Obituaries

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Mary Virginia Shedek

Mary Virginia Shedek

Jul 21, 2014

Mary Virginia Shedek, 60, of Marion, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with...

Jackie Barbara Barker

Jackie Barbara Barker

Jul 21, 2014

Jackie Barbara Barker, 58, of Batavia, formerly of Toddville, Iowa, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Services: 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Gloria Clinton. Family will greet friends from 2 until service time. Survivors include her husband, John Rex...

Fredrick Leroy Cress

Fredrick Leroy Cress

Jul 21, 2014

Fredrick LeRoy Cress, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, died July 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Service: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial: Oliphant Cemetery,...

Shirley Olivia Hanson

Shirley Olivia Hanson

Jul 20, 2014

Shirley Olivia Hanson, 89, died on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Meth-Wick Community. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on July 5, 1925, Shirley was raised on an acreage in rural Cedar Rapids where she attended a country school (Edgewood...

Andrea Sue Zimmermann

Andrea Sue Zimmermann

Jul 19, 2014

Andrea “Annie” Zimmermann, 29, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died after a tragic accident in Troy Mills on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial: Blain Cemetery, Swisher, Iowa. Survivors include her...

Thomas John Moore

Thomas John Moore

Jul 18, 2014

Tom Moore, 47, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 18, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospital. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A prayer service will begin at 11:30 am officiated by Father Paul Baldwin. A meal will be served following the...

Dale Huckins

Dale Huckins

Jul 17, 2014

Dale Huckins, 79, of Oelwein, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa, after a short illness. His family will greet guests from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. A memorial service will be held at Alice Church, Center Point, at...

Elaine Ardath Smith

Elaine Ardath Smith

Jul 16, 2014

Elaine Ardath Smith, 86, of Central City, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the funeral home in Central City. Burial: Boulder Cemetery,...

Ramon "Ray" Kohl

Ramon "Ray" Kohl

Jul 16, 2014

Ramon “Ray” Kohl, 83, of Marion died while residing at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion will hold visitation Friday, July 18, 2014 from 4 to 7pm and the service on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. Many remember Ray with his pride and joy, Daphney. They went everywhere together, even...

Ronald Frank Stejskal

Ronald Frank Stejskal

Jul 15, 2014

Ronald Frank Stejskal, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his home. Services: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Springville United Methodist Church, conducted by: Pastor John Keizer. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville, Iowa. Survivors include...

Lyle Lavern Rose

Lyle Lavern Rose

Jul 15, 2014

Lyle LaVern Rose, 69, of Central City, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Central City. The family will greet friends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, July 18, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Central City. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Ryan. Survivors include his wife, Sheila;...

Evan R. Volkers

Evan R. Volkers

Jul 14, 2014

Evan “V” Volkers, 24, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died July 14, 2014, due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. A Celebration Gathering will be held from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. After 5:00 pm, there will be a short memorial ride to the Ralfs’ house...

Clara Lee Miller

Clara Lee Miller

Jul 11, 2014

Clara “Lee” Miller, 82 of Marion, Iowa transitioned to a new life with her savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 11, 2014. Funeral Services: 10:30 am Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2014, at the funeral home in Marion. Burial:...

Richard Dean Fleming

Richard Dean Fleming

Jul 10, 2014

Richard Dean Fleming aka “Red Dog”, 66, of Lisbon, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the funeral home in Central City. Burial: Mt. Clark...

Max Lee Dyson

Max Lee Dyson

Jul 9, 2014

Max Lee Dyson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2014. Services: 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Dan Clark-Bridges. Family will greet friends from noon until service time. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Czech...

Helen Jean Peyton

Helen Jean Peyton

Jul 8, 2014

Helen Jean Peyton, 93, a resident of Summit Point in Marion, formerly of Coggon, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at United Parrish Church, Coggon, by Rev. Jen Filter. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. Burial: Coggon Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Rhoda...

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...