Obituaries
All Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Carol Ann Mobbs
May 8, 2015
Carol Ann Mobbs, 65, of Marion, died Friday, May 8, 2015. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hiawatha with Father Mark Ressler presiding. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Visitation will also take place at 9:30 a.m....
Kathryn M. Sutton
May 8, 2015
Kathryn Marie Sutton, 79, of Center Point, died at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 8, 2015, in Indialantic, Florida. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, Iowa by Pastor Dennis Johnson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral...
Marlene Marie Simon
May 8, 2015
Marlene Marie Simon, 82, of Marion, formerly of Ogden, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at The Villages at Marion. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, by Pastor Jan Horn. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at the funeral home in Marion,...
Elizabeth Mary Robertson
May 7, 2015
Elizabeth Robertson, 52, of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her...
Darlene Marie Carpenter
May 6, 2015
Darlene Marie Carpenter, 80, of Earlville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2015 at Earlville United Parish. Family will greet friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., prior to the service at the church on Monday. A light meal and time of fellowship will follow the service. Burial will be at a...


