Obituaries
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Carma M. Hon
Nov 12, 2014
Carma M. Hon, 73, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 12, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a heart attack. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Manchester Gospel Hall. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home and...
Russell Edward Morris
Nov 12, 2014
Russell Edward Morris, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2014, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids by Pastors Paul and Gayle Wilcox. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2014,...
Ray O. Brainard
Nov 12, 2014
Ray O. Brainard, 91, of Marion, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, in his home. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Church on Northland, First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren in Cedar Rapids by Pastors Jerry Bertelson and Robert Nelson. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on December 6....
William John Kirby
Nov 10, 2014
William “Bill” John Kirby, 76, of Anamosa, died Monday, November 10, 2014, at his home. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014, at United Church of Christ in Central City by Rev. Vicki Engelmann and Deacon Phil Saunders. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Esther;...
Darlene Katheryne Knussman
Nov 10, 2014
Darlene Katheryne (Williams) Knussman, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, after a brief illness. She was a resident of Greenwood Terrace at Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, where she had lived since 2008. Her family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion, where...
Lucille Mae Baldwin
Nov 9, 2014
Lucille Mae Baldwin, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, November 9, 2014. Celebration of Life: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Palo United Methodist Church by Reverend John Howerton. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, rural Covington, at a later date. Arrangements by: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
William "Bill" Francis Biederman
Nov 9, 2014
William “Bill” Francis Biederman, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, November 9, 2014, at his home. Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2014, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church by Father Dennis Juhl. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a time for sharing memories at 6:00 p.m. The family will...
Carol Irene Webber
Nov 9, 2014
Carol Irene Webber, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, where a Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Carol was born December 15, 1942, in New Hampton, Iowa,...
Pamela "Pam" Sue Martin
Nov 9, 2014
Pamela “Pam” Sue Martin, 60, died November 9, 2014. Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Pastor John Caughron. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2014, in the Legacy Center at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. She is survived by...
Kaysuzanne Grady
Nov 8, 2014
Kaysuzanne Grady, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully of a sudden illness Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, where a Celebration of Life will begin at 6:00 p.m. Survivors include her three...
Albert Delbert Vangampleare
Nov 8, 2014
Albert D. VanGampleare, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Mercy Hallmar Residential Care, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Father Dennis Juhl. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with...
John "Jack" Diesch
Nov 7, 2014
John “Jack” Diesch, 88, of Marion, formerly of Edgewood, beloved husband of Lucy, died on Friday, November 7, 2014, at Summit Pointe in Marion. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Edgewood, by Rev. Mike Jackson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral...
Dietrich Kyle Heffernan
Nov 7, 2014
Dietrich Kyle Heffernan, the son of Kyle and Lindsay (Murphy) Heffernan, was born in the arms of God, November 7, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services were held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his parents; sister, Elsie; maternal grandparents, Robert and Jane...
Kathryn Oma Dewald Shevik
Nov 6, 2014
Kathryn DeWald Shevik, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. There will be a lite reception at the Legacy Center following the service where the family will greet...
Frank C. Sopousek
Nov 6, 2014
Frank C. Sopousek, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 6, 2014, in his home. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 pm Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation, Cedar Rapids. Military Honors by American Legion 298. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Mel Ramos and...
Roger Gene Pals
Nov 6, 2014
Roger Gene Pals, 86, of Manchester, died Thursday, November 6, 2014. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Community Congregational Church, Manchester. The family will greet friends from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Manchester and again from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church on...
C. Paticria Felker
Nov 5, 2014
C. Patricia Felker, 74, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Urbana, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Grand Island. Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, by Rev. Melanie Van Weelden. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, is serving the family. Mrs. Felker was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Lewiston, Maine,...
Alberta Lucille Ronnebaum
Nov 5, 2014
Alberta Lucille Ronnebaum, 89, of Earlville, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earlville. The family will greet friends from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Earlville, where there will be a 2:00 p.m. scripture service. Additional...
Linda Marie Arp
Nov 4, 2014
Linda Marie (Lacock) Arp, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, November 4, 2014, at St. Luke’s Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Church, 155 Boyson Road, Marion, IA, 52302, by Pastor John Albertson and Pastor Amy Waelchli. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November...
Rita Faith Garwood
Nov 3, 2014
Rita Faith Garwood, 82, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, currently of Summit Pointe in Marion, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion by Father Dennis Cahill. Rosary: 4:00 p.m. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Burial:...