Obituaries

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Roger Louis Heiserman

Roger Louis Heiserman

Mar 12, 2010

Roger Louis Heiserman, 75, of Manchester, Iowa, died March 12, 2010, at East Towne Care Center in Independence after a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Independence, Iowa. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral...

Harold Fayette Sutton

Harold Fayette Sutton

Mar 12, 2010

Harold F. Sutton, 87, of 449 Claudette Lane N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 12, 2010, in Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Randy Kasch. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Iowa. Military Honors by the VFW. Arrangements provided by Murdoch-Linwood...

David D. Etzel

David D. Etzel

Mar 11, 2010

Well-known and loved community leader, David Etzel, passed away Thursday evening, March 11, 2010. David was born on March 13, 1932, to Laura Hazel Speake Etzel, and Verle Edgar “Shorty” Etzel in a farm house south of Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa. David joined his sister, Kathleen, in completing the family. His memories of boyhood are many; waving at the passing...

Esther Alice Claypool (Grove)

Esther Alice Claypool (Grove)

Mar 10, 2010

Esther Alice Claypool, 93, formerly of Marion, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, at English River Church of the Brethren, South English, IA, by Rev. Diana Lovett. The family will greet friends 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion,...

Esther Irene Ries (Steffen)

Esther Irene Ries (Steffen)

Mar 10, 2010

Esther Irene Ries, 84, of Greeley, died at home Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John R. Flaherty. Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

David Alan Farley

David Alan Farley

Mar 8, 2010

David Alan Farley, 35, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 8, 2010. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Kayla; a daughter, Alexandrea (Alex) Farley of Cedar Rapids; his father, Van David Farley of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Maria (Chuck) Downin of Cedar Rapids; his grandmother, Esther...

Mark V. Snitkey

Mark V. Snitkey

Mar 8, 2010

Mark V. Snitkey, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died March 8, 2010. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a Vigil Service by Rev. John Gossman at 7:30 p.m. Private family burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Humboldt, Iowa. Survivors include three sons, Michael Snitkey of Center...

Luella Erdene "Erdene" Smith (Jeffries)

Luella Erdene "Erdene" Smith (Jeffries)

Mar 8, 2010

Luella “Erdene” Smith, 82, a resident of Winslow House in Marion, Iowa, died there Monday, March 8, 2010. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010 at United Church of Christ, Central City, Iowa, by Pastor Mark Woldruff. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City....

Dorothy Joan Johnston (Herring)

Dorothy Joan Johnston (Herring)

Mar 6, 2010

Dorothy Joan (Herring) Johnston, 77, of Toddville, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, in her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the celebration at the funeral home on Wednesday. Survivors include her husband, Larry; children,...

Ernest George Ronnebaum

Ernest George Ronnebaum

Mar 6, 2010

Ernest George Ronnebaum, of Earlville, Iowa, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the age of 85. He was currently a resident of Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, officiated by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Friends may call from 2 to 8...

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Mar 5, 2010

Robert W. “Bob” Hodges, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, of an episode of the heart. Services: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Leonard Ranson. The family will greet friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial:...

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Mar 5, 2010

Ruth A. Gorshe, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center of complications after surgery, while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland and eldest daughter, Angela Marie Allen. Ruth is survived by her children, Virginia “Kay” Fisher, Arcadia, FL; Robert (Marla) of Boone; Mike (Nancy) of Denver,...

Virgil R Richmond

Virgil R Richmond

Mar 3, 2010

Virgil R. Richmond, 81, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away on March 13, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa following a short illness. A memorial service for Virgil Richmond will be held at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Virgil was born June 11, 1928 to Fred and...

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Mar 3, 2010

Marlene J. Torrey, 77, of 2425 Tamarac Dr., Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in her home following an extended illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her husband, Tom, of Marion; 3 daughters, Roxanne (Greg) Stasch of Marshalltown, Vickie (Allen) Stainbrook of Vinton,...

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Mar 2, 2010

Ruth D. Duran, 80, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Illini Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Blvd., Marion, IA, by Rev. Brice Hughes. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be served....

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Mar 2, 2010

Velma Leone (Wolmutt) Coons, 102, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her loving family. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, rural Marion, by Rev. H. Burr Bryant. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral...

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Mar 2, 2010

Shirley E. Wilcox, 73, of 4208 Northwood Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. Kerrin Kirkpatrick. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Urbana...

Jeffry Allen Knight

Jeffry Allen Knight

Mar 1, 2010

Jeffry A. Knight, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2204 26th Street N.W., Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Wayne Tipton

Wayne Tipton

Mar 1, 2010

F. Wayne Tipton, 82, of Marion, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Becky High, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Family Inurnment:...

Donald A. Wilson

Donald A. Wilson

Feb 28, 2010

Donald “Donnie” A. Wilson, 58, of Robins, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of heart disease. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at...