Obituaries

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Tawn T. Gronemeyer (Campbell)

Tawn T. Gronemeyer (Campbell)

Jan 31, 2014

Tawn Gronemeyer, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly in her home on Friday, January 31, 2014. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, at King of Kings Lutheran Church: 3275 N Center Point Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52411, by Rev. Mark Halverson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Murdoch...

Todd Rosauer

Todd Rosauer

Jan 30, 2014

On January 30, 2014 cancer took yet another wonderful person from this earth. Todd J. Rosauer, 48, of Cedar Rapids, was an amazing person who loved everything and everyone in his life, and touched so very many in everything he did. The family will greet friends Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar...

Constance Celia "Connie" Alcott (Kohl)

Constance Celia "Connie" Alcott (Kohl)

Jan 30, 2014

Constance Celia “Connie” Alcott, 83, of Marion, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a Celebration of Life beginning at 6:30 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Oak...

Connie Lee Hartman (Wagner)

Connie Lee Hartman (Wagner)

Jan 29, 2014

Connie L. Hartman, 72, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Josh Rath. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the funeral home. Private family...

Roy Duncan

Roy Duncan

Jan 27, 2014

Roy W. Duncan, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a lingering illness, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Private family graveside at Mt. Clark Cemetery,...

Margaret R. Zieser

Margaret R. Zieser

Jan 26, 2014

Margaret R. Zieser, 92, of Walker, Iowa, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Northbrook Manor Care, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, by Father Ardel Barta. Family will greet friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the church, where a Rosary-Scripture Service will begin at 6:30 p.m....

Marvin Henry Klahn, Sr.

Marvin Henry Klahn, Sr.

Jan 26, 2014

Marvin H. Klahn, Sr., 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday January 26, 2014, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Services: Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Mike Salgenweit-Coffman. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post # 727. The family will receive friends from 5 to...

Michael David Kelley

Michael David Kelley

Jan 25, 2014

Michael “Mike” David Kelley, 56, of Godley, Texas, and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 25, 2014, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Burial and a short grave side service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, in the Wapello Cemetery, Wapello, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 pm at...

Julie June Smith (Smith)

Julie June Smith (Smith)

Jan 25, 2014

Julie June Smith, 53, of Cedar Rapids, died at home of a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 1-3 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Graveside services : Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City at a later date. Survivors include her mother, Donna of Anamosa; two...

David Elwood Craig

David Elwood Craig

Jan 25, 2014

David E. Craig, 93, of Center Point, Iowa, died Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Meadowview Assisted Living Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home Service & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Pastor John Caughron. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Douglas Leroy "Bug" Wullner

Douglas Leroy "Bug" Wullner

Jan 24, 2014

Douglas “Bug” Wullner, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, January 24, 2014, after an ongoing illness at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Edwin Moreano. Reception will follow at 4 p.m. at IBEW Hall, 1211 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...

Keith "Moose" Akers

Keith "Moose" Akers

Jan 24, 2014

Keith “Moose” Akers, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation, Cedar Rapids Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two sisters, Cecelia (Victor) Perez of...

Margaret G. "Aunt Mugs" Myers (Newman)

Margaret G. "Aunt Mugs" Myers (Newman)

Jan 23, 2014

Margaret “Aunt Mugs” Grace Myers, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, peacefully at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Family Graveside service will be held at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Rapps; nephews, James (Jerry) Buttleman and Randy...

David Martin Mabee

David Martin Mabee

Jan 22, 2014

David Martin Mabee, 63, of Marion, died Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2014, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral Services: 10am, Monday Jan. 27th at First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Rev. Beth Hilkerbaumer and Rev. Julie Schuett officiating. Reception following the service. Visitation: 4pm to 7pm, Sunday Jan. 26th, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion....

Dorothy` Anna Schram (Gashel)

Dorothy` Anna Schram (Gashel)

Jan 22, 2014

After some final, wonderful time with her son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Dorothy Anna Schram made a peaceful passage into heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids at the age of 97. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Manchester by Rev....

Leonard Donald "Don" Dvorak Jr.

Leonard Donald "Don" Dvorak Jr.

Jan 21, 2014

Leonard Donald Dvorak, Jr. (Don), age 70, of Center Point, Iowa. After following the scripture and actively practicing Acts 16:31 (Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved) for over 60 years, Don went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by his best friend and wife, Clarann along with his children...

Kenneth Franson

Kenneth Franson

Jan 21, 2014

Kenneth Franson, 91, of Coggon died at home on January 21, 2014 of cancer. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. at Zion Presbyterian Church, Coggon, Saturday, January 25, with Rev. Leonard “Doc” Ranson officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Charles Kenneth Franson was born on the...

Patricia Rae Williams (Dorland)

Patricia Rae Williams (Dorland)

Jan 21, 2014

Patricia Rae Dorland Williams died peacefully Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014, at the Villages of Marion. Patricia was born in Cedar Rapids on December 29, 1923, to Orly and Marie McKean Dorland. She belonged to that Generation (The Greatest Generation) and knew the struggles and hardships of the time. She left school during her senior year, after the attack on...

Harold George Nieman (Nieman)

Harold George Nieman (Nieman)

Jan 20, 2014

Harold G. Nieman, 92, of Manchester formerly of Delhi, went to be with the Lord January 20, 2014 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2014 at the United Parish Church in Earlville by Pastor Jill Mack . Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014...

Marjorie Ann "Marge" Jordan (Chapman)

Marjorie Ann "Marge" Jordan (Chapman)

Jan 18, 2014

Marjorie “Marge” A. Jordan, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Manor Care Health Services, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Emory Gillespie. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2014, at the funeral home....