Obituaries
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Gerald "Jerry" Allen Houts
Nov 23, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Allen Houts, 81, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa....
Karla Jean Morris
Nov 23, 2023
Karla Jean Morris, 59, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, located at 2424 42nd St NE in Cedar Rapids, followed by a time of fellowship. The service will...
Larry Dale Verbick
Nov 22, 2023
Larry Dale Verbick, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held through Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Larry was born April 15, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dale and Maxine (McClain) Verbick. He graduated from Jefferson High School...
Mary "Mo" Patricia Brandhorst
Nov 22, 2023
Mary “Mo” (O’Brien) Brandhorst, 67, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Summit Pointe Memory Care in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...