Obituaries

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Donald William Tomash

Donald William Tomash

Oct 3, 2009

Donald William Tomash, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died October 3rd, 2009, after a long struggle with heart and kidney problems. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave SW in Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Fred Darbonne. Friends may call from 4 pm to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on...

David Lee Graybill

David Lee Graybill

Oct 3, 2009

David Lee Graybill, 58, of Ryan, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Silver Creek United Methodist Church, Robinson. The family will greet friends 4 ?" 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Central City, with a Masonic service to follow....

Glenn A. Losey

Glenn A. Losey

Oct 2, 2009

Glenn A. Losey, 71, of Toddville, went to Heaven Friday, October 2, 2009, surrounded by family and friends. Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point, officiated by Rev. Leo Anderson and Rev. Burr Bryant. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009,...

David Morningstar

David Morningstar

Oct 2, 2009

David Morningstar, 64, of Cedar Rapids, died at home, Friday, October 2, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Gathering: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held at time of inurnment. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum. David is survived by his wife of 42...

Ritamae Elizabeth Boge (Kluesner)

Ritamae Elizabeth Boge (Kluesner)

Oct 1, 2009

RitaMae E. Boge, 68, of Manchester died October 1, 2009 at Grandview Care Center, Oelwein, IA following a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Family will greet friends from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4 at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa...

Eldon ""Tom"" Thompson

Eldon ""Tom"" Thompson

Oct 1, 2009

Eldon “Tom” Thompson, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha by Rev. Dan Krueger, The family will greet friends from 5 ?" 7 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009, at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch...

Virginia Marcella Bird (Morek)

Virginia Marcella Bird (Morek)

Oct 1, 2009

Virginia M. Bird, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, October 1, 2009. Services: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Ed Powers. Visitation: 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; her daughters, Carol...

Harlan Jennings Lortz

Harlan Jennings Lortz

Sep 30, 2009

Harlan J. Lortz, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, following an extended illness. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church, 5338 Johnson Avenue S.W. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private graveside services...

Rosalynne O. Fredricks (Martin)

Rosalynne O. Fredricks (Martin)

Sep 30, 2009

Rosalynne O. Fredricks, 77, of Marion, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends two hours before the service at the funeral home. Inurnment: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Survivors include her two children, Donnette (Joe)...

Rose Mary Mefferd (Lunacek)

Rose Mary Mefferd (Lunacek)

Sep 30, 2009

Rose Mary Mefferd, 101, a lifetime resident of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born November 7, 1907, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Joe and Anne (Hajek) Lunacek. There will be no services. Burial will be at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Ondrej F. Hasek

Ondrej F. Hasek

Sep 30, 2009

Dr. Ondrej F. Hasek, 71, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center from prostate cancer. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Nancy, a son Vaclav Ondrej Hasek III of Marion, a daughter Barbara (Victor Hugo Rivera Monroy) Hasek of Baton Rouge Louisiana, and brother William of Scotch Grove Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents...

E. Carleton ""Rollie"" Rollins

E. Carleton ""Rollie"" Rollins

Sep 29, 2009

E. Carleton “Rollie” Rollins, 94, passed away at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, WI, on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Services: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family interment: Cedar Memorial...

Mary Catherine Colby (Mullaley)

Mary Catherine Colby (Mullaley)

Sep 29, 2009

Mary C. Colby, 87, a resident of Keystone Cedars Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, died there Tuesday, September 29, 2009, surrounded by her seven children. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, by Father John Gossman. The family will greet friends from 4 ?" 7 p.m., Thursday, October 1,...

Ione Frances Lawrence (Finnegan)

Ione Frances Lawrence (Finnegan)

Sep 28, 2009

Ione Frances Lawrence, 73, of 4420 Bowling Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Visitation will be held 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with services immediately following, by Father Phillip Thompson. Ione is survived by...

Earl W. Potter

Earl W. Potter

Sep 28, 2009

Earl W. Potter, 79, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 28, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, with military honors provided by American Legion Post #298 of Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Shirley Ann Riffey (Boyles)

Shirley Ann Riffey (Boyles)

Sep 25, 2009

Shirley Ann Riffey, 73, of Urbana, died Friday, September 25, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following an extended illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Dorothy Gerr. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7, Monday, September 28, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Urbana...

Daniel Michael Byrne

Daniel Michael Byrne

Sep 22, 2009

Daniel M. Byrne, 82, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. Visitation will be Thursday, September 24 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, from 2 - 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be on Friday, September 25, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion at 10:00 am. Burial...

Richard P. Hach

Richard P. Hach

Sep 21, 2009

Richard P. Hach, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Bill Harnish with Military Honors by VFW Post No. 788. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and until...

Donald James Reinhart

Donald James Reinhart

Sep 21, 2009

Donald James Reinhart, 79, of Marion, died Monday, September 21, 2009, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Springville, where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Don is survived by his wife...

Harold Wayne Case

Harold Wayne Case

Sep 20, 2009

Harold W. Case, 81, a resident of Summit Point Retirement Community, Marion, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009, at College Avenue Friends Church, 912 N.C Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Inurnment: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009, Byron-Amorita Cemetery, Amorita, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Donice; a daughter, Lindel (Mark)...