Obituaries

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Richard J. Feiereisen

Richard J. Feiereisen

Jun 26, 2011

Richard J. Feiereisen, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside Services: Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Diana Feiereisen of Cedar Rapids and Carl (Debbie) Feiereisen of Boyers, Pennsylvania;...

Harry "Max" Fuller

Harry "Max" Fuller

Jun 26, 2011

Harry “Max”Fuller, 99, passed away peacefully June 26, 2011 at Meth-Wick Manor in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 2–5 pm, Saturday July 2, 2011, at the Manor Coffee Shop for family and friends. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Harry was born and educated in England. He met his wife where they both worked, and married in...

Leonard Douglas Joslin

Leonard Douglas Joslin

Jun 25, 2011

Leonard Douglas Joslin, Jr. 64, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Spirit of Faith Family Church in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Jay Eberly. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Murdoch...

M. Elizabeth Kolar (Mcmahon)

M. Elizabeth Kolar (Mcmahon)

Jun 24, 2011

M. Elizabeth Kolar, 95, of Marion, formerly of Lancaster, Wisconsin, died Friday, June 24, 2011, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Community, following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1916, to Clarence & Daisy (Tuckwood) McMahon in Lancaster, WI. She married L. Donald Kolar on June 8, 1937. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1992. Elizabeth was...

Nadine E. Lammers

Nadine E. Lammers

Jun 24, 2011

Nadine Lammers, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Rockwell City, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27 at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, by Father Tom McDermott. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the...

John Junior Bulten

John Junior Bulten

Jun 24, 2011

John Bulten, 65, of Alburnett, died June 24, 2011, at his home. Per John’s request, there will be no formal visitation or funeral service at this time. Instead, an informal celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Pat; and three sons, Tod Bulten...

Betty F. Wiese

Betty F. Wiese

Jun 23, 2011

Betty F. Wiese, 90, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 23, 2011, in her home. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside Services will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...

Sharon Marie Toft (Engelbrecht)

Sharon Marie Toft (Engelbrecht)

Jun 23, 2011

Sharon Marie Toft, 53, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, following a 10-year battle with cancer at her home with her husband, Dave, by her side. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, at Christ Community Church in Marion by Rev. Chad Jennings. Family will greet friends from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Murdoch Funeral Home...

George F. Edaburn

George F. Edaburn

Jun 23, 2011

George F. Edaburn, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids and one hour prior...

Rosemary K. "Rose" Cairy (Hildebrand)

Rosemary K. "Rose" Cairy (Hildebrand)

Jun 22, 2011

Rosemary K. (Hildebrand) Cairy, 73, of Alburnett, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, surrounded by her family in her home, after losing a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, by Father Wayne Droessler. Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011, at...

Alberta Margaret "Betty" Potter (Jones)

Alberta Margaret "Betty" Potter (Jones)

Jun 22, 2011

Alberta “Betty” Margaret Jones Potter, 96, formerly of Marion, died peacefully in Bradenton, Florida, on June 22, 2011, from complications of a stroke suffered August 26, 2006. Private family burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. There will not be a visitation held. A public memorial service will be held in Marion at a later...

Linda Ann Mcarthur (Johnson)

Linda Ann Mcarthur (Johnson)

Jun 22, 2011

Linda A. McArthur, 63, of Walker, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2011, at First Christian Church, Center Point, Iowa, by Rev. John Caughron. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. Survivors include her...

Victor James "Vic" Warren

Victor James "Vic" Warren

Jun 22, 2011

Victor “Vic” James Warren, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, after a prolonged illness. His wife and daughter were by his side. Celebration of Life: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Moose Lodge, 1820 West Post Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids. At Vic’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements with...

Mary Jane Millage (Webster)

Mary Jane Millage (Webster)

Jun 21, 2011

Mary Jane Millage, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. William Harnish. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Vercell Chestnut

Vercell Chestnut

Jun 21, 2011

Vercell M. Chestnut, 92, of Ankeny and formerly from Cedar Rapids and Waverly, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service and one...

Donald Henry Steuber

Donald Henry Steuber

Jun 20, 2011

Donald H. Steuber, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully Monday, June 20, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Offt and Pastor Miller. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial:...

Wayne Vincent Henle

Wayne Vincent Henle

Jun 17, 2011

Wayne Vincent Henle, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 17, 2011, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Bishop Ken Scharr. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2011, at the funeral home, where a rosary will be...

Lois Theresa Fangmann (Gudenkauf)

Lois Theresa Fangmann (Gudenkauf)

Jun 17, 2011

Lois T. Fangmann, 81, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Good Neighbor Home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2011 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2011 with a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home...

Michael Robert Carson

Michael Robert Carson

Jun 17, 2011

Michael Robert Carson, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Inurnment with military rites: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his...

Rand Elliott Liabo

Rand Elliott Liabo

Jun 16, 2011

Rand Elliott Liabo, 55, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on June 16, 2011, at his home in Naples, Florida. Rand was born in Cedar Rapids and attended Washington High School where he played basketball. Rand’s favorite activities were spending time with his family coaching youth basketball, and watching his sons play. He had a passion for talking to...