Obituaries

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Dolores Evelyn Villers (Murphy)

Dolores Evelyn Villers (Murphy)

Feb 8, 2010

Dolores E. Villers, 88, of 347 25th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, February 8, 2010, in her home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Tom McDermott. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a vigil...

Bertus L Helmrichs

Bertus L Helmrichs

Feb 8, 2010

Bertus L. Helmrichs, 90, of Manchester, Iowa died Monday, February 8, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 at the First Lutheran Church in Manchester, Iowa with Rev. Dr. Jean Rabary officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

Frank Arthur May

Frank Arthur May

Feb 8, 2010

Frank A. May, 85, of Marion, died suddenly Monday, February 8, 2010, at his home. Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 ?" 7 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, where a Parish Vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m....

William D. "Billy" Kepler

William D. "Billy" Kepler

Feb 6, 2010

Billy Kepler, 60, died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center. Private Family Services will be held. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his siblings, Cindy (Chuck) Hard, Ronald Kepler, and Alan (Diane) Kepler; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Billy was born May...

Kenneth G. Martin

Kenneth G. Martin

Feb 6, 2010

Kenneth G. Martin, 74, of Central City, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, with military honors provided by American Legion Wapsi Post # 421. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at...

Virginia Helen Castek (Sarchett)

Virginia Helen Castek (Sarchett)

Feb 5, 2010

Virginia Helen Castek, 92, a longtime resident of Center Point, Iowa, passed away at The Woodlands of Meth-Wick Community, due to complications of Alzheimers Disease on Friday, February 05, 2010. A Celebration of her life will be at 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, at First Christian Church in Center Point by Rev. John Caughron. Visitation will begin at 10:00...

Gary Joseph Nikodim

Gary Joseph Nikodim

Feb 3, 2010

Gary J. Nikodim, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, following a sudden heart attack at his home. Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 11 ?" 1 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial: Campbell...

Keitha Nadine Arnold (Ward)

Keitha Nadine Arnold (Ward)

Feb 3, 2010

Keitha Nadine (Ward) Arnold, 86, passed away at her home in Midway, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Services: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at First Church of the Nazarene, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Tim Carter and Dr. Forrest Whitlatch. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point....

Darrell D. Bryant

Darrell D. Bryant

Feb 3, 2010

Darrell D. Bryant, 69, of Hiawatha, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at his home. Services: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Northbrook Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. David Miller and Rev. Darin Ulmer. The family will greet friends 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. Interment: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram. Survivors include...

Rhoda M. Mishler (Hartwig)

Rhoda M. Mishler (Hartwig)

Feb 2, 2010

Rhoda Maye Hartwig Mishler, 85, of Marion, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Marion, by Rev. Gary Browwers. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. Rhoda chose to be cremated,...

Alma Mae Gray (Vanous)

Alma Mae Gray (Vanous)

Feb 1, 2010

Alma Gray, 84, of Center Point, died Monday, February 1, 2010. The family will greet friends from 4 ?" 6 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Private family graveside services will be held. Alma was born May 21, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche Vanous. She married Arthur Gray June 19, 1946....

Gertrude Magdeline Calvin (Fishel)

Gertrude Magdeline Calvin (Fishel)

Jan 31, 2010

Gertrude M. (Fishel) Calvin, 89, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Center Point, died at Keystone Cedars on January 31, 2010. Services: 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Center Point United Methodist Church, by Rev. Mike Ellson and Ken Graham. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett....

Janet Marie Janss (De La Hunt)

Janet Marie Janss (De La Hunt)

Jan 31, 2010

Janet Marie (De La Hunt) Janss, 90, of 2671 Roosevelt St., Alburnett, died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. H. Burr Bryant. The family will greet friends from 4 ?" 7 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the funeral...

Christopher Howard Mccallum

Christopher Howard Mccallum

Jan 31, 2010

Christopher H. McCallum, 79, of 1837 8th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, January 31, 2010. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Jason Poling. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Denise...

Thomas S. Karras

Thomas S. Karras

Jan 30, 2010

Thomas S. Karras, an unworthy Orthodox Christian Died January 30, 2010 Born December 14, 1949 Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where there will be a Trisagion at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox...

Alma A. Blank (Wachal)

Alma A. Blank (Wachal)

Jan 29, 2010

Alma A. Blank, 91, formerly of Walker and rural Rowley, died Friday, January 29, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Walker United Methodist Church, Walker, by Rev. Norm Kelley. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker. Burial:...

Charles Gene Hartman

Charles Gene Hartman

Jan 29, 2010

Charles Gene Hartman, 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City, on Friday, January 29, 2010. Services: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Donald DeCamp. Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service....

Harry Michael Holmes

Harry Michael Holmes

Jan 28, 2010

Harry Michael Holmes, 67, of 705 Brandon Ave., Hiawatha, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 2 ?" 6, Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery....

Mary M. "Marty" Hoffa (Gogg)

Mary M. "Marty" Hoffa (Gogg)

Jan 27, 2010

Mary M. “Marty” Hoffa, 78, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor John Seitz. The family will greet friends from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include her children, Diane Hoffa...

Kathryn Jones (Muth)

Kathryn Jones (Muth)

Jan 27, 2010

Kathryn Jones, 91, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, formerly of Walker, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, of natural causes. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Kathryn was born September 11, 1918, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Spitznasal) Muth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Glen Jones....