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David Norman Wittke
Feb 2, 2017
David Norman Wittke, 69, of Van Horne, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after an eight month battle with lung cancer on Thursday, February 02, 2017, at Keystone Care Center, Keystone, Iowa. Per David’s wishes, there will be no service. Survivors include his wife, Suzanna Ivester; children, Charles (Destiny) and Scott (Cindy); grandchildren, Ali (Eric), Paul, David and Charles;...
Barbara Jean Akers
Feb 1, 2017
Barbara Jean Akers, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away February 1, 2017. Services: 10:00 Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Cedar Valley Bible Church with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles; sons, Scott (Eileen “Dolly”) Akers of Titusville, Florida, Philip (Brenda) Akers of Holt, Missouri; daughter, Kathryn...
Dorothy May Sherman
Feb 1, 2017
Dorothy May (Stimson) Sherman, 86, of Alburnett, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Alburnett United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Jon Moss. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Private family burial at Lafayette Cemetery in rural...
Dee A. Ommen (Barnard)
Feb 1, 2017
Dee A. Ommen, 46, of Dallas City, Illinois, formerly of Toddville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, near Dallas City. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held at a later date....
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Huerter
Jan 31, 2017
Dorothy “Dottie” Huerter, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father O’Connor. One...
Erend Robert Oliver Sr.
Jan 30, 2017
The Rev. Robert Oliver Sr., 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at his residence. Visitation: 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Lifeline Ministries Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Tim Pridegon. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Dennis M. Peterson
Jan 30, 2017
Dennis M. Peterson, 79, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, after a short illness. There will be no funeral per Dennis’s request. Visitation: 12 – 4 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Dennis is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Lynn (Chad) Bruggemann of Urbandale; grandchildren, Nicholas, Brooke and Mitchell Bruggemann;...
Michael "Mike" Lynn Bowen
Jan 30, 2017
Michael “Mike” Bowen, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a long illness, Monday, January 30, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Pastor Steve Knudson will officiate. Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: East...
Alice Baty
Jan 30, 2017
Alice Baty, 90, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family on January 30, 2017. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City where a Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m.. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017, at St. John’s Catholic Church,...
Robert "Bob" Henry Heathman
Jan 29, 2017
Robert “Bob” Henry Heathman, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Military honors will be conducted at 4 p.m. Prayer vigil will be held at 6 p.m., conducted by...
Richard Guy Cook
Jan 29, 2017
Richard Guy Cook, 79, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at his home in Marion. Cremation has taken place and per Richard’s wishes, there will not be any services. Richard is survived by his wife, Fran Sears; his children, Kelly (Jeff) Bixler, Robin (Haide) Cook, and Kimberly (John) Weiss; step-children, Donna Buehler, Travis Long (Cindy Noyer), Jeremiah (Christina) Buehler, and...
Diane Marie (Barnes) Powell
Jan 28, 2017
Diane Marie (Barnes) Powell, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away in her home on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Private Services will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Anamosa, Iowa. Diane was born in Anamosa, Iowa, daughter of B.A. and Nelda Barnes on September 2, 1954. She graduated from Anamosa High School in 1972. Diane served...
Ruth Elizabeth Waddington
Jan 27, 2017
Ruth Elizabeth Waddington, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 27, 2017, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Pastor Dave King will officiate. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ruth was born February 3, 1927 in Waukon, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin and Hazel (Brainard)...
Eugene Ware Dunn
Jan 27, 2017
Eugene Ware Dunn, 92, of Solon, formerly of Marion, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Faith Lutheran Church in Marion...
Frank A. Wilkins
Jan 25, 2017
Frank Wilkins, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his family, just as he wanted. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the funeral home, conducted by Reverend David W. Renfro and one...
Betty L. Cowgur
Jan 25, 2017
Betty L. Cowgur, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. There will be private family services. Burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Betty was born April 18, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois,...
Dennis W. Travis
Jan 24, 2017
Dennis W. Travis, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Dennis was born March 18, 1950, in Des Moines, the son of Wendall and Marilyn...
Donald Junior Mesch
Jan 24, 2017
Donald J. Mesch, 78, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died unexpectedly at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. A Hawkeye Party for Don will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Please wear your favorite Hawkeye attire. Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, Shelly, Darren...
Ula Mae Roling
Jan 23, 2017
Ula Mae Roling, 76, formerly of Earlville, died Monday, January 23, 2017. Visitation will be 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester with a 3:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earlville, with Father Dole officiating. There...
Francis "Fran" Dean Diesch
Jan 22, 2017
Francis (Fran) Dean Diesch, age 63, of Earlville, joined his wife, Susie, on Sunday, January 22, 2017 when he passed away suddenly at his home. Friends may call at the Clifton Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville on Friday, January 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 and also at the Earlville United Parish one hour prior to services on...
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