Obituaries

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Betty Ann Ziel (Davis)

Betty Ann Ziel (Davis)

Aug 25, 2013

Manchester Dateline: Betty A. Ziel, 61, formerly of Manchester, most recently of Mt. Carroll, IL passed Sunday, August 25, 2013 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Manchester with an 8:00 p.m. Prayer Service to follow. Private Graveside services...

Amos Dean Johnson

Amos Dean Johnson

Aug 24, 2013

Amos Dean Johnson, 87, of Marion, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a short illness. Per Dean’s request there will be no visitation or services. Private family inurnment of both Dean and his late wife Bonnie will be at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his son,...

Linda Susan "Sue" Ellis (Baych)

Linda Susan "Sue" Ellis (Baych)

Aug 24, 2013

Linda Susan “Sue” Ellis, 65, of Central City, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at her home due to complications from cancer. Per Sue’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Survivors include her husband, John of Central City; her children, Sherri (Carl) Olivas of Central City, and Bryan (Shelly)...

Carl Starr (Starr) Jr.

Carl Starr (Starr) Jr.

Aug 24, 2013

Carl Starr, Jr. 79, of Manchester died August 24, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan by Rev. Tim Miller. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Manchester. Additional visitation one...

Murray Charles Marks

Murray Charles Marks

Aug 24, 2013

Murray Charles Marks, 91, a resident of Summit Point, Marion, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Summit Point. Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father David O’Conner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home...

Russell Laird Daniels

Russell Laird Daniels

Aug 23, 2013

Russell Laird Daniels, 93, died Friday, August 23, 2013 at St Luke’s Hospital from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, with Military Honors at Springville Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Springville United Methodist...

Ruby M. Moore (Buck)

Ruby M. Moore (Buck)

Aug 23, 2013

Ruby M. Moore, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospice. Memorial gathering will be from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Watkins Cemetery, Watkins, Iowa, at a later date. Survivors include her children, Cindy Williams of Texas, Ronald (Phyllis) O’Brien...

John Riley "Jack" Chesmore

John Riley "Jack" Chesmore

Aug 22, 2013

John “Jack” R. Chesmore, 80, formally of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Tuscany Hospice House, Summerfield, Florida. Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Erma Rae Cooper (Grassfield)

Erma Rae Cooper (Grassfield)

Aug 22, 2013

Erma Rae (Grassfield) Cooper, 83, of Prarieburg, formerly of Central City, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Central City, by Pastor Josh Hansen. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home...

Madeline Marie Sperry (Griffin)

Madeline Marie Sperry (Griffin)

Aug 21, 2013

Madeline Marie Sperry, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Meadowview Memory Care Village, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. William B. Harnish. Family will greet friends from 1-4 Sunday, August 25, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery,...

Ben W. Stearns Jr.

Ben W. Stearns Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

Ben Wade Stearns, Jr., 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at The Woodlands of The Meth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2013, at First Presbyterian...

Diane Maureen Haidin (Wedge)

Diane Maureen Haidin (Wedge)

Aug 20, 2013

Diane Maureen Haidin, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, August, 20, 2013, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Joe Kane. Family will greet friends from 9 until service time at the funeral home. She is survived...

Michael Joseph Alibasic

Michael Joseph Alibasic

Aug 19, 2013

Michael Joseph Alibasic March 2, 1950 – August 19, 2013 Michael “Mike” Alibasic, 63, passed away at his home in Cedar Rapids, IA, August 19th, 2013. In respect of Mike’s wishes there will be no visitation or services held. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Mike served very proudly in our US Marine Corp and in...

Lari Jo Neibert (Scott)

Lari Jo Neibert (Scott)

Aug 19, 2013

Lari Jo “L.J.” Neibert, 54, of Central City, died Monday, August 19, 2013, at home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial: Jordan’s Grove Cemetery, rural Central City. Survivors include her husband, Maurice; five children,...

Patsy Panola Roethler (Kitchens)

Patsy Panola Roethler (Kitchens)

Aug 19, 2013

Patsy P. Roethler, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, August 19, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 12 until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Kenny Roethler of Cedar Rapids; children, Jim (Shirley)...

Leroy Robert Holub

Leroy Robert Holub

Aug 18, 2013

Leroy Robert Holub, 89, of Central City, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairieburg. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Prairieburg. Survivors include...

Edith Ann "Brough" Pope

Edith Ann "Brough" Pope

Aug 18, 2013

Edith Pope, 91, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center with her son, Richard; granddaughter, Helen; and her husband, Bill at her side. She was born Jan. 31, 1922, in McKeesport, Pa., the fifth of six children of James and Annie Loy Brough. Edith graduated from McKeesport High School in 1940 and then attended...

Helen Ruth Sauer (Wagner)

Helen Ruth Sauer (Wagner)

Aug 16, 2013

Helen Ruth Sauer, 89, of Troy Mills, died Friday, August 16, 2013, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Per Helen’s wishes, there will be no formal visitation or funeral at this time. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Helen was born...

William "Bill" Henderson Jr.

William "Bill" Henderson Jr.

Aug 16, 2013

William “Bill” Henderson, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 16, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Memorial gathering: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. with military rites by American Legion Post #727. Survivors include his wife, Dianna Coghlan...

Gary Wayne Paulsen

Gary Wayne Paulsen

Aug 16, 2013

Gary Wayne Paulsen, 56, of Cedar Rapids, passed away following a short battle with lung cancer, Friday, August 16, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of life will be 12- 3 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Overlook Pavilion, Ellis Park. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his father, Norman Paulsen of...