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Judy Ann Nemec (Horning)
Jan 26, 2012
Judy Ann Nemec, 68, of Louisville, Ky., returned to her Heavenly Father Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by Pastor Leonard B. Ranson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Marion. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Dorothy Pauline Ellsworth (Emerson)
Jan 26, 2012
Dorothy P. Ellsworth, 93, of Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Coggon, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Alden of Waterford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Aurora, Illinois. Celebration of Life: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, United Parish in Coggon, by Pastor Jen Filter, with a luncheon to follow. Private Inurnment: Coggon, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Navadee Russell Irene "Nev" Mcgraw (Penn)
Jan 26, 2012
Navadee “Nev” Irene Penn Russell McGraw, 84 of Delaware, IA died at her home, Thursday, January 26, 2012. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Delaware by Rev. Donald Krause. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2011 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Philomena "Minni" Strickler (Penzenstadler)
Jan 24, 2012
Philomena “Minni” Strickler, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids by Rev. Dr. Katie Hopper. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include three children, Virginia (Gary) Kimball of O’Fallon,...
Ruth Louise Blommers (Riddle)
Jan 24, 2012
Ruth L. Blommers, 77, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in Mercy Iowa City Hospice after a six month battle with cancer. Services will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012, by Pastor Steve Rachke. The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m.,...
Arthur "A.J." Howard
Jan 22, 2012
Arthur “A.J.” Howard, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where family will greet friends from noon until service time. Survivors include four sisters, Rozellion Lipscomb, Rosalie Dawson, Barbara Smith, all...
Thomas Michael ""Ugly"" Towry
Jan 20, 2012
Thomas “Ugly” Michael Towry lost his battle with colon cancer at the age of 58, on Friday, January 20, 2012. Tom passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and friend at his side, Margaret Mary (Hess) “Megan”. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the United Parish Church, Coggon. The family will greet friends 4:00 p.m. to...
Mark D. "Oz" Miller
Jan 20, 2012
Mark “Oz” Miller, 62, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Del Bear. Survivors include his spouse, Dixie Johnson; four children, Don Trenary, Mick Miller, both of Cedar Rapids, Rob (Mikey) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Devin...
Jerry L. Burroughs Jr.
Jan 19, 2012
Jerry Lee Burroughs Jr., 41, of Marion, died Thursday, January 19, 2012. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home on Sunday. Private inurnment: Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, at a later date. Survivors include his parents, Jerry Sr....
Doris Sara Kearney (Sturgis)
Jan 19, 2012
Doris Sara Kearney, 89, of Marion, formerly of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at home. Per Doris’ wishes, there will not be any visitation or services. Arrangements by: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Private Family Inurnment: Iowa Falls, Iowa, at a later date. Survivors include two children, Mary J. Claassen of Swisher, and Thomas S. Kearney...
Marion Irene Zierath (Davidson)
Jan 18, 2012
Marion Irene Zierath, 84, of Marion, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Gathering of friends and family: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Marion with a blessing at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Burial: Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Charles City, Iowa, at a...
Eron Roger Scullark
Jan 17, 2012
Eron Roger Scullark, 12, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with family on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012, at Gospel Tabernacle by Minister Brion Martin. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his parents, Patrick and LaCreasa; his adoptive parents, J.C. and Constance Cockhren of Cedar Rapids; his...
John William Stearns
Jan 17, 2012
John William Stearns, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Jeff (Sofya) Stearns of Mars, Pennsylvania, Greg (Jenny) Stearns of Cedar Rapids, Mike Stearns of Sandy, Utah and Doug Stearns of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; one brother, Ralph (Sherri) Stearns of Medical Lake, Washington; and one brother-in-law,...
Joellen Mary Redenbaugh (Davis)
Jan 17, 2012
Joellen M. Redenbaugh, 71, of Brandon, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in her home. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Family will greet friends from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cascade. Survivors include 5 children, Donald (Sandy) Redenbaugh of Ryan, Julie...
Clauda June Mason (Henley)
Jan 17, 2012
Clauda J. Mason, 82, of 147 Bowling Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include her children, Marvin Ellard...
Shayden Cloude Wheeler
Jan 16, 2012
Shayden Cloude Wheeler, 4 month old son of Kayla Schaefer and Troy Wheeler is now sharing his smiles in Heaven. “Lil’ Dude” was born September 13, 2011 and passed on Monday, January 16, 2012. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, by Mark Moyer. The family will greet friends one hour prior...
Doron Arlington Petlon
Jan 15, 2012
Doron A. Petlon, 97, a resident of the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, died Sunday, January 15, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Manchester, IA by Rev. Paddy Druhl. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Randall S. Merck
Jan 15, 2012
Randall S. Merck, 50, of Marion, died suddenly, Sunday, January 15, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Mike McGinty. The family will greet friends 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the funeral home in Marion. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park...
Ina I. Pewitt (Tweedy)
Jan 15, 2012
Ina L. Wittmer Pewitt, 88, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord, at Mercy Medical Center, Sunday, January 15, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Thomas Osterkamp and grandson, Rev. Brian Pettit. Family will greet friends from 4 to...
Dennis Ray Duffield
Jan 14, 2012
Dennis R. Duffield, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A memorial visitation will be held at a later date. Burial: Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa, at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home. Survivors include his children, Debra (John) Quinnell of West Des Moines, Curtis (Anne) Duffield of...
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