Obituaries

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Erend Jon Charles Moss

Erend Jon Charles Moss

Nov 22, 2023

Reverend Jon Charles Moss, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics MICU in Iowa City, Iowa, after a short illness resulting from complications of decompensated NASH. The family is grateful for the kind and compassionate care received from St. Luke’s Hospital and UIHC staff. A Memorial Service will...

Luther Clark Williams

Luther Clark Williams

Nov 21, 2023

Luther Clark Williams, 90, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Viola United Methodist Church, located at 211 Center Street in Viola, Iowa. A private committal service...

Raimondi 'Rai Ann' Ann Kramer

Raimondi 'Rai Ann' Ann Kramer

Nov 21, 2023

Raimondi “Rai Ann” Ann Kramer, 85, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take...

John Paul 'Jonesy Jones

John Paul 'Jonesy Jones

Nov 21, 2023

John Paul “Jonesy” Jones, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his home. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial with military and police honors will be held at...

Dorothy Lorraine Crilley

Dorothy Lorraine Crilley

Nov 20, 2023

Dorothy L. Crilley, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Linn Manor surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a vigil service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday,...

Sarah Jane Thomas

Sarah Jane Thomas

Nov 20, 2023

Sarah Jane Thomas, 54, formerly of Center Point and Walker, Iowa, died November 20, 2023, at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney, Iowa where she was loved, cherished, and received excellent care for the past three years. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation assisted the family. The family will greet guests starting at 9:30 a.m. at Walker United Methodist Church on...

Sandra Phelps

Sandra Phelps

Nov 16, 2023

Sandra Phelps, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

William Dean Thomas

William Dean Thomas

Nov 14, 2023

William “Bill” Dean Thomas, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, with his family by his side. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the...

Wendy Sue (Krebs) Scheer

Wendy Sue (Krebs) Scheer

Nov 13, 2023

Wendy Sue (Krebs) Scheer, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service may be...

Georgia Marie Frohner

Georgia Marie Frohner

Nov 12, 2023

Longtime Gretna, Nebraska resident, Georgia Frohner, 102, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023. A private family service and burial took place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, in Maxwell, Nebraska. Georgia, born April 21, 1921, grew up on a farm in Prague, Nebraska. She couldn’t have imagined that after high school she would be building airplanes to support the...

Johnny L. Rudish

Johnny L. Rudish

Nov 11, 2023

Johnny L. Rudish, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Veteran’s Day at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with service to follow. There will be full military honors by...

Darrel Gommels

Darrel Gommels

Nov 11, 2023

Darrel Gommels, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2023. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home on Wilson Ave. from 5 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023. Memorial Services: 9:30 a.m. Nov 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha,...

Timothy J. Croskey

Timothy J. Croskey

Nov 10, 2023

Timothy J. Croskey, 69, of Manchester, passed away in his sleep at his home on Friday, November 10, 2023. Per his wishes, Tim was cremated. The immediate family is attending the Hawkeye game on August 31, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium, as it was always a tradition to celebrate his birthday at the home opening game at Kinnick Stadium. Tim's 70th...

Mary Louise Burns

Mary Louise Burns

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Louise Burns, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Mary was born on December 29,...

Lee A. Walker

Lee A. Walker

Nov 10, 2023

Lee A. Walker, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 10, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Lee was born...

Paul "Mike" Garner

Paul "Mike" Garner

Nov 9, 2023

Paul “Mike” Garner, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors...

Merlyn "Andy" Viggo Andersen

Merlyn "Andy" Viggo Andersen

Nov 9, 2023

Merlyn “Andy” Viggo Andersen, 85, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church, Reverend Mathew Vesey officiating. Burial with Military Honors...

Hazel Louise Barthelmes

Hazel Louise Barthelmes

Nov 8, 2023

Hazel Louise Barthelmes, 102, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Coggon, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment...

Bill Everett Nielson

Bill Everett Nielson

Nov 8, 2023

William “Bill” Everett Nielson, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. Bill was...

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Carson

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Carson

Nov 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Carson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...