Obituaries

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Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Feb 28, 2010

Robert “Bob” M. Hughes, 63, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 28, 2010. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Greg) Hagensick and Lisa Hughes; a brother, James Hughes; a sister, Margaret (James) Mulholland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob was born January 28, 1947, the son of James and Genevieve (Smith) Hughes in Ottumwa. Bob...

David Edward Irvin

David Edward Irvin

Feb 27, 2010

David E. Irvin, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, succumbed to his long fight with cancer on February 27, 2010. Services with Masonic Rites: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Leonard Ranson. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home....

Gerald J. Hilby

Gerald J. Hilby

Feb 27, 2010

Gerald J. Hilby, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation will be after 10:00 am Thursday at the church. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Feb 27, 2010

Daisy Elaine (Morehouse) Munier, 93, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. John Louk. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial...

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Feb 26, 2010

Bernice “Bea” Marie Kohl, 87, a resident of Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, died there Friday, February 26, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7, Monday, March 1, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Parnell. Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Nancy)...

Alan Eugene Walton

Alan Eugene Walton

Feb 25, 2010

Alan E. Walton, 54, of Toddville, Iowa, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, surrounded by his family after suffering a massive stroke on Wednesday. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Chapel at 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., at 10:00 a.m., with Dr. Leonard Ranson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Richard Dean Burger

Richard Dean Burger

Feb 24, 2010

Richard Dean Burger, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Private services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Burial: Linwood...

Joseph Lyle Steggall

Joseph Lyle Steggall

Feb 22, 2010

Joseph Lyle Steggall, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 22, 2010, at his home. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010, at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas (Sandra) Dupler of Cedar Rapids and Roger (Caryle) Steggall of Cedar Rapids; a half-sister, Margaret Dumas of Cedar Rapids;...

Gary Leroy Nelson

Gary Leroy Nelson

Feb 21, 2010

Gary L. Nelson, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, in his home. Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...

Donald E. Geiger

Donald E. Geiger

Feb 20, 2010

Donald E. Geiger, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dan Clark-Bridges. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, Iowa. Survivors include his...

Agnes Garthwaite (Bremer)

Agnes Garthwaite (Bremer)

Feb 20, 2010

L. Agnes Garthwaite, 88, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, formerly of Dubuque, IA, and Bloomington, WI, died at the care center on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial:...

Katlin Eudell Abben

Katlin Eudell Abben

Feb 19, 2010

Katlin EuDell Abben, 16, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Prairie High School Concert Hall, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Jonathon Offt. The family will greet friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Francis James "Frank" Graham

Francis James "Frank" Graham

Feb 18, 2010

Francis “Frank” Graham, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home....

Noel Wesley Braynard

Noel Wesley Braynard

Feb 18, 2010

Noel Wesley Braynard, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at home. Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Del Bear. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with military rites. Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Iowa. Survivors include his children,...

Gregory Kent Goodwin

Gregory Kent Goodwin

Feb 18, 2010

Gregory Kent “Smutt” (Young) Goodwin, 56, of Fairfax, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Jim May will officiate. Survivors include his son, Trent (Kathy Straw) Hoppe; longtime companion, Robyn Meyers; father, George...

Frances M Bechelli (Gage)

Frances M Bechelli (Gage)

Feb 17, 2010

Frances M. Bechelli, 89, formerly of Silver City, New Mexico, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. Frances now joins her husband, Gordon, who preceded her in death. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Frances was born...

Clare Luverne "Bud" Fowler

Clare Luverne "Bud" Fowler

Feb 17, 2010

Clare “Bud” Luverne Fowler, 93, of Rushford, MN, formerly of Coggon, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Home in Rushford. Visitation: 11-12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Central City, IA. Private Family Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, at Coggon Cemetery, Coggon, IA. He is survived by two sons, Steve...

Ronald Lee Thomas

Ronald Lee Thomas

Feb 15, 2010

Ronald L. Thomas, 74, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 15, 2010. Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Jeremy Hudson. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Barbara I. Carver (Benson)

Barbara I. Carver (Benson)

Feb 15, 2010

Barbara I. Carver, 68, a resident of the Hiawatha Care Center, died following a long illness, on Monday, February 15, 2010. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion by Ken Graham. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...

Marion Lois Dean (Hilsenbeck)

Marion Lois Dean (Hilsenbeck)

Feb 15, 2010

Marion Lois Dean, 90, of Marion, died Monday, February 15, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m., Thursday, until service time at the funeral home. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa. Survivors include her...