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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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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...
Lowell Duane "L.D." Batson
Jun 27, 2011
Lowell “L.D.” Duane Batson, 78, of Marion, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at his home. Friends and family of Lowell are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion to celebrate his life, share fond memories, and hors d’oeuvers. Survivors include his wife of 56...
Michael Dale Knapp, Sr.
Jun 27, 2011
Michael D. Knapp, Sr., 53, of 510 7th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, June 27, 2011, in his home. Family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his brother, Allen (Janelle) Knapp of Carroll, Iowa; sisters, Debra (Kevin Sr.) Knapp Kearney of Cedar Rapids and...
Morris L. Allen
Jun 27, 2011
Morris L. Allen, 84, of Summit Pointe, Marion, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Marion Christian Church, Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A lunch reception will...
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
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
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)
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...
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