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Lee Robert Burns
Oct 2, 2012
Lee Robert Burns, 73, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Crestview Acres in Marion, of a long illness. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include two sons; three grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. Lee was born October 17, 1938, in...
Dorothy Joann Sayers (Mullinex)
Oct 1, 2012
Dorothy JoAnn (Kniffen) Sayers, 81, of Indianola, died Monday, October 1, 2012, at her home. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. William B. Harnish. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 4 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her...
Catherine A. "Kate" West (Mackey)
Oct 1, 2012
Catherine (Kate) Mackey West, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at the age of 97 years on Monday, October 1, 2012. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Dennis Juhl. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids,...
Kathleen Marie Mitchel (Hefner)
Sep 30, 2012
Kathleen Marie Mitchel, 63, of Cedar Rapids formerly of Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Gathering: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her children, Jim (Jill) Mitchel of Earlville, Kathryn Mitchel and Robert Mitchel both of...
Sarah "Marie" Alexander (Kramer)
Sep 29, 2012
Sarah “Marie” Alexander, of Marion, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville. Survivors include one son, Herb...
Richard A. "Dick" Gilliland
Sep 28, 2012
Richard A. “Dick” Gilliland, 77, of Marion, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Manorcare in Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Survivors include his daughter, Sherri Gilliland; son, Todd Gilliland; four grandchildren, Amber,...
Lester Gene "Speedy" Sever
Sep 28, 2012
L. Gene “Speedy” Sever, 85, of Cedar Rapids died Friday, September 28, 2012. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Craig Peters. The family will greet friends from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...
Florence Elizabeth Kelchen (Hosch)
Sep 27, 2012
Florence Elizabeth Kelchen, 91, of Manchester passed away at the Good Neighbor Home on September 27, 2012 surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan by Rev. Dennis Cain. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral...
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...
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