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James Doherty (Doherty)
Oct 26, 2012
James Doherty, 83, of Tucson, Arizona died Friday, October 26, 2012, at Heritage Manor, Catalina, Arizona. Inurnment: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa at a later date. Arrangements by: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Tucson, Arizona; children, Mary Carter of Paso Robles, California, Travis Green of Vinton, Iowa; Garo Green of Rancho Mirage, California and...
Gertrude L. Harbison (Wood)
Oct 25, 2012
Gertrude Harbison, 101, of Marion, formerly of Shorewood, WI, and Sun City, AZ, died Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Summit Pointe, Marion. Per Gertrude’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Sun City, AZ. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion....
Neil L. Rowley (Rowley)
Oct 25, 2012
Dr. Neil L. Rowley, 84, formerly from Iowa Falls, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Memorial Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa, Falls, IA. Inurnment will be at a later date in Guthrie Center, IA. Neil was born March 7, 1928 in Melcher,...
Andy Sorenson
Oct 25, 2012
Andy Sorenson, 81, died Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cedar Rapids. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Mark Reasoner. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Sorenson of Cedar Rapids; children,...
Donovan L. Murray
Oct 25, 2012
Donovan L. Murray, 74, of rural Central City, passed away at home on Oct. 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy; their daughter, Jan (Brian) Clarke of Lisbon; and two sons, Kraig (Barbara) Murray of Springfield, Ill. and Steven (Ciara) Murray of Olathe, Kan. Donovan will also be dearly missed by five grandchildren: Lindsay and...
Neil L. Rowley (Rowley)
Oct 25, 2012
Dr. Neil L. Rowley, 84, formerly from Iowa Falls, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Memorial Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, IA. Inurnment will be at a later date in Guthrie Center, IA. Neil was born March 7, 1928 in Melcher,...
James Harley "Jim" Usher
Oct 25, 2012
James Harley “Jim” Usher, 78, of Hiawatha, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. His family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Private family inurnment will take place at Walker Cemetery, Walker, IA. A Celebration of Life...
Catherine Gertrude Jordan (Van Fossen)
Oct 24, 2012
Catherine G. Jordan, 94, a resident of Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died there Wednesday, October 24, 2012, after a long and good life. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, by the Rev. Del Bear. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Survivors include her...
Leeann Hildenbrand (Jones)
Oct 22, 2012
Leeann Hildenbrand, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, on Monday, October 22, 2012. Graveside services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by: Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include children, Michael (Monica) Hildenbrand and Marc Hildenbrand both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Devann, Jonathan, Nicholas, Nathan, and...
Donald Dean "Don" Jerome
Oct 22, 2012
Donald Dean (Don) Jerome, age 76, of Central City, passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2012. He looked forward to being reunited with his Savior and his beloved wife, Judy, who passed away two years earlier. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Ruth Ann Eckert (Markham)
Oct 22, 2012
Ruth A. Eckert, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, October 22, 2012, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be held at a later date. Survivors include her children, James (Ann)...
Jeremy Lee Anderson
Oct 20, 2012
Jeremy L. Anderson, 41, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, following a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life service will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at North Tama Activity Center, 212 N. Main in Traer. Survivors include his wife, Kristin of Traer; two sons, Brad and Jared,...
John Arthur Smith
Oct 18, 2012
John Arthur Smith, 73 of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at home on October 18, 2012 after a short courageous battle with cancer. The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2012, Murdoch-Linwood funeral home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Dustin Vu and Frank Easton. Family will greet friends from 2-5 Sunday, October 21,...
Robert Morarend
Oct 18, 2012
Robert “Bob” Morarend, 76, of Quasqueton, (formally of Center Point) died Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a short courageous battle with stomach cancer. Visitation: 12-3 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Center Point, with memorial service at 3 p.m. Survivors include children, Mark (Connie)...
Audrey Jane Patton (Beasley)
Oct 17, 2012
Audrey Jane Patton died in her sleep on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was 86. Audrey Beasley was born to Clara Harnish Beasley and Raymond Beasley in Central City, Iowa, on May 12, 1926. She graduated from high school in Central City, and later earned her LPN degree through St. Luke’s Hospital. Audrey’s husband of 51 years, James Emery Patton,...
Sarah Ann Wolfe
Oct 16, 2012
Sarah A. Wolfe, 33, of Waterloo, Iowa, died of a sudden illness Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa, by the Rev. Lori Wunder. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012, at the funeral...
Myron William Fagle
Oct 16, 2012
Myron William Fagle, 90, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Jen Filter. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...
Raymond Forrest Cherry
Oct 14, 2012
Raymond Forrest Cherry, 81, of Troy Mills, died Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Keystone Place, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, at Troy Mills Christian Church, conducted by Pastor James Wolf. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Center Point. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills,...
Marvin L. Zach
Oct 13, 2012
Marvin L. Zach, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, October 13, 2012, at his home. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Rick Gail, Rev. Chuck Stevens and Grandson, John Zach. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood...
Gladys M. Hilsenbeck (Stanek)
Oct 12, 2012
Gladys M. (Stanek) (Berns) Hilsenbeck, 77, of Marion, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at home after a courageous fight against cancer. Born February 13, 1935, in Rowley, Iowa, to Paul and Janie Stanek, she attended Hazleton High School, graduating in 1953. She married Donald R. Berns (d. 1978) on July 27, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She married James A....
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