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Frederick Russell Moore
Sep 26, 2012
Frederick Russell Moore, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday afternoon, September 26, 2012, after many years of struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, IA, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place on...
William Junior "Bill" Carpenter (Carpenter)
Sep 25, 2012
William “Bill” J. Carpenter , 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 conducted by Rev. Michael Druhl at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in, Manchester, IA. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester and...
James Grant "Jim" Sluiter
Sep 25, 2012
James Grant Sluiter, 72, formerly of Marion, IA, recently of Peoria, AZ, passed into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at his residence. Public Visitation: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012, at Cedar Falls Gospel Hall, Cedar Falls, IA. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...
Meryl Junior Bowers
Sep 24, 2012
Meryl “Junior” Bowers, Jr., 80, of Toddville, died Monday, September 24, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the funeral home in Marion, with recognition by the Cedar...
Victor L. Usher Jr.
Sep 23, 2012
Victor L. Usher, Jr., 55, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his mother, Gayle Prior of Cedar Rapids; three brothers, Terry (Laura) Usher...
James Thomas "Jim" O'Brien (O'Brien)
Sep 22, 2012
Dateline: Ryan James T. “Jim” O’Brien James T. “Jim” O’Brien (83) died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday, September 22, 2012 following a long illness. Mass of Christian burial for Jim will be at St. Patrick Church, Monti, IA at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Burial will be in the Monti Cemetery immediately after the Mass. Friends may call...
Patricia Lee "Pat" Kennedy (Ellis)
Sep 21, 2012
Patricia Lee “Pat” Ellis Kennedy of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died in her home on September 21, 2012 after an extended illness. She was 78. Pat was a ray of sunshine wherever she went. Those fortunate enough to know her were rewarded by her infectious optimism and her ability to instigate joy even in trying situations. Pat was born on November...
Henry "Jr" Bildstein (Bildstein)
Sep 20, 2012
Henry "Jr." Bildstein, 82, of Earlville, IA died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Dennis Quint. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sunday, September 23, at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation...
Dolores Marie "Dee" Smith (Hannagan)
Sep 19, 2012
Dolores “Dee” Smith, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Solid Rock Open Bible Church, Cedar Rapids, doing her favorite thing, studying the Word of God. Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Conducted by: Pastors Larry Janda and Dan Sanford. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on...
Max Glen Morgan
Sep 17, 2012
Max G. Morgan, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery with military rites. Survivors include his son,...
Merle C. Gericke
Sep 16, 2012
Merle Gericke, 83, of Walker, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the Church.Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife of 59...
Joshuwa Jared Leroy Wagner (Wagner)
Sep 16, 2012
Josh Jared Leroy Wagner, 25, of Cedar Rapids, died in a tragic car accident Sunday, September 16, 2012. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include parents, Bob and Lynn Wagner...
Lillian Carol Hoyum (Swiggum)
Sep 16, 2012
Lillian Carol Hoyum, 89, November 13, 1922, to Sunday, September 16, 2012, died at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran...
Marie "Tex" Hunt (Hunt)
Sep 15, 2012
Marie Hunt, 97, of Manchester, died Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Earlville, by the Rev. Jill Mack. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 am., Wednesday at the Funeral Home prior to services. Burial will be...
Clayton George Burns
Sep 13, 2012
Clayton G. Burns, 96, of 1514 7th Ave. Belle Plaine, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Willow Gardens, Marion. Memorial gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Private inurnment at Linwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, of 72 years, Marian; children, Judy Deal of Marion and Howard Burns...
Hazel Ann Dvorak (Pickhart)
Sep 12, 2012
Hazel A. Dvorak, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Northbrook Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2012, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her daughters, Jane Salat of...
James A. "Jim" Fare
Sep 12, 2012
James A. “Jim” Fare, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Living Center East Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Private graveside services. Jim was born at home in Ely, Iowa, on October 10, 1935, son of Ray and Anna (Chrisman) Fare. He married...
Dorothy Mae Steinocher (Longerbeam)
Sep 12, 2012
Dorothy Mae Steinocher, age 85, of Rogers, Ark passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born in Mechanicsville, Iowa, on May 10, 1927, to the late Harold and Libby (Hartman) Longerbeam. Survivors include her children, Tom Steinocher and wife Janet of Frisco, Tex., Jim Steinocher of Austin, Tex., Linda Mixson and husband...
Randall Dale "Randy" Townsend
Sep 11, 2012
Randall Dale “Randy” Townsend, 65, of Anamosa, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, following an extended illness. Celebration of Life: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Rotary Lodge at Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Carol; three children,...
Charles Donald "Don" Northcutt
Sep 10, 2012
Charles “Donald” Northcutt, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 10, at The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, after nearly two year battle with cancer. Family will meet friends from 3-7 on Friday, September 14, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, with a Celebration of Life at 6:30 on Friday at the funeral home....
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