Obituaries
All Obituaries
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...
Corrine Kay Sutton (Wittman)
May 31, 2014
Corrine “Kay” Sutton, 74, a resident of Bickford Cottage, Marion, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. Funeral Service: 10:30 am Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, June 2, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: 2:30 pm at Chester Cemetery in Grinnell, IA. Survivors...
Walter Ernest "Walt" Behnke
May 31, 2014
Walter Ernest Behnke, 87, of Marion, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Church, Marion. Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, June 2, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery,...
Stanley Eugene Jordan
May 29, 2014
Stanley Jordan, 47, of Toddville, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his home. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, Free Methodist Church, Toddville, conducted by Rev. Mark Lofquist. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion and one hour prior to the...
Daniel Lee Lakose
May 29, 2014
Daniel L. LaKose, 53, of Walford, passed away surrounded by immediate and extended family members, Thursday, May 29, 2014. Dan was diagnosed with and courageously battled pancreatic cancer for over a year, before losing the battle. Dan was a kind man and an amazing provider for his family. His number one priority was his wife and boys and most recently,...
Margaret Mary Malik (Lefebure)
May 27, 2014
Margaret M. Malik, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Ridgeview Assisted Living Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Mark Reasoner. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2014, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...
Raymond Ross Neumeyer
May 26, 2014
Raymond “Ray” R. Neumeyer, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 1:00 pm on...
William F. Springer
May 26, 2014
William F. Springer, 69, of Marion, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home. Per his wishes, there will be no services held at this time. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; two sons, Nicholas Springer of Marion, and Quince (Sarah) Springer of Des Moines; and sister, Pat (Roger) Kruse of Homer,...
Beulah Mae Duhme (Saunders)
May 24, 2014
Beulah Mae Duhme, 90, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at the care center. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the funeral home in Marion. Graveside: 1:30...
Phyllis J. Weeks (Leathers)
May 23, 2014
Phyllis J. Weeks, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 23, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Per her wishes, there will be no services. A private family inurnment will take place at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her sons,...
George Jerome Brecht
May 22, 2014
George Jerome Brecht, 83, of Walker, Iowa, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his home. Family will greet friends from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial will be at Walker Cemetery at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Eva Jeanne of Walker; children, Susan Woods of Walker, Mark...
Leonard E. Booth (Booth)
May 19, 2014
Leonard Booth, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include Mary Booth of Cedar Rapids; children, Teresa (Joe) Krivanek, Laura Booth, and James (Patty) Booth, all of Cedar Rapids; eleven, grandchildren;...