Obituaries
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Nancy Jane Schneider
Dec 20, 2023
Nancy Jane Schneider died peacefully on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with her family and friends by her side from a courageous 7-year battle with a brain tumor. She was a faithful servant up until her last breath here on earth. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Cedar Rapids is assisting with arrangements. Nancy was born...
Paul Frederick Perez
Dec 17, 2023
Paul Frederick Perez, 87, of Viola, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial with full military honors by Offut Airforce Base Honor Guard...
Wendee Phillips Deal
Dec 16, 2023
Our wonderful Wendee died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at home after a long assault from Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by the person and things she loved most. Wendee was – by her own definition - irreverent, outrageous, and frequently inappropriate. She was outspoken and devoted to issues of importance to her. Her humor was quick, dry, and devastatingly funny....
Henry Leo Dawson
Dec 15, 2023
Henry Leo Dawson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, transitioned into eternal rest on December 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Henry was born on January 26, 1931, in Argyle, Iowa, the son of Dwight Henry and Bertha Dawson. He graduated...
Sharon Louise (Ruberg) Anders
Dec 15, 2023
Sharon Louise (Ruberg) Anders, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 3 – 4 p.m., service to follow on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Sharon was born November 24, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, the...
Angela Fowler
Dec 13, 2023
Angela Fowler, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at the funeral home. Angela was born December 7, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, the...
Gary Michael Sheriff
Dec 12, 2023
Gary Sheriff, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids under hospice care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Gary was born...
Mary Rita Greiner
Dec 12, 2023
Mary Rita Greiner, 80, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Scripture Service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church in...
Lisa Marie Wutzke-Mcclenic
Dec 12, 2023
Lisa Marie Wutzke-McClenic, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 12 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Lisa was born October 31, 1975, in Cedar...
Adar Gael Robles Vargas
Dec 11, 2023
Adar Gael Robles Vargas, 2, a precious and beloved soul, departed from this world on Monday, December 11, 2023, leaving a profound void in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....
Victor Wallace Pittman
Dec 11, 2023
Victor Wallace Pittman, 93, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home. Family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held come spring in northern Minnesota to inter Victor and Marlene’s remains in...
Bartt Freeman
Dec 11, 2023
Bartt Freeman, 61, of Walker, Iowa, died Monday, December 11, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Walker Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family. Bartt was born September 7, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Irene (Turkal) and Glenn Freeman,...
Catherine Joyce (Rudd) Jackson
Dec 9, 2023
Catherine Joyce (Rudd) Jackson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Catherine was born October 12, 1951, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of Loris “Bill” and Ona “Angeline” (Herteen) Rudd....
Lois Irene Renter
Dec 9, 2023
Lois Irene Renter, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services held. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Lois was born on October 23, 1929, in...
Paul Dwight Hoffman
Dec 7, 2023
Paul Dwight Hoffman, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, two days before his birthday, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, where a Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m....
Wilma Margaret Hatch
Dec 7, 2023
Wilma Margaret Hatch, 98, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, at Manchester Methodist Church with the Reverend...
Elaine "Sandy" Sandra Akerly
Dec 6, 2023
Elaine Sandra “Sandy” Akerly, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Lamont, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time. Her family is planning a celebration of Sandy’s life, which will be held next year in 2024. Private committal services...
David 'Dave' L. Facion Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
David “Dave” L. Facion, Jr., 43 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023. The family will host services with a visitation on Tuesday December 12, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at St Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1340 3rd Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...
Pauline Mary Randall
Dec 5, 2023
Pauline Mary Randall, 100, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St....
Charles James Hennessey
Dec 5, 2023
Charles James Hennessey, also known as “Chuck” or “Jim” passed away at his home peacefully with his family December 5, 2023, at the age of 82. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Charles was Born on August 8, 1941, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Charles William and Evamae Ilena Herrin Hennessey. He married...