinda Jane Carfrae, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on October 16, 2016. Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. until service time. Burial: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, Missouri. Alcinda was born on February 15, 1967, to John and Sammie (Hoggard) Mills. She graduated from Oak Park High...

Steve Shaffer

Steve Shaffer

Oct 15, 2016

Steve Shaffer, 66, of Springville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Private family burial for Steve and his beloved dog, Harley, will take place at Green Cemetery, Morley, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Steve is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Cody...