Obituaries

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Francis Robert "Pit" Pitlik

Francis Robert "Pit" Pitlik

Dec 2, 2012

Francis R. “Pit” Pitlik, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. A vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a visitation to follow...

Barbara Jo Mitchell (Heath)

Barbara Jo Mitchell (Heath)

Dec 1, 2012

Barbara Mitchell was born into our next world on 12-01-12. Barbara was preceded by her parents, Joe and Doris Heath; and niece, Regina. Barbara was survived by her husband, Ray; children, Jeff Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell and Laure Kottman; sisters, Arlene Heath and Jean Campbell; nephew, Ben Heath and his wife Erin; and her four wonderful second nephews, Joe, Marcus, Russell...

Barbara Ann "Barb" Norman (Merritt)

Barbara Ann "Barb" Norman (Merritt)

Dec 1, 2012

Barbara Ann Norman, 60, of Springville, died Saturday, December 01, 2012, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a courageous, two year battle with cancer. Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, prior to...

James William "Jim" Sliger (Sliger) Jr.

James William "Jim" Sliger (Sliger) Jr.

Dec 1, 2012

James W. Sliger, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. He...

Ruth Young Ritchie (Bryan)

Ruth Young Ritchie (Bryan)

Nov 30, 2012

Ruth Young Ritchie, 90, of Central City, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, conducted by Rev. Josh Hansen. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Louise W. Cones (Leonard)

Louise W. Cones (Leonard)

Nov 29, 2012

Louise W. (Leonard) Cones, 86, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Cooks, Michigan. Graveside Services: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa, by Rev. Clair Leonard. Survivors include her son, William (Margaret) Cones of Cedar Rapids; three daughters, Margaret (Gary) Metzger of Hoschton, Georgia, Arleeta (Harless) Clemons and Vera...

David Lee Morgan

David Lee Morgan

Nov 28, 2012

David L. Morgan, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; children, David Lloyd...

Daniel J. "Dan" Chrystal

Daniel J. "Dan" Chrystal

Nov 27, 2012

Daniel J. Chrystal, 58, of Walker, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by the Rev. Mike Ellson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, at the Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Dorothy Mae O'Brien (Gaffney)

Dorothy Mae O'Brien (Gaffney)

Nov 26, 2012

Dorothy Mae O'Brien, 86, died November 26, 2012 in her home at The Villages of Marion. Visitation will be 3:00 -7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, IA. Rosary at 2:00 p.m., Vigil service at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Jeanette Dorothy "Dottie" Tucker (Lammers)

Jeanette Dorothy "Dottie" Tucker (Lammers)

Nov 26, 2012

J. Dorothy “Dottie” (Lammers) Tucker, 86, a resident of Willow Gardens in Marion, died there, Monday, November 26, 2012. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a vigil service...

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins

Nov 25, 2012

Jenniffer Katherine Hopkins, 30, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, by an accident. Services: 2:00 pm Friday, November 30, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, November 29, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her mother, Sandy (Jeff) Maish, Sr.,...

Spencer Wheeler Burrell

Spencer Wheeler Burrell

Nov 25, 2012

Spencer W. Burrell, 80, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. He made his last fly over of Kinnick Stadium on his way to be with the Lord. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by Rev. Mike Ellson and Rev. Sheri Anderson. Family will...

Dorothy J. Ironside (Bretz)

Dorothy J. Ironside (Bretz)

Nov 25, 2012

Dorothy J. Ironside, 84, a resident of Summit Pointe, Marion, formerly of Coggon, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Coggon. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Donald G. Mckee

Donald G. Mckee

Nov 24, 2012

Donald G. McKee, 67, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 622 Main Street, Center Point, by Deacon Michael McCarthy. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 27, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

John E. Vikdal

John E. Vikdal

Nov 24, 2012

John E. Vikdal, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at home peacefully, following a battle with COPD, a severe breathing problem related to smoking. His wife of 28 years, Cherie Clark, and his two dogs were close at hand. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

Thomas Arlen "Tom" Goodall

Thomas Arlen "Tom" Goodall

Nov 23, 2012

Thomas Arlen Goodall, 63, of Marion, died Friday, November 23, 2012, at his home. Memorial Service: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at New Disciples of Cedar Rapids, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404. A Celebration of Life Event will follow; details will be announced after the service. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Alfred Brendel

Alfred Brendel

Nov 20, 2012

Dr. Alfred Brendel, 96, a resident of Methwick Community, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Central City, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, by Rev. Brenda Ehret. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday,...

Lyndell Jean Huber (Jensen)

Lyndell Jean Huber (Jensen)

Nov 19, 2012

Lyndell Jean Huber, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, following a sudden illness. At her request, there will be no services. The family will hold a Celebration of Life open house at 2818 Chippewa Trail NE, Cedar Rapids, on Saturday, November 24, from 2-6 p.m. Friends and family are welcome. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Martin "Marty" Vine

Martin "Marty" Vine

Nov 18, 2012

Marty Vine, 50, of Walker, passed into a new life on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home Center Point. Private Inurnment at a later date in Center Point Cemetery, Center Point....

Kelley Elizabeth Mclaren (Mclaren)

Kelley Elizabeth Mclaren (Mclaren)

Nov 18, 2012

Kelley Elizabeth McLaren, 25, of Marion, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 18th, 2012, following a car accident. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24th, at Antioch Christian Church, Marion. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23rd, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Marion. Burial will be following the service at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar...