Obituaries

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Carter Ray Burrell

Carter Ray Burrell

Jul 8, 2014

Carter Ray Burrell, 4 month, of Cedar Rapids, died July 8, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Carter leaves behind his mother and father, Kimberly Salyars...

Karen And Thomas Foster

Karen And Thomas Foster

Jul 8, 2014

Karen Amanda Foster and Thomas Ellsworth Foster were born Tuesday July 8, 2014 to Joel and Adrian Foster. Karen and Thomas both passed away July 8, 2014, leaving their parents and a big sister, Jane. They were happily anticipated, but born much too early. Their family wishes to thank everybody for the prayers, comfort and support during this time. Private...

Homer Keith Gregory

Homer Keith Gregory

Jul 7, 2014

Visitation will be held for Homer Keith Gregory of Alburnett on Saturday, July 12, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home, 3855 Katz Dr., Marion. Graveside service and inurnment will be in Lafayette Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Gregory, 79, retired diesel mechanic and U.S. Army veteran, died...

Orpha "Sarg" Ellison

Orpha "Sarg" Ellison

Jul 6, 2014

Orpha “Sarg” Ellison, 89, of Marion, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Del Bear. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram. Survivors include...

Robert Francis Sharpe

Robert Francis Sharpe

Jul 6, 2014

Robert Francis Sharpe, 72, of Central City, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at his home due to complications from an inoperable brain tumor. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Robert from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the AmVets in Central City. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; mother, Gwen Sharpe; step-son, David...

Janet Anstrom

Janet Anstrom

Jul 6, 2014

Janet Anstrom, 70, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, July 6, 2014, at her home. A gathering for family and friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, John; two sons, Mark Anstrom of Beaumont, Texas, and David Anstrom...

Robert "Bob" Lowell Mason

Robert "Bob" Lowell Mason

Jul 5, 2014

Robert “Bob” Lowell Mason, 63, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness leaving behind many friends and family members who will miss him. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Cedar Rapids Family Church, conducted by Pastor Daniel Winn. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. tonight at...

Deana Diane Porter

Deana Diane Porter

Jul 4, 2014

Deana D. Porter, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Austin...

Jon Michael Noah

Jon Michael Noah

Jul 4, 2014

Jon Michael Noah, 75, of Waubeek, formerly of Marion, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a long illness. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the funeral...

Everett Leroy Boyles

Everett Leroy Boyles

Jul 3, 2014

Everett L. “Lee” Boyles, 74, of Ledyard and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died at his home, Thursday, July 3, 2014. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, at the Lafayette Church Alburnett, Iowa, with Pastor Sam Dronebarger officiating. Visitation will be an hour before service at the church. Burial will be in the Lafayette Cemetery,...

Lyle Melvin Fox

Lyle Melvin Fox

Jul 3, 2014

Lyle M. Fox, 69, of Toddville, IA, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Survivors include his wife, Aletha Mae Fox of Toddville, Iowa; step-daughter, Beth Ann Noggle of Dubuque; his brothers and sisters; and granddaughter, Kaylee Noggle. He was preceded...

Chase Jeffrey Norton

Chase Jeffrey Norton

Jul 3, 2014

Chase Jeffrey Norton, 23, of Cedar Rapids, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. A Celebration of Chase’s Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Marion. Survivors include...

Joyce A Trimble-Wall

Joyce A Trimble-Wall

Jul 3, 2014

Joyce A. Trimble-Wall, 76, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar...

Margaret Loretta Kaut

Margaret Loretta Kaut

Jul 3, 2014

Margaret L. (Hendryx) Kaut, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, conducted by Pastor Melanie VanWeelden. Family will greet friends an hour prior to service. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. Survivors include her husband,...

Louise Ramona Faur

Louise Ramona Faur

Jul 2, 2014

Louise Ramona Faur, 82, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery,...

Nancy Susan Neustal

Nancy Susan Neustal

Jul 2, 2014

Nancy Susan Neustel, 91, of Central City, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Rockridge Care Center, Shellsburg. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the church in Center Point. Burial will be at...

Sara Mae Dostal

Sara Mae Dostal

Jul 2, 2014

Sara Mae Dostal, 76, a resident of Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Cottage Grove Place. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, by Pastor Howard Chapman. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday,...

Bettie Jean Hanson

Bettie Jean Hanson

Jul 2, 2014

Bettie Jean Sikes Hanson, 87, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St Luke’s Hospice Center, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Marion, by Vicki Standley. Bettie’s family will greet guests from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Bettie is survived by...

Jenny Marie Groothuis

Jenny Marie Groothuis

Jun 30, 2014

Jenny Marie Groothuis was born November 8, 1974 in Hudson, WI, the daughter of David Vail and Mary Lou Vail-Brown. She grew up with her twin sisters in MN. Jenny graduated from the U of IA, where she was a Spanish major and member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning their highest honors. Jenny married Brad Groothuis on July 21, 1995....

Martin Eldon Jennings

Martin Eldon Jennings

Jun 29, 2014

Martin Eldon Jennings, 76, of Springville, was called to stand before the Lord Sunday, June 29, 2014, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. His death came 55 days following the passing of his wife, Darlene. A prayer service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The...