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Virginia Lee Nelson
May 29, 2016
Virginia Lee Nelson, 80, of Springville, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Paralta Cemetery, Paralta. Virginia is survived by her husband, Richard Nelson; children, Richard (Suann) Nelson of Whittier, Anthony (Danna) Nelson of Central City, Christy Huston of Springville, and Pamela...
Lois E. Kudrna
May 29, 2016
LOIS E. KUDRNA, 89, a longtime resident of Center Point, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, in her home, following a lengthy illness. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa, with a Scripture Service at 3 p.m. Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, Iowa....
Viola Janice Slater
May 29, 2016
Viola Janice (Roszell) Slater, 86, of Marion, died May 29, 2016. Memorial Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Janice was born September 24, 1929, in Bonner Springs, Kansas. She lived in Vinton, Iowa, as a...
Yvonne Elizabeth Tunks Elliott
May 29, 2016
Yvonne Elizabeth Tunks Elliott, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: two hours prior to Service, at the funeral home. Survivors include daughters, Deborah (Larry) Roberts of Cedar...
Harry Dale Hershey
May 28, 2016
Harry Dale Hershey, 78, of Central City, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Survivors include his wife Annetta Fay (Romig) Hershey; his daughters, Deanna Drtina, and Barbara (Gary) Snobl both of Central City; his brother George Hershey...
Helen Mae Ryan
May 28, 2016
Helen M. Ryan, 95, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Visitation will be from 3:00 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester, with visitation...
Richard "Dick" E. Mcmullen
May 27, 2016
Richard “Dick” E. McMullen, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Friday, May 27, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Private graveside burial at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Molly McMullen, Kenneth (Kathy) Volz and Jon (Sue) Volz; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces...
Jill Renee Shadle
May 26, 2016
Jill Renee Shadle, 27, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m....
Ronald Allan Willis
May 24, 2016
Ron Willis, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Willis; children, R.J. (Danielle) Willis, Spencer, Carter and Parker Willis; grandchildren, Raychel, Brynn and Olivia; siblings, Larry Willis, Angie (Donnie) Genthe, Gina Gross and Dewayne (Paula) Willis; many nieces and nephews, including his best friend, Rob; his good friend, Dave; and...
Nathan "Nate" Alden
May 23, 2016
Nathan “Nate” Alden, 89, formerly of Prairieburg, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Larry Daubs. Burial:...
Mary Elizabeth Schlenk
May 23, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Fairlie Schlenk, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Monday, May 23, 2016, in her home following a short illness. Services: Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Ludmila’s Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. S.W., where friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Services conducted by the Rev. Dennis Juhl. Friends may also call at...
Janice K. Lucas
May 21, 2016
Janice K. Lucas, 62, of Cedar Rapids was called home to be with God on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was an active member of Patriot Guard Riders. Janice enjoyed spending time in her secret garden with her beloved dog, Murphy. Janice leaves behind her son, Jason (Amy) Feltz and grandchildren, Natalie and Auggie Feltz of Abilene, Texas, and son,...
James William Platt
May 20, 2016
James William Platt, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Pinicon Place, Anamosa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion where a Parish Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later...
Dean W. Haparanta
May 18, 2016
Dean W. Haparanta, 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, with his daughters by his side. Dean was born June 13, 1946, in Minnesota, the son of Arne and Elayne (Pearson) Haparanta. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Dean worked at Rockwell Collins and in 1990 he purchased and began operating the Viking Galley restaurant in...
Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis
May 18, 2016
Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Crestview Acres, Marion. Visitation: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Tommy Haddy of Center Point, Iowa, Denise Haddy, and Brett Haddy, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandson, Thomas Haddy....
Ostia Shelton
May 18, 2016
Ostia Shelton, 85, of Central City passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Anamosa Care Center, Anamosa. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Vicki Engelmann. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Ostia...
Kevin Richard White
May 17, 2016
Kevin Richard White, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. A private committal service will...
David Allen Nelson
May 16, 2016
David Allen Nelson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Memorial Gathering: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Christine (Geoff) Garrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jayson Nelson...
Betty J. Edaburn
May 15, 2016
Betty J. Edaburn, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial following the service in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18,...
Chad J. Langfitt
May 15, 2016
Chad J. Langfitt, 44, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 15, 2016. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Rick Gail, Cedar Rapids Police Department Chaplain. Visitation: 4-8 Friday, May 20, 2016, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
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