Obituaries
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James Oliver Williams
Jun 18, 2014
James Oliver Williams, 72, of Marion, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Maranatha Bible Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Aaron Telecky. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at the church in Cedar Rapids. Arrangements...
Franklin L. Chrisman
Jun 18, 2014
Franklin L. Chrisman, 89, of Kaiser, MO, formerly of Troy Mills, Iowa, died after a short illness in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear, with military honors by American Legion Post #298 of Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to...
Charles Barry Morrissey
Jun 17, 2014
Charles Barry Morrissey, 79, of Marion, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, following a short illness. Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, by Rev. Kevin Jones. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the celebration of life begins on Saturday at the church. A private family inurnment will be...
Vera Louise Dunn
Jun 15, 2014
Vera Louise Dunn (Bailey), 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Living Center West under the loving care of her family. Vera was born on January 8, 1933 in DeSoto, KS the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Behrens) Bailey. Bonner Springs, KS was her home and where she would marry LeRoy Duane...
L. Mardene Janko
Jun 14, 2014
L. Mardene Janko, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away, June 14, 2014. Memorial Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the funeral home. Mardene was born to Lloyd and Ellen Long on November 30,...
Shirley Knight
Jun 14, 2014
Shirley I. Knight, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at ManorCare, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Hyeunmee Kang. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her...
Edward J. Ledvina
Jun 13, 2014
Edward J. Ledvina, a past resident of Linn County, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014, at his residence at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Pennsylvania. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ed is survived...
Kevin Robert Skinner
Jun 13, 2014
Kevin Robert Skinner, 55, of Anamosa, died Friday, June 13, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A private burial will be held at Eben-Israel Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Skinner; and his brother, Kenneth Skinner. He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents. Kevin was born December 17, 1958, the son of George and...
Edna Lucille Rowe
Jun 12, 2014
Edna Lucille Rowe, 91, of Moline, IL, died on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Services: 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Center Point, conducted by Deacon Mark Sandersfeld. Family will greet friends prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery. Survivors include her children,...
Rosemary K. Hunt (Hagemann)
Jun 11, 2014
Rosemary K. Hunt, 93, of Greeley, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. Joseph Schneider. Visitation will be 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Manchester...
Craig Eugene Robinson
Jun 10, 2014
Craig Eugene Robinson, 56, of Independence, died at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital, June 10, 2014, after a long illness. Private family services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Marion, with Rev. Mike Morgan officiating. A burial will be held at a later date. Craig is survived by his sister Vicki (Ralph) Standley,...
Kathryn Mae Kirlin (Stout)
Jun 10, 2014
On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Kathryn Mae Kirlin, 79, of Marion passed on to join her husband Leroy, who preceded her in death in 2002. Also welcoming her home are her parents, Wilma and Loyal Stout; her sister, Barbara; and her brother, Jim. She is survived by her sister, Donna; and brother, Bobby Dean; as well as sisters in laws,...
Ronald Wheeler
Jun 7, 2014
Ronald Wheeler, 80, longtime resident of Marion, died Saturday, June 7, 2014. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday June 12, 2014, First United Methodist Church, Marion, by Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Center Friends Cemetery, Newton, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral...
Irene Mathis (Railsback)
Jun 6, 2014
Irene Mathis, 98, a resident of Garnett Place, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Coggon, died Friday, June 6, 2014, at the assisted living home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Jen Filter. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at the...
Thelma May Duball (Dolly)
Jun 5, 2014
Thelma May “Dolly” Duball, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends form 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include her...
Lloyd Wayne Atwater
Jun 2, 2014
Lloyd Wayne Atwater, 68, of Malabar, FL, formerly of Marion, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, at Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett, by Rev. Mike Morgan, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2014, at First United Methodist...
Robin Susan Smith
Jun 2, 2014
Robin Susan Smith, 48, of Baxter, Tennessee, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at her home. Celebration of life will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Kenny Smith; children, Matthew Smith of Hiawatha, and Jennifer Smith of Shellsburg, Iowa; father, Herbert Rothberg; siblings,...
Robin Susan Smith
Jun 2, 2014
Robin Susan Smith, 48, of Baxter, Tennessee, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at her home. Celebration of life will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Kenny Smith; children, Matthew Smith of Hiawatha, and Jennifer Smith of Shellsburg, Iowa; father, Herbert Rothberg; siblings,...
William Eugene ""Bill"" Sherman
Jun 1, 2014
William Eugene “Bill” Sherman, 87, of Marion, formerly of Alburnett died Sunday, June 1, 2014. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Alburnett United Methodist Church by Rev. Jon Moss. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Private Family...
Margaret Frances Bonecutter (Ryan)
Jun 1, 2014
Manchester Dateline: Margaret (Ryan) Bonecutter, 100, of Manchester passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Memorial Services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Community Congregational Church in Manchester by Rev. Kurt Pasko. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Private burial will be at the Oakland...