Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert Francis Sharpe
Jul 6, 2014
Robert Francis Sharpe, 72, of Central City, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at his home due to complications from an inoperable brain tumor. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Robert from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the AmVets in Central City. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; mother, Gwen Sharpe; step-son, David...
Janet Anstrom
Jul 6, 2014
Janet Anstrom, 70, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, July 6, 2014, at her home. A gathering for family and friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, John; two sons, Mark Anstrom of Beaumont, Texas, and David Anstrom...
Robert "Bob" Lowell Mason
Jul 5, 2014
Robert “Bob” Lowell Mason, 63, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness leaving behind many friends and family members who will miss him. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Cedar Rapids Family Church, conducted by Pastor Daniel Winn. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. tonight at...
Deana Diane Porter
Jul 4, 2014
Deana D. Porter, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Austin...
Jon Michael Noah
Jul 4, 2014
Jon Michael Noah, 75, of Waubeek, formerly of Marion, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a long illness. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the funeral...
Everett Leroy Boyles
Jul 3, 2014
Everett L. “Lee” Boyles, 74, of Ledyard and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died at his home, Thursday, July 3, 2014. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, at the Lafayette Church Alburnett, Iowa, with Pastor Sam Dronebarger officiating. Visitation will be an hour before service at the church. Burial will be in the Lafayette Cemetery,...
Lyle Melvin Fox
Jul 3, 2014
Lyle M. Fox, 69, of Toddville, IA, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Survivors include his wife, Aletha Mae Fox of Toddville, Iowa; step-daughter, Beth Ann Noggle of Dubuque; his brothers and sisters; and granddaughter, Kaylee Noggle. He was preceded...
Chase Jeffrey Norton
Jul 3, 2014
Chase Jeffrey Norton, 23, of Cedar Rapids, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. A Celebration of Chase’s Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Marion. Survivors include...
Joyce A Trimble-Wall
Jul 3, 2014
Joyce A. Trimble-Wall, 76, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar...
Margaret Loretta Kaut
Jul 3, 2014
Margaret L. (Hendryx) Kaut, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, conducted by Pastor Melanie VanWeelden. Family will greet friends an hour prior to service. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. Survivors include her husband,...
Louise Ramona Faur
Jul 2, 2014
Louise Ramona Faur, 82, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery,...