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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
Diane M. Camp
Nov 7, 2015
Diane M. Camp, 77, of Marion passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. Family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2015, at the funeral home conducted by Mike Morgan. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Iowa. Diane is survived by...
Louis "Lou" Ambrose Ryan
Nov 7, 2015
Louis A. (Lou) Ryan, 90, of Manchester, formerly of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Manchester....
Marvin Leo Christiansen
Nov 6, 2015
Marvin Leo Christiansen, 73, who lived his whole life on a farm on Red Bridge Road in Prairieburg, Iowa, died Friday, November 6, 2015. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at St. Peter Paul Lutheran Church, Monticello, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello. Arrangements...
Linda Mae Whitt
Nov 6, 2015
Linda Mae Whitt, 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on Friday, November 6, 2015. Memorial Gathering: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Survivors include her partner, Larry Skow; her daughter April (Jack) McCall; grandsons, Dakota, Cody and Cordell Richards; one brother and one...
Richard J. Pinch
Nov 4, 2015
Richard “Sparky” Pinch, 91, of Central City, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2015, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Rev. Vicki Engelmann with military honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at...
Bettymae C. Ketelsen
Nov 4, 2015
Bettymae Corwin Ketelsen (86) left this life November 4, 2015, comforted by family in the home of daughter Jana Carson in Marion. She left her world a better place. Those who knew and loved her recall her warm presence, generous spirit and infectious sense of humor. She was a teacher, a mentor and a giving friend to so many it’s...
Eileen Elizabeth Minor
Nov 4, 2015
Eileen Elizabeth (Strong) Minor, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at her home in the Meth-Wick Manor Community. Visitation: 4 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the...
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