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Elaine "Sandy" Sandra Akerly
Dec 6, 2023
Elaine Sandra “Sandy” Akerly, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Lamont, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time. Her family is planning a celebration of Sandy’s life, which will be held next year in 2024. Private committal services...
David 'Dave' L. Facion Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
David “Dave” L. Facion, Jr., 43 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023. The family will host services with a visitation on Tuesday December 12, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at St Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1340 3rd Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...
Pauline Mary Randall
Dec 5, 2023
Pauline Mary Randall, 100, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St....
Charles James Hennessey
Dec 5, 2023
Charles James Hennessey, also known as “Chuck” or “Jim” passed away at his home peacefully with his family December 5, 2023, at the age of 82. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Charles was Born on August 8, 1941, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Charles William and Evamae Ilena Herrin Hennessey. He married...
Betty K. Coquillette
Dec 4, 2023
Betty K. Coquillette, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 4, 2023. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Betty was born August 27, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Della (Lassere) Hart and Walter Kraus Sr....
Michael Duane O'Brien
Dec 4, 2023
Michael Duane O’Brien, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 4, 2023. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Michael was born April 16, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Derald and Vivian (Vesey) O’Brien. He graduated from Washington High School. Michael served in the United States Army from 1968-71. He worked for...
Denny A. Mcdonnell
Dec 3, 2023
Denny A. McDonnell, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at...
William "Will" Whittaker Bryan
Dec 3, 2023
William “Will” Whittaker Bryan, 59, of Shellsburg, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa and Melbourne, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023, while visiting Bloomington, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Springville Methodist Church in Springville, with a Memorial Service following. Per Will’s wishes his remains were cremated and a private...
Korey Sawma
Dec 3, 2023
Korey Sawma, 34, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point assisted the family. Korey was born April 12, 1989, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ronald Sawma and Amy (Horn) Penley. He worked in construction. Korey loved...
Alfred Duane Stark
Dec 2, 2023
Alfred Duane Stark, 87, of Boyson Heights Senior Living, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a long illness. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Burial will be...
Rosetta Pfeifle
Dec 1, 2023
Rosetta Pfeifle, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...
Karen Lynn Krogh
Nov 28, 2023
Karen Lynn Krogh, 66, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Karen was born on April 27, 1957, in Moline,...
Rex R. Fox
Nov 28, 2023
Rex R. Fox, 68, of Lisbon formerly of Manchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home after a lengthy battle of Pancreatic Cancer. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023,...
Mary Della Reeve
Nov 27, 2023
Mary Reeve, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, November 27, 2023, at Emery Place in Robins, Iowa. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mary was born December...
Joseph Patrick Fay
Nov 26, 2023
Joseph Patrick Fay, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023,...
Tran Cam Van
Nov 25, 2023
Tran Cam Van, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, November 25, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at The Legacy Center. Tran Cam Van was born October...
Karen Rae Dunn
Nov 24, 2023
Karen Rae Dunn, 76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at New Covenant Bible Church, located at 3090 North Center Point Road in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Jay Haugh will officiate....
Ruby Louise Rawson
Nov 24, 2023
Ruby Louise Rawson, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. A private graveside service will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Covington, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Ruby was born on July 9, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
James "Jim" Millford Casteel
Nov 23, 2023
James M. “Jim” Casteel, 95, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Bickford. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, where the family will greet friends from 2 p.m. until the service time....
Glenn N. Bender
Nov 23, 2023
Rev. Dr. Glenn N. Bender, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Harmony Cedar Rapids. Glenn Norman Bender was born to Theodore and Lydia (Keller) Bender on September 12, 1934, in Menno, South Dakota. He was the proud son of farmers and enjoyed talking about life growing up on the family's small farm...
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