Obituaries

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Sandra Lee Brenneman

Sandra Lee Brenneman

Jan 13, 2024

Sandra L. Brenneman, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed peacefully on January 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a brief Memorial Service to follow. Burial will follow at noon at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Sandra...

Marie Theresia Recker

Marie Theresia Recker

Jan 11, 2024

Marie Theresia Recker, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. with Rosary Service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 15,...

Dennis 'Wally' Usher

Dennis 'Wally' Usher

Jan 11, 2024

Dennis “Wally” Usher, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 4 – 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A Remembrance Party will immediately follow from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park...

David John Graham

David John Graham

Jan 11, 2024

David John Graham, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Services are pending with Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Dave was born on June 3, 1954, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Larry Paper and Janet Graham. He was a graduate of Marion High School and...

Mary E. (Wilhelm) Bentley

Mary E. (Wilhelm) Bentley

Jan 11, 2024

Mary E. (Wilhelm) Bentley, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died January 11, 2024. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, visitation will continue a half...

Gail Vititoe

Gail Vititoe

Jan 9, 2024

Gail Vititoe, 69, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Private services have been held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisted the family. Gail was born May 11, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lonnie and Dorothy (Donahue) Temple. She was united in marriage to G.F. Spears, who became her longtime love,...

Cheryl Dean Beachler

Cheryl Dean Beachler

Jan 9, 2024

Cheryl Dean Beachler, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life is...

Gloria Jean Warner

Gloria Jean Warner

Jan 8, 2024

Gloria Jean Warner, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with a Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Father Dennis Conway will officiate. Burial will follow...

Rona Rae Price

Rona Rae Price

Jan 8, 2024

Rona Rae Price, 63, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is planned from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Wapsi Post 421 American Legion, located at 6 Central City Road in Central City, Iowa. Inurnment will be held...

Harold 'Keith' Wilson

Harold 'Keith' Wilson

Jan 7, 2024

Harold “Keith” Wilson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Keith retired from Iowa Precision Industries at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Kurtiss...

Christopher Alan Hansen

Christopher Alan Hansen

Jan 7, 2024

Christopher Alan Hansen, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Chris was born on...

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Jan 7, 2024

Harold Wilson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.

Norma Lee Rowe

Norma Lee Rowe

Jan 6, 2024

Norma Lee Rowe, 93, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Due to the projected winter storm, the services have been rescheduled to next week. The visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at United Parish Church in Coggon, Iowa, with a...

Kaden A. Jordan

Kaden A. Jordan

Jan 6, 2024

Kaden A. Jordan, 21, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home. The family will host a short service beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Elks Lodge #251, 801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids with a celebration of life gathering to follow at the lodge until 4 p.m. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Thomas Franklyn Mcmillen Jr.

Thomas Franklyn Mcmillen Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas F. “Tom” McMillen, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Silver Oaks Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Tom was born on September 26, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Thomas F., Sr. and...

Velma Mae Jensen

Velma Mae Jensen

Jan 6, 2024

Velma Mae Stone LeClere Jensen, 100, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. A celebration of Velma’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where the family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until...

Lois Evelyn Wild

Lois Evelyn Wild

Jan 5, 2024

Lois Evelyn Livingstone Wild, 98, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Pinicon Senior Living and Memory Care in Anamosa, Iowa. Due to the projected winter storm, the visitation and service for Lois have been rescheduled to next week. Friends are welcome to a visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. next Tuesday, January 16,...

Jimmy Leroy Gusta

Jimmy Leroy Gusta

Jan 4, 2024

Jimmy LeRoy Gusta, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Jimmy’s wishes, no service will be held. Jimmy was born December 3, 1942, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Johnson) Gusta. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1960. Jimmy...

Victor "Vic" Leo Daman

Victor "Vic" Leo Daman

Jan 3, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Victor “Vic” Leo Daman, age 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. His death was sudden and unexpected, yet ultimately a consequence of his long-term illness. Vic fought the good fight and we were lucky to have four years...

Josephine June Marshall

Josephine June Marshall

Jan 3, 2024

Josephine June Marshall, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Josephine was born July 5, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Victoria Goss....