Obituaries
All Obituaries
James "Jim" Edward Herring
May 15, 2016
James “Jim” E. Herring, 92, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, surrounded by his loved ones. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where a Parish Vigil will begin at 5:00 p.m....
Melvin J. Schmuecker
May 13, 2016
Melvin J. Schmuecker, 86, of Marion, Iowa formerly of Watkins, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,...
Ernest D. Hines
May 13, 2016
On May 13, 2016, the world lost a great man, Ernest D. Hines or “Ernie”, as he was lovingly referred to. Vistation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Monroe Cemetery, Hiawatha, Iowa. Ernie was born October...
Donald Richard Laue
May 13, 2016
Donald Richard Laue, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Mark Reasoner. Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, before the Mass. There will be a time for sharing memories for Don from 4-8 p.m. Friday,...
John A. Romick
May 12, 2016
John A. Romick, 91, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, where a Masonic Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. by Trojan Lodge #548 A.F. & A.M. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the...
Mary Doonan
May 12, 2016
Mary Claire Doonan passed away May 12, 2016, at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids at the age of 94. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Center Point Cemetery. Mary gave birth to three children, Tim (Nancy) Doonan, Barbara (Tom) O’Brien, and Brian Doonan. Also...
Maurice R. "Maurie" Vandewalle
May 11, 2016
Maurice “Maurie” R. Vandewalle, 84, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior...
Wallace "Wally" Donald Wheeler
May 9, 2016
Wallace “Wally” Donald Wheeler, 83, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away at his home May 9, 2016, from health complications. Funeral Mass for Wally will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Clifton - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville,...
Michael Elliott Stocker
May 9, 2016
Michael Elliott Stocker, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly at his home on Monday, May 9, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Survivors include his former spouse, Victoria Stocker-Smid; children, Karmyn (Darron Heathcote) Stocker, Simon (Dawn Thomsen) Stocker; grandchildren, Alexandria, Elliott, Kaylea Stocker, Cera Borsberry; siblings, John Temple, Kurt Stocker, Scott Temple, Teri...
Martha Mae Schlueter
May 8, 2016
Martha M. Schlueter, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Father Dennis Juhl. Visitation: one hour prior to service. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar...
Gelia "Judy" Belle Huls
May 8, 2016
Gelia “Judy” (Haynes) Huls, 87, of Manchester, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016, at the First Lutheran Church, Manchester, with visitation...
Carrie Hyatt Gaskins Harsh
May 6, 2016
Carrie Hyatt Gaskins Harsh, 52, of Palo, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Rich Harsh; daughters, Amanda Gaskins of Palo, Catiline (Rodney) Gaskins and Shannon (Omar) Gaskins, both of Cedar Rapids; four...
Marion C. Mccallister
May 6, 2016
Marion C. McCallister, 77, of Marion, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with visitation one hour prior to the service by Pastor Rick Gail. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Survivors include her husband, Donald McCallister of...
James P. Mulholland
May 5, 2016
James P. “Grandpa” Mulholland, 73, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Mulholland of...
Sally S. Loughren
May 5, 2016
Sally S. Loughren, 70, of Central City, Iowa, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Vicky Ingelmann with a lunch to follow at...
Helen Marie Zimmerman
May 5, 2016
Helen M. Zimmerman, 88, of Hopkinton, died Thursday, May 5, 2016. Visitation will be from 2:00 -8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Delhi, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, also at the church, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Ryan....
Helen Parbs Boyles Franks
May 5, 2016
Helen “Grandma” Parbs Boyles Franks, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at her home. Memorial Gathering: 3 to 7 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Urbana Cemetery, at a later date. Survivors include her daughter, Kaye Grimm of Urbana; two grandsons, Brian Grimm and Darren Grimm, both...
Paula Ann Main
May 5, 2016
Paula Ann Main, 69, of North Liberty, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following complications sustained in a vehicle/pedestrian accident. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Silver Creek United Methodist Church in Delaware County....
Jane Elizabeth Nidey Benning
May 4, 2016
Jane Elizabeth Nidey Benning, 62, of Walker, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Celebration of Life: 4p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at First Assembly of God, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Rick Gail. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, enter through doors three and four, at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
Vivian Bernice Infield
May 3, 2016
Vivian Bernice Infield, 92, of Troy Mills, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the funeral home by Rev. Chris Richards. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May...