Obituaries
All Obituaries
Margery Ruth Jacobsen (Price)
Sep 5, 2009
Margery Ruth Jacobsen, a resident of Summit Pointe in Marion, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Marion, by Rev. Schuett. The family will greet friends 5-7 p.m. Monday September 7, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center,...
Robert J. Ormsby
Sep 5, 2009
Robert J. Ormsby, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Evergreen Estates III. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, by Father Thomas McDermott. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a vigil service...
Frederick F. Petersen
Sep 4, 2009
Frederick F. Petersen, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, September 4, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Memorial visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Barb of Cedar Rapids; three children, Kevin (Becky) Petersen of Clarksville, Tennessee, Randy (Adrienne) Petersen of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and...
Edith Daniel (Waidhas)
Sep 4, 2009
Edith Daniel, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, September 4, 2009, from an automobile accident. Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Officiated by Reverends Jeff Orefice, David Rex and David Gosnell. Survivors include her husband, Reginald; son, Derek...
Viola Lucille Randall (Will)
Sep 4, 2009
Viola Lucille Randall, 75 of La Porte City, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at her home in her sleep. She was born May 18, 1934 in Spencer the daughter of Herbert and Nellie Symington Will. She married Raymond Randall on October 11, 1952 in a private ceremony in Cedar Rapids. They moved to La Porte City in 1966. Survived by:...
Robert D. "Bob" Joy
Sep 2, 2009
Robert D. Joy, 79, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at home from Leukemia. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, by Pastor Dennis Johnson. The family will greet friends 4:00 ?" 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his...
Dollie I. Garrison (Fleming)
Sep 2, 2009
Dollie (Fleming) Garrison, 83, of 365 Dwight Drive, Marion, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at home. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009, Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Chad Jennings. The family will greet friends 10:00-10:45 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, on Saturday, before the service. Survivors include her son, Ralph Dennis...
Odin Ake Henderson
Sep 2, 2009
Odin Drake Henderson of Stafford, VA., son of Sgt. Joshua James and Nicole Ann Henderson, lived 6 hours before his fight came to an end, September 2, 2009. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood...
William E. "Bill" Scott
Aug 31, 2009
William “Bill” E. Scott, 89, of Alburnett, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following a long illness. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2010, at Prairie Chapel Church, Marion, Iowa, by Rev. H. Burr Bryant and Rev. Keith Scott. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church....
Keith Lowell De Heus
Aug 30, 2009
Keith L. De Heus, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at First Reformed Church, 603 Broadway Street, Pella, Iowa, by the Rev. Ray Tilstra. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at...
Donald Andrew "Don" Froehle
Aug 30, 2009
Donald A. Froehle, 83, of 2135 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at St. Pius X Church in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Thomas Lee "Tom" Woods
Aug 29, 2009
Thomas Lee Woods, 67, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. The family will greet friends Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. A private graveside service will be held at the Paralta Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Gary...
Dorothy Elizabeth Hanson (Smull)
Aug 29, 2009
Dorothy Hanson, 95, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, after declining health. A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at First Lutheran Church, Manchester, with Rev. Dr. Jean Rabary officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home...
David John Samek
Aug 29, 2009
David John Samek, 88, of the Meth-Wick Retirement Community, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died there Saturday, August 29, 2009. Services: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at St. James United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Beth Straw, with military honors Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood...
Charles A. "Chuck" Perry, Sr.
Aug 28, 2009
Charles A. Perry, Sr., 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, August 28, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a short illness. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Laurie...
Gene Francis Zacek
Aug 28, 2009
Gene F. Zacek, 76, of 5309 Kesler Road N.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 28, 2009, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Fredrich Mellberg and Rev. Dr. Glenn Hunt. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home prior...
Margaret F Rasmussen (Owens)
Aug 27, 2009
Margaret F Rasmussen, 87, of Manchester, Iowa died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Regional Medial . Margaret was born January 26, 1922 in Cresco, Iowa , the daughter of Amby and Frances (Dunn) Owens. In 1943, Margaret was united in marriage to Elmer L. Rasmussen in Cresco, Iowa. Margaret was a great writer, loved playing cards and was an...
Carmen C. Nye
Aug 25, 2009
Carmen C. Nye, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, following a extended illness. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Phil Thompson. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her daughter, Marilen (Duane) Skidmore; three grandchildren, John (Lillian) Skidmore, Joseph Skidmore, and...
George Milton Depoy
Aug 25, 2009
George Milton Depoy, 81, of Marion, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial at a later date: Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C....
Jimmy Dee Martin
Aug 24, 2009
James Dee Martin, 58, of Alburnett, died Monday, August 24, 2009. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett. Survivors include his wife, Denise; daughter, Trena Marie (Steve) Auman; son, Brody Martin; grandson, Payton...