Obituaries

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David Kenneth Pearson

David Kenneth Pearson

May 22, 2015

David Kenneth Pearson, 72, of Marion, died Friday, May 22, 2015, at Linn Manor Care Center. Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Rev. John Moss. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private Family Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Kenneth Nels Andersen

Kenneth Nels Andersen

May 22, 2015

Dr. Kenneth N. Andersen, 90, of Center Point, Iowa, died Friday, May 22, 2015, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids from heart complications. Per Dr. Andersen’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the United Methodist Church of Center Point, Iowa. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Iowa. Arrangements by...

Ron Ransford

Ron Ransford

May 21, 2015

Ron Ransford, 59, of Marion, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Antioch Christian Church in Marion. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Private Family Inurnment will be at a later date...

Lisa Anne Stodola

Lisa Anne Stodola

May 20, 2015

Lisa Anne Stodola, 46, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2015 starting at 10:30 a.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Chris Michael. Family will greet friends from...

Ruth Marie Pickart

Ruth Marie Pickart

May 20, 2015

Ruth Marie Schueler Pickart, 94, a lifelong resident of Marion, passed way Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Hearth Stone Memory Care Unit (OES), Boone, Iowa. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, by Rev. Dr. Howard Chapman. The family will greet friends Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00...

Jeffrey Eugene Riecke

Jeffrey Eugene Riecke

May 17, 2015

Jeffrey “Jeff” Eugene Riecke, 60, of Solon, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2015. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife of over 25 years, Patricia “Trish” Ringgold; his parents, Eugene and Marilyn Riecke; two sisters, Sylvie (Jeff) Thomas, and Susan (John) Seifer; and special nieces and nephews, Meagan,...

Judith Ann Siepker

Judith Ann Siepker

May 16, 2015

Judith Ann Siepker, 73, of Marion, died at home on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Funeral Mass: 10:30 am Wednesday May 20, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7 pm. Burial:...

Jean Ann Konchalski

Jean Ann Konchalski

May 16, 2015

Jean Ann Konchalski, born April 28, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away May 16, 2015, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be missed by her daughter, Ashley, son, Alex, grandson, Demetri, dog, Katie, partner, Tim Wise, brothers, Bob (Pam), Tom (Dana), and Terry (Kristin); sisters, Rhonda Fowler and Sandy Elliott; nieces, Kelly, Kristina, Clarissa, Brittany, Mia,...

Donna Lee Jane Allyn

Donna Lee Jane Allyn

May 15, 2015

Donna Lee Jane Allyn, 80, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, died Friday, May 15, 2015, in her home. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 pm Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial: Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Iowa. Survivors...

Ronald L. Robinson

Ronald L. Robinson

May 15, 2015

Ronald L. Robinson, 72, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died, Friday, May 15, 2015, in his home. As per Ron’s wishes, there will be no service or viewing. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Ron was born July 31, 1942, in Cedar Rapids to his parents, Raymond F. Robinson and Georgia (Mahring) Robinson. He graduated from Jefferson School...

Carma Sue Painter

Carma Sue Painter

May 14, 2015

Carma “Sue” Painter, 79, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, a true survivor of cancer and now at peace. Funeral Service: 11 am Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the funeral home. Inurnment at a later date at Elwood Cemetery, Lost Nation,...

Milton "Mick" Starcevich

Milton "Mick" Starcevich

May 14, 2015

Milton “Mick” Starcevich, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Meth Wick Community, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Highland Cemetery, Mystic, Iowa, by Father Bill Hubmann, with military honors. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Mick (Linda) Starcevich of Cedar...

Donald A. Freel

Donald A. Freel

May 13, 2015

Donald A. Freel, 71, of Muscatine, formerly of Robins, died Wednesday May 13, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home by Pastor Craig Peters. Private Family...

Edward G. Van Dee

Edward G. Van Dee

May 13, 2015

Edward G. Van Dee, 82, of Marion, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday May 18, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion....

Robert "Bob" E. Gael

Robert "Bob" E. Gael

May 11, 2015

Robert “Bob” E. Gael, 71, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Pastor Mark Forstrom will officiate. Burial: Grandview Cemetery,...

Charles "Chuck" Chase

Charles "Chuck" Chase

May 11, 2015

Chuck Chase, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at home. Celebration of life will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his sister Pat’s place, 2128 C street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery at a later date. Chuck was born on...

Betty Lorayne Swyers

Betty Lorayne Swyers

May 11, 2015

Betty Lorayne Swyers, 88, of Marion, Iowa, died Monday May 11, 2015, at St. Luke’s hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday May 14, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service Marion. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Survivors include her children, Rusty (Dee) Swyers of Robins, IA, Dusty (Jeannie) Swyers...

Nina Farland

Nina Farland

May 10, 2015

Nina Farland, 96, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Westridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Christ Church United Presbyterian, by Rev. Timothy Dyck. Private Family Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her two sons, David (Karen) and Tom...

Jean Lucille Barkley

Jean Lucille Barkley

May 10, 2015

Jean Lucille Royce Barkley, age 92, of Marion, IA, recently residing at Windmill Manor in Coralville, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on May 10, 2015. Prayer Service: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Rev. Peter Mitchell. The family will greet friends following the prayer service at the funeral home...

Harold Eugene "Gene" Miller

Harold Eugene "Gene" Miller

May 10, 2015

Harold E. “Gene” Miller, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous four year battle with cancer on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Chaplain David Brown. Family will greet friends...