Obituaries

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Suzanne Katz (Sapiro)

Suzanne Katz (Sapiro)

Jul 11, 2011

Suzanne Rosenbaum Katz, 89, of Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids, passed away July 11, 2011. Suzanne was born on April 30, 1922, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Martha and Joseph Sapiro. Suzanne is survived by her husband Bert, whom she married in 1969; her daughter, Nancy of Santa Cruz, CA; 2 step-daughters, Toni Neta (Giora) and Sally Feniger (Bill); step-grandchildren, Erin,...

Lucille Von Essen (Turner)

Lucille Von Essen (Turner)

Jul 10, 2011

Lucille Von Essen, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Toronto, Iowa, and Mesa, Arizona, left this world to join God on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation and luncheon will begin at 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Marion, Iowa, with services beginning at 1:30 p.m. Private...

Justin Ray "Justy" Watson

Justin Ray "Justy" Watson

Jul 10, 2011

Justin “Justy” R. Watson, 72, of Delhi, formerly of Cedar Rapids died July 10, 2011, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011 at the Delhi United Methodist Church in Delhi by Rev. Lorraine Hartman. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., prior to services on Thursday at the church....

Marcella T "Sally" Naber (Steffen)

Marcella T "Sally" Naber (Steffen)

Jul 9, 2011

Marcella T. “Sally” Naber, 80, died July 9, 2011 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service...

Lenore J. Wojtowicz (Fry)

Lenore J. Wojtowicz (Fry)

Jul 9, 2011

Lenore J. (Fry) Wojtowicz, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Friday. Burial will immediately follow the service at...

Terryl Lynn Pasker

Terryl Lynn Pasker

Jul 9, 2011

Terryl L. Pasker, 39, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, while serving in a combat zone. Terryl was born February 26, 1972, in Anamosa, the son of David and Mary (Heims) Pasker. He was a graduate of Lisbon High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a self-employed home builder. On November 4,...

Ivan Edwin "Ike" Hoge

Ivan Edwin "Ike" Hoge

Jul 7, 2011

Ivan Edwin “Ike” Hoge, 94, of Anamosa, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, after a short stay. Family will greet friends at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 11, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Springville Cemetery, Springville, by Rev. Edwin Moreano of Above and Beyond Hospice...

Richard D. "Red" Mcmurrin

Richard D. "Red" Mcmurrin

Jul 4, 2011

Richard “Red” McMurrin, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died in his sleep early Monday morning, July 4, 2011, at home, following a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Survivors include his wife of 58...

Edyth Mae Simmons (Mcatee)

Edyth Mae Simmons (Mcatee)

Jul 4, 2011

Edyth Mae Simmons, 97, of Marion, and formerly of Alburnett and North English, died Monday, July 4, 2011, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, Iowa. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. John Louk. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Private family burial: North...

Ernest J. "Ernie" Paul

Ernest J. "Ernie" Paul

Jul 3, 2011

Ernest J. “Ernie” Paul, 76, of Toddville, died Sunday, July 03, 2011, at the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Sheri Anderson. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville,...

Julie Kay Himes (Himes)

Julie Kay Himes (Himes)

Jul 3, 2011

Julie K. Himes, 52, of 3320 Queen Drive S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, Illinois. Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home....

Lyle D. Young

Lyle D. Young

Jul 3, 2011

Lyle D. Young, 83, of 6 - 27th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died early Sunday following a lingering illness at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Stonebridge Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Randy Scheil and Rev. Robin Tyner. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood...

Joyce E. Bassett (Young)

Joyce E. Bassett (Young)

Jul 3, 2011

Joyce Elaine Bassett, 75, died Sunday, July 03, 2011, at Village Ridge, Marion, Iowa, following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Pastor Will Jackson. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Daniel Jason "Dan" Phillips

Daniel Jason "Dan" Phillips

Jul 2, 2011

Daniel “Dan” Jason Phillips, 36, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, July 2, 2011. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Linda; stepmother, Patricia Phillips; fiancé, Tammy Kester; grandparents, Ruth Krohn and Howard and Mable Phillips;...

Dorothy Jean Hepker (Freeman)

Dorothy Jean Hepker (Freeman)

Jul 1, 2011

Dorothy Jean Hepker, 84, of Center Point, died Friday, July 01, 2011, at home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Center Point United Methodist Church, Center Point, by Rev. Mike Ellson. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, rural Toddville....

Jean Mary Hite (Klenk)

Jean Mary Hite (Klenk)

Jul 1, 2011

Jean M. Hite, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Oxford Cemetery. Survivors include a nephew, Bill Keegan and wife Carole of Williamsburg; a...

Virginia M. Valant (Zuhlke)

Virginia M. Valant (Zuhlke)

Jun 30, 2011

Virginia M. Valant, 93, passed away peacefully at Northbrook Manor, surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011, at St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church by Father Thomas McDermott. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Eric A. Ausborn

Eric A. Ausborn

Jun 29, 2011

Sgt. Eric A. Ausborn, 22, United States Marine stationed in Georgia, died June 29, 2011. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Edgewood, with Mike Jackson officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. There will be a luncheon following...

Darlene E. Bohling (Liabo)

Darlene E. Bohling (Liabo)

Jun 28, 2011

Darlene E. Bohling, 78, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City. Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Rev. Brenda Ehret. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the funeral home and one...

Ruth M. Vaupel

Ruth M. Vaupel

Jun 28, 2011

Ruth M. Vaupel, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died, Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include a brother, Thomas Wilford of Arizona; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many...