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Robin Dale Reed
Jan 21, 2024
Robin Dale Reed, 63, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home. The family will host a Celebration of Life later in the Spring of 2024. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point assisted the family. Robin was born July 6, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter...
Ernest Cecil Tyson Jr.
Jan 20, 2024
Ernest Cecil Tyson, Jr., 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 20, 2024. The family will host a memorial service at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Christ Holiness Apostolic Temple, 355 19th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, with Pastor Julie Goodlett officiating. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Ernest Cecil Tyson, Jr. was born on January 24,...
Robert 'Bob' J. Hojka
Jan 20, 2024
Robert J. “Bob” Hojka, 82, of North Liberty, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home. Memorial Gathering: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Bob was born December 7, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Washington High School in 1958. Bob served in the United States Army. He retired...
Michael Joseph Swift
Jan 19, 2024
Michael Joseph Swift, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow at Spencer’s Grove Cemetery in Walker, Iowa. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral...
August "Gus" Richard "Dick" Smith
Jan 19, 2024
August “Gus” Richard “Dick” Smith, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, vigil service will begin at 6:30 p.m. “No...
Peter Rayburn Elliff
Jan 19, 2024
Peter R. Elliff, a resident of Marion, Iowa, passed away on January 19, 2024, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 7, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Peter was a part of Prairie High School's Class of 1980. On July 22, 1988, he was united in marriage to Pamela Wanerus. Throughout his career, Peter worked...
John B. "Jack" Walters
Jan 18, 2024
John B. “Jack” Walters, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the age of 103 years on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Grand Living at Indian Creek in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends and family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at...
Alyson O'Connell
Jan 18, 2024
Alyson O’Connell, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with her family by her side. A visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on...
Jackie Spencer
Jan 17, 2024
Jackie Spencer, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date, with burial at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Jackie was born August 14, 1953, in...
Donna Jayne Wharton
Jan 16, 2024
Donna Jayne Wharton, 98, of Marion, Iowa passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Donna was born September 5, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa to Zona (Leffert) and Fred...
Irene Frasher
Jan 16, 2024
Irene Frasher, 81, of Cedar Rapids, and formerly of Marion, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Irene Marie Frasher, daughter of Leonard and Elsie (French) Pike, was born on October 11, 1942, near Coggon, Iowa. She lived in several different houses in the Coggon and surrounding area during her childhood, following her father who...
Arlene A Holub
Jan 15, 2024
Arlene A. Holub, 88, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from a short illness due to complications of COVID. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairieburg, Iowa, with Father Sean Smith officiating. A time of...
Nathanael (Nate) William Huebener
Jan 14, 2024
Nathanael (Nate) Huebener (50) died suddenly Sunday, January 14, 2024. According to his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. A celebration of life will be held later. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Nathan was born in 1973, to William and Kathleen Huebener. He graduated from Marion High School, active in band...
Michael "Mike" John Kepros
Jan 14, 2024
Michael “Mike” John Kepros, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, followed by the Rosary. Following the Rosary, visitation will proceed until 7 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home. A Mass of...
Sandra Lee Brenneman
Jan 13, 2024
Sandra L. Brenneman, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed peacefully on January 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a brief Memorial Service to follow. Burial will follow at noon at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Sandra...
Marie Theresia Recker
Jan 11, 2024
Marie Theresia Recker, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. with Rosary Service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 15,...
Dennis 'Wally' Usher
Jan 11, 2024
Dennis “Wally” Usher, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 4 – 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Remembrance Party will immediately follow from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park...
David John Graham
Jan 11, 2024
David John Graham, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Services are pending with Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Dave was born on June 3, 1954, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Larry Paper and Janet Graham. He was a graduate of Marion High School and...
Mary E. (Wilhelm) Bentley
Jan 11, 2024
Mary E. (Wilhelm) Bentley, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 11, 2024. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, visitation will continue a half...
Gail Vititoe
Jan 9, 2024
Gail Vititoe, 69, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Private services have been held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisted the family. Gail was born May 11, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lonnie and Dorothy (Donahue) Temple. She was united in marriage to G.F. Spears, who became her longtime love,...
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