Obituaries
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Norman K. Zenor
Nov 5, 2024
Norman K. Zenor, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Ames, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Norman was born November 14, 1930, in Ames, Iowa, the son of Warren A. and Fern (Cross) Zenor. He graduated from Ames High School and attended Iowa State University and Michigan State University where...
Patricia 'Pat' Ann Clark
Nov 5, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Clark, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Cedar Rapids on July 15, 1937, Pat was the daughter of Herald and Dorothy (Sisco) Nichols. Growing up she fondly remembered fishing with her father and spending time baking, shopping, picnicking, and enjoying garage sales with her...
Patricia Kay Petty
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia “Pat" Kay Petty, 78, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care in Mechanicsville, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Central City American Legion Hall, WAPSI Post 421,...
Dennis 'Denny' F. Dalecky
Nov 3, 2024
Dennis F. “Denny” Dalecky, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died November 3, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A livestream...
Linda Lee Prunty
Nov 2, 2024
Linda Lee Prunty, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Swisher, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Meth-Wick Community. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Iowa. A livestream of the...
Patrick Henry Huber
Nov 2, 2024
Patrick Henry Huber, 89, of Delhi, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics due to complications following a stroke. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville celebrated by his son, Rev. Henry Huber, concelebrated by Rev. Chris Podhajsky. Family...
Paul Eugene Buchanan
Nov 1, 2024
Paul Eugene Buchanan, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Hallmar Village. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at King of King Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Paul was born on January 6, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, the...
Marlin Duane Rott
Nov 1, 2024
Marlin Duane Rott, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 1, 2024. Shortly after his death, his beloved wife, Rosemary Rott, passed away as well on November 14, 2024. A joint Celebration of Life for Marlin and Rosemary will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, November...
Alma Louise Freeman
Oct 31, 2024
Alma Louise Freeman, 95, of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Center Point Heights. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at First Christian Church, Center Point, by the Rev. Kevin Jones. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, rural...
Lucas Wayne Shemwell
Oct 31, 2024
Lucas Wayne Shemwell, 37, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away while passing out treats to trick-or-treaters on October 31, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Lucas was born on November 19, 1986, in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Daniel...
Robert "Buck" William Steadman
Oct 30, 2024
Robert “Buck” William Steadman, 83, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and private family services will be held at a later date. Buck was born on July 18, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Clarence and Lovena (Kessler) Steadman. He married...
Rebecca Rae Karr
Oct 30, 2024
Rebecca Rae Karr, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at...
Clinton Ernest Jeffers
Oct 30, 2024
Rev. Clinton Ernest Jeffers, 96, of Lisbon, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on November 26, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, 533 Johnson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...
Laurene Ann Lanich
Oct 29, 2024
Laurene Ann Lanich, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away suddenly due to an accidental fall on October 29th, 2024. Laurene was born in December of 1954 to Lloyd and Dora McClintock in Waterloo, Iowa. She was one of six children proudly claiming the fifth spot. In August of 1975, Stephen and Laurene went on a first date. They later married...
Jack Matthew Schleier
Oct 29, 2024
Jack Matthew Schleier, 5, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 14th Street, Marion, Iowa. A...
Burdella "Burdie" Elaine Sheehan
Oct 28, 2024
Burdella (Burdie) Elaine Sheehan, 87, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Burdella was born on July 1, 1937, in...
Steve Fairbanks
Oct 28, 2024
Steve Fairbanks, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home, after fighting courageously for three and a half years with glioblastoma brain cancer. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Full military honors by the Marion American...
Don E. Michel
Oct 28, 2024
Donald E Michel, 82, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa after a courageous 16 year battle with Parkinson's. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 10 from 2 - 5 pm at Murdoch - Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, November...
Julie Lyn Boyle
Oct 27, 2024
Julie Lyn Boyle, 63, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a sudden illness. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the funeral...
Mary Lou Wade
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Louise (Lou) Wade, 72, Ryan, Iowa, entered eternal rest on October 26, 2024, after relentless battles with a multitude of ailments, testing her resilience on a daily basis over many years. Visitation for Mary Lou will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Monti Community Center, 2854 Washington Avenue, Coggon, Iowa. A...


