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Jo Ann Morgan Lipkey
May 1, 2024
Jo Ann (Morgan) Lipkey, 75, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Emery Place in Robins, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Jo Ann was born on December 4, 1948, in Kentland, Indiana, the daughter of Fred...
Joe Stik
Apr 29, 2024
Joe Mrstik, born July 8, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29th. He leaves behind a legacy of selflessness, dedication, and love that touched the lives of many. After attending high school, Joe bravely served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. His commitment and valor as a combat veteran were...
C. Dean Walker
Apr 28, 2024
C. “Dean” Walker, 89, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Hiawatha Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Dean was born on March 26, 1935, in...
Patricia 'Patti' Marie Smith
Apr 27, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Marie Smith, 75, of Anamosa, Iowa, died Saturday, April 27, 2024. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Patti was born January 11, 1949, in...
Karen Kay Wennekamp
Apr 26, 2024
Karen Kay (Kun) Wennekamp, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Friends may call from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...
Joseph Frank Finkstein
Apr 25, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Frank Finkstein, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where a Memorial...
Joan Marie Salow
Apr 24, 2024
Joan Marie Salow, 63, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024,...
Richard Harold Brewer
Apr 24, 2024
Richard Harold Brewer, 91, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As per Richard’s wishes, cremation has been performed and no services will occur.
John F. O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
John F. O’Connor, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at The University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the funeral home. A livestream of the memorial service may...
Allen L. Ross
Apr 24, 2024
Allen L. Ross, 94, of Marion, passed away with his children by his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. His time had come due to complications from Covid, pneumonia, and lung fibrosis. Per Allen’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. A private family service will occur later this year. Allen was born March 29, 1930, in...
James August Beck
Apr 24, 2024
James “Jim” August Beck, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Woodland Creek Senior Living in Clive, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with a Visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Donald "Don" Earl Bach
Apr 23, 2024
Donald “Don” Earl Bach, 86, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at The Views in Marion, Iowa, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located at 3855 Katz Drive, in Marion, where the family will greet friends from...
Nelson Frank Leclere
Apr 23, 2024
Nelson Frank LeClere, 90, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his home. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at...
Carol Ann (Bird) Guerrero
Apr 22, 2024
Carol Ann (Bird) Guerrero, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, April 22, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow...
Evelyn M. Owens
Apr 22, 2024
Evelyn M. Owens, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 4 – 6 p.m. on May 4, 2024, at Cherry Hill Park Pavilion, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, assisted the family. Evelyn was born November 18, 1935, in...
Linda Jane Spratt
Apr 21, 2024
Linda Jane Spratt, 80, of Marion, Iowa, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a short battle with ovarian cancer. God was merciful and she passed away in her sleep. A Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by a...
Michael James Christensen
Apr 21, 2024
Michael James Christensen, 71, of Brooklyn, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be held from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Michael...
Barbara Jean Ellson
Apr 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Ellson, age 94, met her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 21st, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She entered into her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1930, in Colo, Iowa, to Robert Lynne and Mildred Stevenson. She graduated in 1947 from Colo High School. She met Forest, the love of...
Brian 'Butch' Kramer
Apr 21, 2024
Brian "Butch" Kramer, 82, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. There will be no service per Butch's wishes. A Celebration of Life will be on June 3, 2024, 3 – 7 p.m. at the Center Point Community Center (below the library) at 720 Main St. All family and...
Joan Marie (Michalec) Miller
Apr 19, 2024
Joan Marie (Michalec) Miller, 81, of Ely, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home. No services will be held and a private inurnment will take place at St. John's Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Joan was born June 23, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter...
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