Obituaries
All Obituaries
Mary Ann Rose Devlin (Cashman)
May 8, 2014
Mary Ann Rose Devlin, 78, of Prairieburg, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairieburg, conducted by Father Dennis Cahill. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Burial: St. Joseph...
Tae Young Lee
May 8, 2014
Tae Young Lee, 62, of Robins, died at his home, Thursday, May 8, 2014, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. A private family memorial service will be held. He will be buried next to his father in Dubuque. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Hyun “Sue” Lee; mother,...
Harley Robert "Bob" Downs
May 8, 2014
Bob Downs, 68, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Vinton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2014, in his home. Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2014, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Randy Kasch. Family will greet friends from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...
Virginia Ann "Ginny" Whittom (Rupe)
May 8, 2014
Virginia Ann Whittom, 67, passed away Thursday May 8, 2014, at home peacefully and surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held 4-7 pm Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home. 925 W Main Street, Manchester, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, May 13, and visitation one hour prior to services, at the Living Hope...
Jan Christine Langfitt (Sissel)
May 7, 2014
Jan Christine Langfitt, 58, of Marion, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, following a long illness. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Private Family Inurnment: Oak Shade Cemetery,...
Daryl Ruby
May 7, 2014
Daryl E. Ruby, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died after a short battle with cancer Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. A memorial gathering will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Madeline Ruby of Cedar Rapids; two...
Lois Yvonne Wade (Topping)
May 6, 2014
Lois Y. Wade, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014, at the funeral home where a...
Virginia Downs (Simons)
May 5, 2014
Virginia Downs, 91, a resident of Village Ridge, Marion, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at Crestview Acres Care Center, Marion. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her children, Liz (Gary) Cook of Monroe City, MO, Nancy (Don) Hansel of Marion, and Rebecca (William) Allen of...
Darlene D. Jennings (Snitker)
May 5, 2014
Darlene D. Jennings, 76, of Springville, was called to stand before the Lord Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Hiawatha. Per Darlene’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Left to honor her memory...
Lawrence "Larry" Valencic
May 4, 2014
Lawrence “Larry” Paul Valencic, 83, of Marion, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service...
Ronald A. Davis
May 4, 2014
Ronald Davis, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 3 to 6 pm, Wednesday, May 7, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Trudie; sons, Dan Davis (William Lambert) of Littleton, Colorado, and Dean (Tanya)...
Raymond Joseph Wyman
May 3, 2014
Raymond Joseph Wyman, 79, of Springville, died May 3, 2014 at Jones Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Pastor John Keizer. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service....
Raymond Junior Davis
May 3, 2014
Raymond Junior (“Ray”) Davis, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Garnett Place, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Family will greet friends from 1 until service time at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, with military honors. Survivors include: Ray’s three...
Robert E. Naaktgeboren
May 3, 2014
Robert E. Naaktgeboren, 79, of Shellsburg, Iowa, went to be with his golfing buddies, Saturday, May 3, 2014. Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Mike Ferguson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Charles R. Wesbrook
May 1, 2014
Charles R. Wesbrook, Sr, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died May 1, 2014, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 pm Monday, May 5, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Survivors include his wife of 58 years,...
Roy L. Olinger
May 1, 2014
Roy L. Olinger, 91, a resident of the Anamosa Care Center, formerly of Springville, entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2014, following an extended illness. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Jon Moss. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4,...
Robert Earl Kohl
Apr 30, 2014
Robert E. Kohl, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. William B. Harnish. Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...
Kenneth Ted Paul
Apr 29, 2014
Kenneth Ted Paul, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids from a cerebral hemmorage. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Burial: Layfayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett, Iowa. Ted is survived by six...
William Earl Curry
Apr 29, 2014
William E. Curry, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in his home. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Chaplain Joe Kane. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Doreen “Sue” Curry of Cedar Rapids; children, Debbie Dee Rodden of Mesa,...
Grover Taylor
Apr 29, 2014
Grover Taylor, 84, of Rowley, went to meet his family in Heaven on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at his home. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City by Joe Kane. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at the funeral home in...