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Nathan "Nate" Alden
May 23, 2016
Nathan “Nate” Alden, 89, formerly of Prairieburg, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the funeral home conducted by Reverend Larry Daubs. Burial:...
Mary Elizabeth Schlenk
May 23, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Fairlie Schlenk, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Monday, May 23, 2016, in her home following a short illness. Services: Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Ludmila’s Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. S.W., where friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Services conducted by the Rev. Dennis Juhl. Friends may also call at...
Janice K. Lucas
May 21, 2016
Janice K. Lucas, 62, of Cedar Rapids was called home to be with God on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was an active member of Patriot Guard Riders. Janice enjoyed spending time in her secret garden with her beloved dog, Murphy. Janice leaves behind her son, Jason (Amy) Feltz and grandchildren, Natalie and Auggie Feltz of Abilene, Texas, and son,...
James William Platt
May 20, 2016
James William Platt, 89, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Pinicon Place, Anamosa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion where a Parish Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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