Obituaries

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Myra Caroline Dochterman (Malottki)

Myra Caroline Dochterman (Malottki)

Oct 2, 2010

Myra Caroline Dochterman, age 90, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, died Saturday, October 2, 2010, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Myra is survived by her husband, William Paul Dochterman; two sons, William Bruce Dochterman and...

Nancy Snodgrass (Franck)

Nancy Snodgrass (Franck)

Oct 2, 2010

Nancy Snodgrass, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, October 2, 2010, in her home. Scattering of Nancy’s ashes will be in Florida at a later date. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie; children, James (Debbie) and Vernon (Terri), all of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren; four sisters, Diane Franck, Gale Franck, Terry...

Shirley Ann Bear

Shirley Ann Bear

Sep 30, 2010

Shirley A. Bear, 74, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Thursday, September 30, 2010, after a long illness. Services: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, by Rev. C.W. Slayton. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2010, at the funeral home....

Joseph Petrick

Joseph Petrick

Sep 30, 2010

Joseph Petrick, 86, of Prairieburg, died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Mercy Hallmar Residential Care in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairieburg by Rev. Wayne Droessler. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City with a...

Alton Claire Simpson

Alton Claire Simpson

Sep 30, 2010

Alton Claire Simpson, 80, of Marion, left this life on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion by Rev. Donald Loesch. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

Michael Jay "Wolf" Yden

Michael Jay "Wolf" Yden

Sep 28, 2010

Michael J. “Wolf” Dryden, 51, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a 4 month battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the home of Mike & Laura Chalder, 5703 Ohio St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Virginia "Ginny" Yden (Villa)

Virginia "Ginny" Yden (Villa)

Sep 28, 2010

Virginia “Ginny” Dryden lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graveside services: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Dryden of Clarence, Iowa; 4 grandchildren; and...

Kelly L. Peters (Normoyle)

Kelly L. Peters (Normoyle)

Sep 28, 2010

Kelly L. Peters, 46, of Marion, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Hazel M. Comley (Mccreary)

Hazel M. Comley (Mccreary)

Sep 28, 2010

Hazel M. Comley, 90, of Central City, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center, Monticello, Iowa. Private Family Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 11 – 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Falcon Civic Center in Central City, followed by a luncheon. Survivors...

Barth Allan "Bart" Lillie

Barth Allan "Bart" Lillie

Sep 27, 2010

Barth Allan Lillie, 61, a 32 year resident of San Francisco, CA, formerly of Alburnett, died Monday, September 27, 2010. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, Iowa by Rev. Dr. Curt Moermond. Family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Anthony E. "Tony" Madden

Anthony E. "Tony" Madden

Sep 27, 2010

Anthony E. “Tony” Madden, 51, of Marion, died Monday, September 27, 2010, following a short illness at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will hold a gathering of friends and family at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his son, Jason Madden (Christina Olivarez); two...

L. Francine Satinsky

L. Francine Satinsky

Sep 26, 2010

L. Francine Satinsky, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Donna & Dennis Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Daniel’s Park Church of God, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Reggie Daniel. Inurnment: Czech National Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Donald Robert Coonrod

Donald Robert Coonrod

Sep 26, 2010

Donald Robert Coonrod, “Coony”, “Peanut Butter”, 66, of Springville, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Pastor Jack Ray. Family will greet friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery,...

Douglas Julian "Doug" Graham

Douglas Julian "Doug" Graham

Sep 25, 2010

Douglas Julian Graham, “Doug” 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday September 25th, 2010, at home with his family after a rapid decline in illness. Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Doug (Christine) Graham of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Jane) Graham of the United Kingdom and daughter, Patricia (Jonathon) Oakley of the United Kingdom; siblings, Max Graham of Oklahoma and...

Betty Ann Napier (Hensing)

Betty Ann Napier (Hensing)

Sep 24, 2010

Betty Ann Napier, 83, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, died and entered Jesus’ presence in heaven on Friday, September 24, 2010. She had gracefully endured a long battle with Huntington’s disease. Services: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, by Pastor Jay Jentink. The family will greet friends from...

Sandra J. Berner (Musgrove)

Sandra J. Berner (Musgrove)

Sep 23, 2010

Sandra Jean Berner departed this mortal life Thursday, September 23, 2010, in the Marion, Iowa, home of her niece Susan Ketelsen and Susan’s husband Kim. Sandie barely reached five feet, one inch but she was a pugnacious warrior. She had fought bravely against breast cancer since 1986 and enjoyed very many good years, a testament to her will and a...

Ronald Leon "Ronnie" Doyl

Ronald Leon "Ronnie" Doyl

Sep 23, 2010

Ronald L. Doyl, 69, of Walker, Iowa, died suddenly Thursday, September 23, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at the United Methodist Church, Walker, by the Rev. Norman Kelley. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2010, at the church. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mowry (Busche)

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mowry (Busche)

Sep 22, 2010

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Mowry, 79, of Marion, Iowa, and formerly of Lowden, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Visitation: 2 – 6 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with...

Richard Frank "Dick" Swanson

Richard Frank "Dick" Swanson

Sep 22, 2010

Richard “Dick” F. Swanson, 76, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at his home. Memorial Service: 1 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Celebration of life officiated by Bernie Franks, John Malone and Barb Furman. Dick was born July 4,...

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger (Smith)

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger (Smith)

Sep 22, 2010

Marjorie Arlyce Niffenegger, 89, of 802 18th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...