Obituaries

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Barbara Ann Marcus

Barbara Ann Marcus

Jun 19, 2016

Barbara Ann Marcus, 77, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Cedar Rapids following a one year battle with cancer. Per Barbara’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Vicki Standley. The family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Glendolyn Maxine Hoge

Glendolyn Maxine Hoge

Jun 18, 2016

Glendolyn “Sis” Hoge, 96, formerly of Waubeek passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, after a brief stay in the hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial:...

Kathleen "Kate" Kemmerer

Kathleen "Kate" Kemmerer

Jun 18, 2016

Kathleen “Kate” Kemmerer, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Kathleen was cremated. A private family entombment will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A Gathering of Remembrance: 4:00-8:00 pm Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Hy-Vee Club Room located at 3235 Oakland Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404. Arrangements by...

Ernest "Ernie" Raymond Zimpfer

Ernest "Ernie" Raymond Zimpfer

Jun 16, 2016

Ernest “Ernie” Raymond Zimpfer, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Troy Mills Christian Church conducted by Pastor Don McGarvey. Burial with Military Honors: Troy...

Gene R. Schmidt

Gene R. Schmidt

Jun 16, 2016

Gene R. Schmidt, 60, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Celebration of Life: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Gene is survived by his son, Gary (Danielle) Schmidt of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Jamie (Chris) Rubner and Aunna (Logan)...

John Edward Earsa

John Edward Earsa

Jun 14, 2016

Our beloved husband and dad, John Edward Earsa, 92, of rural Fairfax, Iowa, left his earthly home Tuesday morning at 5:35 a.m. following complications of a stroke, he passed away at Colonial Manor in Amana. John was born December 9, 1923, in his home in rural Fairfax, the son of Charles Linhart Earsa and Frances Anna Shotola. He was educated...

Marjorie Ann Davis

Marjorie Ann Davis

Jun 14, 2016

Marjorie Ann Davis, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Living Center East in Cedar Rapids. Per Marjorie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Gathering: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Chaplain Deb Black. Burial:...

Lana Gloria Homewood

Lana Gloria Homewood

Jun 14, 2016

Lana Gloria (McKenna) Homewood, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Hospice of Mercy, Hiawatha. A memorial gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her sons, Blake (Kristi) Homewood, and Mark (Kelly) Homewood, all of Cedar Rapids,...

Margaret Helen Brush

Margaret Helen Brush

Jun 13, 2016

Margaret H. Brush, 101, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at St. John’s XXIII Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: : 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, with a rosary recited at 4 p.m., at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Snyder

Jacqueline "Jackie" Snyder

Jun 13, 2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Snyder, 92, of Manchester, Iowa, died Monday, June 13, 2016. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016, at First Lutheran Church, Manchester, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester. Arrangements by Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Jacqueline is survived by her son, Russel...

Richard "Rick" Lethem

Richard "Rick" Lethem

Jun 13, 2016

Richard Allen Lethem, 60, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation will follow with Luncheon beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rick is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Annie (Jeromy) Larimore of Cedar...

Larry Arden Olson

Larry Arden Olson

Jun 12, 2016

Rev. Larry Arden Olson, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Emery Place in Robins, Iowa, following a brief illness. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at the funeral home. Private burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Gary Lee Baumgartner

Gary Lee Baumgartner

Jun 10, 2016

Gary L. Baumgartner, 76, of Shellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Mr. B’s, 629 2nd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Gary was born on March 14, 1940, in Oelwein, Iowa, son...

Barbara Joyce (Long) Moyer

Barbara Joyce (Long) Moyer

Jun 10, 2016

Barbara Joyce (Long) Moyer, 86, of Central City, Iowa went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,...

Logan "Roondog" Jeffrey Rooney

Logan "Roondog" Jeffrey Rooney

Jun 10, 2016

Logan “Roondog” Jeffrey Rooney, 25, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and high school friends on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Center Point Urbana High School...

Robert "Bob" C. Pattison

Robert "Bob" C. Pattison

Jun 9, 2016

Robert “Bob” C. Pattison, 85, of Coralville, Iowa, died on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Windmill Manor, Coralville. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Pattison; children, David (Ann) Pattison of Cedar Rapids, Cheryl (Stan) Pattison Ridgeway of Iowa City; grandchildren, William (Irina) Pattison of Morristown, New Jersey, Emily (Shane Paustian) Pattison...

Dorothy Marie Pranskunas

Dorothy Marie Pranskunas

Jun 9, 2016

Dorothy Marie Pranskunas, 92, of Prairieburg, passed away June 9, 2016, at Lantern Park Nursing Home, Coralville. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairieburg. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Prairieburg. There will be a buffet luncheon at the Prairie Moon Bar & Grill. Dorothy was born November...

Marvin Glenn Sutton, Sr.

Marvin Glenn Sutton, Sr.

Jun 8, 2016

Marvin Sutton, Sr., 86, of Marion, formerly of Alburnett, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, conducted by Pastor Jon Moss at the funeral home...

Donna Mae Smith

Donna Mae Smith

Jun 8, 2016

Donna M. Smith, 89, of Manchester, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Delhi United Methodist Church in Delhi, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Delhi. Arrangements by Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Manchester. Donna is survived...

Trumen S. Hanson

Trumen S. Hanson

Jun 7, 2016

Trumen S. Hanson, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Central City conducted by Pastor Josh Hansen. Inurnment will be at Mt. Clark Cemetery,...