Obituaries

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Dean W. Haparanta

Dean W. Haparanta

May 18, 2016

Dean W. Haparanta, 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, with his daughters by his side. Dean was born June 13, 1946, in Minnesota, the son of Arne and Elayne (Pearson) Haparanta. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Dean worked at Rockwell Collins and in 1990 he purchased and began operating the Viking Galley restaurant in...

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis

May 18, 2016

Brodina Haddy (Brodersen) Curtis, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Crestview Acres, Marion. Visitation: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Tommy Haddy of Center Point, Iowa, Denise Haddy, and Brett Haddy, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandson, Thomas Haddy....

Ostia Shelton

Ostia Shelton

May 18, 2016

Ostia Shelton, 85, of Central City passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Anamosa Care Center, Anamosa. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Vicki Engelmann. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Ostia...

Kevin Richard White

Kevin Richard White

May 17, 2016

Kevin Richard White, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , Friday, May 20, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. A private committal service will...

David Allen Nelson

David Allen Nelson

May 16, 2016

David Allen Nelson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Memorial Gathering: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Christine (Geoff) Garrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jayson Nelson...

Betty J. Edaburn

Betty J. Edaburn

May 15, 2016

Betty J. Edaburn, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial following the service in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18,...

Chad J. Langfitt

Chad J. Langfitt

May 15, 2016

Chad J. Langfitt, 44, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 15, 2016. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Rick Gail, Cedar Rapids Police Department Chaplain. Visitation: 4-8 Friday, May 20, 2016, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

James "Jim" Edward Herring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...