Obituaries

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Ronald Lee Coleman

Ronald Lee Coleman

Mar 7, 2017

Ronald “Ron” Lee Coleman, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Mercy Hallmar. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Father Chris Podhajsky . Committal Service: 1:30 p.m....

Marcia Annette Snodgrass

Marcia Annette Snodgrass

Mar 7, 2017

Marcia Annette Snodgrass, 65, of Cedar Rapids, won her battle with breast cancer and was ushered into Heaven on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at New Covenant Bible Church (3090 N Center Point Rd, Cedar Rapids). Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 p.m. and will be officiated...

Walter "Bud" Dale Moscrip

Walter "Bud" Dale Moscrip

Mar 6, 2017

Walter Dale “Bud” Moscrip, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation and Trisagion Service: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Trisagion Service: 7:00...

Laverl Chapman

Laverl Chapman

Mar 5, 2017

LaVerl Chapman, 77, of Greeley, Iowa died peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital of congestive heart failure. Visitation: 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, and one hour prior the service on Friday at the church. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, at Earlville United Parish, Earlville...

Josy Cress

Josy Cress

Mar 5, 2017

Josy Cress, 92, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial: Alice Cemetery, rural Center Point. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Josy is survived by her children, Ginny (Bill) Geers of Alburnett, Iowa,...

Jean Theresa Gibson

Jean Theresa Gibson

Mar 5, 2017

Jean T. Gibson, 76, of Earlville, Iowa, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Heartstone Health Campus, Bloomington, Indiana. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, and from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

William "Bill" "Timber" Vozenilek Sr.

William "Bill" "Timber" Vozenilek Sr.

Mar 5, 2017

William “Bill” “Timber” Vozenilek, Sr., 72, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his home. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Davis Cemetery, rural Center Point, Iowa. Survivors include his children,...

Eileen Isabell Bildstein

Eileen Isabell Bildstein

Mar 4, 2017

Eileen Isabell (Greiner) Bildstein, 80, of Earlville, Iowa, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville. Visitation: 2:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2017, Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville with an 8:00 p.m. Scripture Service, and additional visitation from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March...

Lois Jean Rowe

Lois Jean Rowe

Mar 4, 2017

Lois Jean Rowe, 86, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Crestview Acres, Marion, Iowa. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: One hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Lois is survived by...

Mary Lenora Topping

Mary Lenora Topping

Mar 4, 2017

Mary Lenora Topping, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away March 4, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Officiating: Pastor Randy Vartabedian. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mary is survived...

Kenneth Clayton Quillin

Kenneth Clayton Quillin

Mar 4, 2017

Ken Quillin, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Manor Care, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4150 Blue Jay Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial...

Margaret L. "Babi" Anderson

Margaret L. "Babi" Anderson

Mar 3, 2017

Margaret L. “Babi” Anderson, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 3, 2017, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Margaret is survived by her husband...

Mary Maxine Weekly

Mary Maxine Weekly

Mar 3, 2017

Mary Maxine Weekly, 84, of Walker, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker. Maxine was born May 13, 1932 near Urbana, the daughter of Fred and Vera (Baldwin) Wiltsey. She...

John William Anderson Jr.

John William Anderson Jr.

Mar 3, 2017

John William Anderson, Jr, 83, moved on to his heavenly home Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa, after losing his battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Pastor Tom Pietz will officiate. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m....

Suzanne "Susie" M. Brown

Suzanne "Susie" M. Brown

Mar 3, 2017

Suzanne “Susie” M. Brown, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Per Susie’s wishes, there will be no services. Susie is survived by her husband, Walter Brown; son, Vernon L. Wolter; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her sister, Lynette Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one...

Francis G. Mysak

Francis G. Mysak

Mar 2, 2017

Francis G. Mysak, 90, of Springville, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Jones Regional Hospital, Anamosa. Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017, at Squaw Creek Baptist Church, Marion, conducted by Pastors James Perry and Andy Saul. Burial: Springville Cemetery,...

Shane "Buddha" A. Beckman

Shane "Buddha" A. Beckman

Mar 2, 2017

Shane “Buddha” Beckman, 44, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, following a brief illness. A Memorial Gathering will take place from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with a Parish Vigil Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Celebration of Life will follow from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Squaw Creek Park...

Brian "Dink" William Wittkop

Brian "Dink" William Wittkop

Mar 2, 2017

Brian “Dink” Wittkop, 33, of Marion, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Brian is survived by his wife, Catie...

Merle Lee Hepker

Merle Lee Hepker

Feb 27, 2017

Merle Lee Hepker, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, Iowa, at a later date. Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Eileen; son, Gary Hepker; daughter, Velda...

Jaxon Russell Flitsch

Jaxon Russell Flitsch

Feb 27, 2017

Jaxon Russell Flitsch, 18, of Alburnett, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Reverend Dan Peterson. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett. Jaxon is survived by...