Obituaries

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Leonard Arthur Shonka Sr.

Leonard Arthur Shonka Sr.

Nov 16, 2015

Leonard A. Shonka Sr., 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Willow Gardens, Marion. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2015, at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 1 until 2:30 at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Charles "Chuck" C. Harrison

Charles "Chuck" C. Harrison

Nov 15, 2015

Charles “Chuck” C. Harrison, 72, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Homer & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Kay Slocum. Burial: Linwood Mausoleum,...

Dolores Mcateer

Dolores Mcateer

Nov 15, 2015

Dolores McAteer, 84, of Marion passed away November 15, 2015. Celebration of Life: Sunday, November 22, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Kathy (David) Wall of Cedar Rapids; sons, Pat (Ann) McAteer of Gilman, and Mike McAteer of Conrad;...

Steven G. Skelton

Steven G. Skelton

Nov 15, 2015

Steven George Skelton, 61, of Cedar Rapids, passed away from a long illness on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Family will greet friends 6-9 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include sons, Seth (Kara) Skelton of Homestead, Iowa, Shawn Skelton of Grover Beach, California; grandchildren, Laney Sue, Dakota Steven and Jordan Gene...

Kenneth "Friday" Mikulas

Kenneth "Friday" Mikulas

Nov 15, 2015

Kenneth G. “Friday” Mikulas, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at his home. Family will greet friends from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service will be at 11:00 conducted by Deacon Dan Hoeger. Luncheon will follow at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids....

John L. Bouslog

John L. Bouslog

Nov 15, 2015

John L. Bouslog, 86, of Marion, Iowa, died Sunday November 15, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 19, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Marion, conducted by Pastor Mike Morgan. John was born...

Bj Taylor

Bj Taylor

Nov 14, 2015

B.J. Taylor 11/21/1973 to 11/14/2015 “Never met a road I wouldn’t ride, Never found a battle I wouldn’t fight. Heaven made a choice I didn’t choose. I’ve never been good at goodbyes. But the Sun is still gonna shine. And I will be by your side, but Tomorrow I’ll be painting Heaven Green.” –Neal Middleton Benjamin James “BJ” Taylor, rode...

Roger G. Ziel

Roger G. Ziel

Nov 14, 2015

Roger G. Ziel, 68, of Manchester, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. Roger was born February 22, 1947, in Colesburg, the son of Louis R. and Dorothy (O’Neal) Ziel. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter Ziel; two sister, Rose Ziel and Janice Kruse; and his wife, Betty (Bush) Ziel....

Debora June Betzer

Debora June Betzer

Nov 13, 2015

Debora June Betzer, 60, of Marion, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. Celebration of Life: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Red Cedar Lodge at Squaw Creek Park in Marion. Survivors include her husband, Arnold Betzer; their children, Ed (Sherry) Betzer, Dennis (Gina) Betzer, Jonn (Terri) Betzer, Craig (Sheila) Betzer, Chris (Carol) Betzer, Darrell (Jennifer)...

Velma Arlene Warbasse

Velma Arlene Warbasse

Nov 13, 2015

Velma Arlene Warbasse, 94, of Central City, died in the early morning hours Friday at the Willow Gardens care facility in Marion, Iowa. Velma is survived by her son, Steven of rural Central City, Iowa, and her four grandchildren, Lisa Winkie (Eric) of Marion, Iowa, Wendy Holtorff (John) of San Antonio, Texas, Matthew Warbasse (Jaimee) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and...

Robert "Bob" F. Berry

Robert "Bob" F. Berry

Nov 13, 2015

Robert “Bob” Franklin Berry, 81, of Monticello, formerly of Alburnett, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Alburnett United Methodist Church by Rev. Jon Moss, with a visitation one hour prior to the service...

Garry Bell

Garry Bell

Nov 13, 2015

Garry G. Bell, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13, 2015. Family will greet friends from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Murdoch- Linwood Legacy Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Garry is survived by his wife, Patty; son, Todd (Alison) of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Taylor and Carter; step-son, Michael McNeil (Christine) of...

Allen Neale Weaver Sr.

Allen Neale Weaver Sr.

Nov 12, 2015

Allen Neale Weaver, Sr., 94, passed on November 12, 2015. Family will greet friends from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Throughout Allen’s adult life, he was known as Neale....

Merle Edward Pillard Sr.

Merle Edward Pillard Sr.

Nov 10, 2015

Merle Edward Pillard, 77, of Central City, passed away at his home Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Per Merle’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, from 1-5 p.m. at American Legion Wapsi Post No. 421 in Central City. Survivors include his wife Cora; his children, Merle Pillard Jr., Carolyn...

Marilyn Joann (Rose) Walsh

Marilyn Joann (Rose) Walsh

Nov 10, 2015

Marilyn Joann (Rose) Walsh, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...

Jon Hancock

Jon Hancock

Nov 10, 2015

Jon William Hancock, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Keota Cemetery, Keota, Iowa. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Jon was born February 20, 1941, to Thelma and...

Dane Michael Schussler

Dane Michael Schussler

Nov 9, 2015

Dane Michael Schussler, 21, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2015, in Ames, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Dane is survived...

Richard M. Stevens

Richard M. Stevens

Nov 8, 2015

Richard “Dick” Stevens, 95, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a short illness. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Marion Christian Church by Rev. Peter Mitchell with visitation one hour prior to...

James Joseph Klein Jr.

James Joseph Klein Jr.

Nov 8, 2015

James J. Klein, Jr. of 5481 Wyoming Drive SW, passed away on November 8, 2015. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Porky’s, 4617 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 2-5 p.m. Private Graveside Service to be held at Linwood Cemetery Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Pearson (David Elliott); three sons,...

John C. Berge

John C. Berge

Nov 7, 2015

John C. Berge, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with an additional visitation at 9:30 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 1430 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids,...