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Robyn S. Furmanski
Mar 31, 2016
Robyn S. Furmanski, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. Memorial: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Cedar Valley Bible Church, Cedar Rapids. Private family burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include daughter, Carrie (Jeremy) Farmer of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Kyleigh and Owen Farmer;...
Elmer John Hessenius, Iii
Mar 30, 2016
Elmer John “Johnny” Hessenius III, 42, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Service: 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Johnny was born on September 28, 1973, in Cedar...
Mildred L. Wright
Mar 30, 2016
Mildred L. Wright, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Rod Dooley. Survivors include her father, Johnnie L. Howard of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; husband, Steve Wright of Jackson, Tennessee; children, Melissa...
Kimberly Ann Kopetsky
Mar 30, 2016
Kimberly Ann Kopetsky, 51, went to Heaven Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a scripture service starting at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Please bring a written memory to share with the family....
Kathren K. Hornocker
Mar 29, 2016
Kathren “Kathy” Hornocker, 70, of Hiawatha, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Sharon United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Kevin Moore. Survivors include her husband,...
Lowell A. Lain
Mar 29, 2016
Lowell A. Lain, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died following a sudden illness Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, John (Faith) Lain and...
Juanita Ailene Reed
Mar 28, 2016
Juanita Ailene (Reason) Reed, 82, of Alburnett, died Monday, March 28, 2016, of heart complications at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Rev. John Keizer. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery,...
Shirley Irene Horak
Mar 28, 2016
Shirley Irene Horak, 85, was born in Shueyville on August 17, 1930. She passed away peacefully at Bickford Cottage March 28, 2016. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at the church conducted by Chaplain, Jim Goodrich. Private family burial will take place at...
Donald J. Labarge
Mar 28, 2016
Donald J. LaBarge, 67, of Marion, passed away, Monday, March 28, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a Scripture Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Patricia Kay Chambers-Rike
Mar 28, 2016
Patricia Kay (Watson) Chambers-Rike, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. A Celebration of Pat’s Life: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date....
Marian "Cookie" K. Zupke
Mar 27, 2016
Marian “Cookie” K. Zupke, 76, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, with her family by her side. A Parish Vigil Service will begin at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion; followed by the family greeting friends until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016,...
Linda Jo Lee
Mar 26, 2016
Linda Jo Lee, 63, of Manchester, Iowa, chose to go to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, with a Scripture Service at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31,...
Carol Joan Ricklefs
Mar 25, 2016
Carol J. Ricklefs, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died March 25, 2016. Per Carol’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Private burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Michele Africa of Manchester, and Matthew (Janie) Ricklefs of Hiawatha; grandchildren, Sarah (Ben) Harmer of LaPorte City, Lindsey...
Harry Edward Norman, Jr.
Mar 25, 2016
Harry E. Norman, Jr., 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Marion, Iowa. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, on Wilson Avenue, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: one hour prior to service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Harry is survived by his daughters, Judy (Wayne) Husted of...
Charles George Bennett
Mar 25, 2016
Charles George “Chuck” Bennett, 78, of Marion died suddenly on March 25, 2016, at St Luke’s Hospital. At Chuck’s request, there will no services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, is assisting the family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie (Palmer) Bennett, his son Thomas, his daughter Susan, and his granddaughter Rachel Bennett, all of...
Barbara Krouse
Mar 25, 2016
Barbara Krouse, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-7 Monday, March 28, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
James Joseph Conway
Mar 24, 2016
James Joseph Conway, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 12-1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a service following at 2:00 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his...
Joyce Ann Hartman
Mar 23, 2016
Joyce Ann Hartman, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in her home. Service: 1 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. She is survived by her children, Donald...
Lois Wilma Samek
Mar 23, 2016
Lois Wilma (Hollan) Samek, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. According to her wishes, cremation was handled by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at St. James United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Survivors include her...
Gene Allen Holub
Mar 23, 2016
Gene A. Holub, 78, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, with a scripture service beginning at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic...
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