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Scott Charles Hepker
Jun 25, 2025
Scott Charles Hepker, 53, was born April 18, 1972, to Charles “Chuck” and Susan (LaKose) Hepker. He grew up on his family’s farm and graduated from Springville High School in 1990. He died Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Scott was a sports fanatic. His favorites were NASCAR (Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney), drag racing, Hawkeyes, Broncos, Cowboys, and golf (Tiger Woods). He...
Larry Dean Hartgrave
Jun 22, 2025
Larry Dean Hartgrave, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, June 22, 2025. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Larry was born on February 3, 1946, in Iowa,...
Joanne Marie Hopson
Jun 21, 2025
Joanne Marie Hopson, 45, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, June 21, 2025. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Joanne was born January 11, 1980, in Illinois, to Lamont and Melissa (Epprecht) Hopson. She graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois,...
Connie Lee Phillips
Jun 20, 2025
Connie Lee Phillips, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Connie was born February 15, 1949, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Richard and Leona (Henderson)...
Patricia "Pat" Mann
Jun 19, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Mann, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, June 19, 2025. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Pat was born on November 22, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, to Dick and Iva (Scholl) McKinney. On February 6, 1965, she married the love of her life of 60 years, Edward William “Bill” Mann, in...
Nancy A. Porter
Jun 17, 2025
Nancy A. Porter, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, no public services will be held. A private family entombment will take place at Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.
Nancy was born August 15, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter...
Bonnie Lucile Kula
Jun 16, 2025
Bonnie L. Kula, 72, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Hallmar Village. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.
On January 23, 1953, Bonnie was born in Anamosa, Iowa, to Lester and Irene (Remington) Kula. She graduated from North-Linn High School and earned her degree as...
Frank "Bud" M. Carnahan
Jun 15, 2025
It can be said that you measure yourself by those who measure themselves by you. Nothing could have been truer for Frank Max “Bud” Carnahan Jr., 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bud was born July 3, 1940, in Runnels, Iowa, to Frank Max Carnahan Sr. and Mildred Ellen Carnahan,...
Janet Elaine Pierce
Jun 14, 2025
Janet Elaine Pierce, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a brief illness. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery in Sharon Center, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Janet was born on August 14, 1939, in Frytown,...
Larry Hamlett
Jun 14, 2025
Larry Hamlett, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 2 – 4 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. A livestream of the Memorial Service may be accessed...
Thomas "Tom" Henry Beal
Jun 14, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Henry Beal, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, June 14, 2025. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Red Cedar Lodge, 1700 Big Bluestem Drive, Marion, Iowa.
Tom was born on June 10, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to James and Eleanor (Nelson) Beal. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Cody Wade
Jun 12, 2025
Cody Wade, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service with military honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June...
Linda Ann Ficek
Jun 11, 2025
Linda Ann (Stanley) Ficek, born August 15, 1948, in Grinnell, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30...
Janice Kaye Crow
Jun 10, 2025
Janice Kaye Crow, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Views of Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the funeral...
Betty Grace Seeger
Jun 10, 2025
Betty Grace Seeger, 45, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. There will be no service at this time. A visitation will be held at 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion.
Betty was born on May 4, 1980, in...
David Malausky
Jun 9, 2025
David Malausky, 80, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lived a life of purpose and passion, both as an educator and coach, and as a master storyteller. A time to celebrate this extraordinary man will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at...
Donald "Don" Elmer Stamy
Jun 8, 2025
Donald “Don” E. Stamy, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the UnityPoint Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids. In accordance with his wishes, a private memorial service will take place at a future date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Don was born on May 19, 1933, the...
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Jun 6, 2025
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia(18). Brillante luz que iluminó nuestro camino que repentinamente dejó de latir. Dejándonos sumidos en un irreparable dolor.
Te recordamos por tu maravillosa sonrisa y tu belleza infinita y brillantez.
Tu amor por la literatura y la escritura te llevaron a soñar en grande.
Gracias infinitas por tu enseñanza , te amaremos hasta el infinito. Tu padre Iván, madre Marizol...
Linda Sue Schmidt
Jun 5, 2025
Linda Sue Schmidt passed away June 5, 2025, following a long illness.
Linda was born to Olin and G. Margaret Fredericksen of Webster, Iowa, on July 31, 1946. After graduating high school in North English in 1964, she enrolled in the St. Luke's Hospital nursing program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and earned her RN certification in 1967. She began her nursing...
Luke Daniel Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
Luke Daniel Mitchell, 26, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. Cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 11...
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