Obituaries
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Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall
Apr 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall Gerald "Jerry" Grant Rundall, age 65, peacefully departed this life on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. As per Jerry's wishes, cremation has been performed, and his life will be celebrated from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Sally’s on Broadway. Jerry was...
Bernice Mae Jordan
Apr 17, 2024
Bernice Mae Jordan, 98, of the Alburnett area, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Per her request, Bernice was cremated. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the American Legion Post #298 in Marion, with a celebration of life to follow until 5 p.m. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Judy Eileen Zaruba
Apr 16, 2024
Judy Eileen Zaruba, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the memorial service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Judy, under “photos and videos,”...
Dohn Thomas Armon
Apr 13, 2024
Dohn “Shortz” Thomas Armon, 56, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Central City American Legion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Dohn was born on July 13, 1967, in...
Grace Marian Williamson
Apr 13, 2024
Grace Marian Williamson died on April 13, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care of dementia. She was 94 years old. A visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar...
Shirley Mae Witte Siders
Apr 12, 2024
Shirley Mae Witte Siders, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed Friday, April 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Shirley was born May 4, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Millard and Merwin “Merch” (Mullnix)...
Alan Henry Rathje
Apr 12, 2024
Alan Henry Rathje, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take...
Donna Johnson
Apr 11, 2024
Donna Johnson, a dedicated wife, a beloved mother, and nana, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 79, after a courageous 2-month battle with a short illness. Donna was born on April 13, 1944, in Thornburg, Iowa, to Wilma and Loren Bowen, and grew up to become a shining example of resilience, strength, and kindness. She is...
Terry Michael Schnoebelen
Apr 8, 2024
Terry Michael Schnoebelen, 76, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on April 8, 2024, in his home. A Memorial Service will be held April 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Anchor Bible Church, 275 Green Street W, Center Point, Iowa. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 a.m. Terry was born on July 22, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of...
Larry Lyle Bowers
Apr 8, 2024
Larry Lyle Bowers, 90, of Center Point, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away from this life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a Visitation will begin at...
Stanley Rabik
Apr 7, 2024
Stanley Rabik, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, April 7, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the funeral home. Entombment at Czech National Cemetery...
Benigno Ramos Ramos
Apr 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Benigno Ramos Ramos, a beloved soul who touched the lives of many. At 74, his journey on this earth came to an end on April 6, 2024, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Alongside his devoted wife, Delia, he built a life filled with love and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on...
Wilma Jean Dyer
Apr 3, 2024
Wilma Jean Dyer, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Cottage Grove in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with Pastor Robin Tyner officiating; Family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Burial will follow...
Lloyd William Henderson Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
Lloyd “Hooker” W. Henderson Sr., 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Central City American Legion WAPSI Post 421, with a luncheon. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of...
John Alfred Gudenkauf
Apr 2, 2024
John Alfred Gudenkauf, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with his family by his side. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service...
Jonnie Vern Thornton
Apr 1, 2024
Jonnie Vern Thornton, 53, of Robins, Iowa, formerly of Monona and Giard, Iowa, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral...
Ruth Vera Hess
Mar 30, 2024
Ruth Vera Hess, 90, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m....
Charles Lee Davis
Mar 29, 2024
Charles Lee Davis, 87, of Shellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, due to Alzheimer’s disease. Charles was born on December 27, 1936 to Howard and Lois (Boege) Davis in Clemons, Iowa, the second of seven children. After graduating from Grundy Center High School in 1955,...
Jane Marie Schantz
Mar 28, 2024
Jane Marie Schantz, 80, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. A brief service and celebration of life is planned for April 13, 2024, from 2- 5 p.m. at the Alburnett Christian Church. Jane donated her body to the University of Iowa's Deeded Body Donor Program. A private burial service will be held at...
Ronald Eugene Knight
Mar 27, 2024
Ronald Eugene Knight, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ron was born October 14, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son of...