Obituaries

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Anthony "Tony" Peter Palumbo

Anthony "Tony" Peter Palumbo

Aug 21, 2014

Anthony “Tony” Peter Palumbo, 96, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Evergreen Estates. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Deacon Phil Saunders. Eulogist: Mark Underwood. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014, at the funeral home....

Jeanne Ellen Skalsky-Carter

Jeanne Ellen Skalsky-Carter

Aug 21, 2014

Jeanne Ellen Skalsky-Carter, 70, of Marion, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Mercy Hallmar Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Jeanne is survived...

Roger George Hardy

Roger George Hardy

Aug 20, 2014

Roger George Hardy, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died of natural causes in his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. A gathering for family and friends will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday August 25, 2014, at 7708 Winston Drive NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Carol Hardy; daughter,...

Irene Elanor Crutchley

Irene Elanor Crutchley

Aug 20, 2014

Irene Elanor Crutchley, 81, of Marion, formerly of Iowa City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Charles Verne Loth

Charles Verne Loth

Aug 20, 2014

Charles Verne Loth “Chuck,” 69, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away at home following a long illness on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Laurie Riley, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his...

Marvin Calonder

Marvin Calonder

Aug 18, 2014

Marvin Calonder passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home in Willow Springs, Missouri. Born on January 19, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa to Carl and Viola (Fischer) Calonder, he was 67 years old. Marvin lived much of his life in the Manchester, Iowa area. He was active in the FFA and 4-H while attending school. After graduating from...

Lorraine Eleanor Bowen

Lorraine Eleanor Bowen

Aug 18, 2014

Lorraine Eleanor Bowen, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died following a brief illness Monday, August 18, 2014, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Pastor Patricia Decker, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include...

Mary M. Little

Mary M. Little

Aug 16, 2014

Mary M. Little, 54, of Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at her home. The family will greet guests from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service to begin at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 21,...

Rose Marie Matus

Rose Marie Matus

Aug 16, 2014

Rose Marie Matus, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Winslow Health Care Center, Marion. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m....

Agnes "Mert" Mcelligott

Agnes "Mert" Mcelligott

Aug 16, 2014

Agnes “Mert” McElligott, 95, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center, Marion, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the care center. The family will greet guests from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014,...

James W. Henderson

James W. Henderson

Aug 16, 2014

James W. Henderson, a resident of Keystone Place, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Coggon and Toddville, died Saturday, August 16, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Zion Presbyterian Church, Coggon, by Pastor Leonard Ranson. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, at Murdoch...

Judy Ann Baty

Judy Ann Baty

Aug 15, 2014

Judy Ann (Inger) Baty, 64, of Coggon, died peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, following a long battle with cancer. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, at United Parish Church, Coggon, by Pastor Tony Thurston. The family will greet guests from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Ellen Sue Etzel

Ellen Sue Etzel

Aug 14, 2014

Ellen Sue Etzel, 65, of Alburnett, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, at her home following a courageous 7 year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Per Ellen’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Private family inurnment: Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett....

Patrick "Patty" Daniel Cummings

Patrick "Patty" Daniel Cummings

Aug 13, 2014

Patrick “Patty” Daniel Cummings, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday August 13, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Service: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with an additional visitation one hour prior to service time. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, August 15,...

Richard Lee Woodward

Richard Lee Woodward

Aug 13, 2014

Richard “Rich” Lee Woodward, 78, of Marion, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father David O’Connor. The family will greet guests from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, at...

Margaret Teresa "Marge" Haughenbury

Margaret Teresa "Marge" Haughenbury

Aug 11, 2014

Margaret Teresa “Marge” Haughenbury, 89, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, formerly of Coggon, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at the care center. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Coggon. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Willard James Ehrman

Willard James Ehrman

Aug 10, 2014

Willard J. Ehrman, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Service: 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday. Burial with military rites Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his...

Paul S. Shaffer Sr.

Paul S. Shaffer Sr.

Aug 9, 2014

Paul S. Shaffer Sr., 81, of Central City, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at his home. A Freedom of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014, at the Central City American Legion Post #421 with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Debra (Stephen) Welter of Coggon, Linda (Cletus) Lawrence of Central...

Margie A. Main

Margie A. Main

Aug 9, 2014

Margie A. Main, 75, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa. A private memorial service will be held. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Curtis (Linda Felton) Main of Independence, Iowa, Tony (Christina) Main of Quasqueton, Iowa,...

Jason Randall Thein

Jason Randall Thein

Aug 8, 2014

Jason Randall Thein “Jase Moon”, 47, of Jesup, died of a heart attack on Friday, August 8, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Dyersville, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include his parents, Rodney (Rebecca) Thein, and Carol (Moon) Thein;...