Obituaries

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Ronald F. "Ron" Smith

Ronald F. "Ron" Smith

Sep 13, 2010

Ronald “Ron” F. Smith, 69, of Coggon, died Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa, following a quiet and brave battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Central City, Iowa, by Father Wayne Droessler. The family will greet friends from 2 – 6...

Jones Hilda (Simons)

Jones Hilda (Simons)

Sep 13, 2010

Hilda Jones, 91, of Marion formerly of Delhi died Monday, September 13, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Delhi United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lorraine Hartman. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville and one hour prior...

Diane Laura "Annie" Holstein (Bell)

Diane Laura "Annie" Holstein (Bell)

Sep 13, 2010

Diane Laura “Annie” Holstein, 54, of Marion, died peacefully on September 13, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. She was a person who was always there with a smile and a word of encouragement. Her family adored her and nothing made her shine as much as the love she had for her husband, Paul and daughter, Molly. Services will be...

Claire Marie Diefenderfer (Miller)

Claire Marie Diefenderfer (Miller)

Sep 13, 2010

Claire M. Diefenderfer, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Claire is survived by her son, Keith (Leann) Diefenderfer; grandchildren, Chad (Mehgan) Diefenderfer, Holly L. (Jedidiah) Cote; and her beloved great-grand-puppies, Maco and Lola. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents, John and Mary Miller; and her brother, Homer Miller. Claire...

Carol Maxine Mullinex (Willis)

Carol Maxine Mullinex (Willis)

Sep 12, 2010

Carol M. (Jordan) Mentzer Mullinex, 76, formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010, at Crestridge Nursing Home, Maquoketa, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa. Per Carol’s request, there will be no visitation. Burial: Jordan’s Grove Cemetery, Central City, Iowa. Survivors include her new husband, Duane Mullinex...

Ruth E. Kruckenberg (Junge)

Ruth E. Kruckenberg (Junge)

Sep 10, 2010

Ruth Kruckenberg, 81, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010, from complications of Alzheimers, at her residence, Silvercrest of Anamosa, where she had lived for the past three years. She lived most of her life in Keystone and Marion, Iowa. Ruth was born July 27, 1929 in Keystone to Harry and Irene ( Schuldt) Junge. Ruth was a loving mother to...

Mike Leroy Keller

Mike Leroy Keller

Sep 10, 2010

Mike L. Keller, 50, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, September 10, 2010, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Gathering of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife Tammy of 31 years; mother, Doris Keller Erickson and husband Ken of Oxford Junction; brother, Al Keller...

Joseph Sebastian "Joe" Treu, Jr.

Joseph Sebastian "Joe" Treu, Jr.

Sep 10, 2010

Dr. Joseph S. Treu, Jr., 89, a resident of Evergreen Estates I, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died there Friday, September 10, 2010. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Bob Voels. Survivors include his children, Ann Carrizales of Albuquerque, New Mexico, James Treu of Palo, Iowa, and Joseph B....

Mary Sara Evilsizer (Sufficool)

Mary Sara Evilsizer (Sufficool)

Sep 10, 2010

Mary Sara (Sufficool) Evilsizer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at home on September 10, 2010. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa, by the Rev. Charis Combs-Lay. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank E. Evilsizer; sons, Gary E. Miner and Martin (Michiko) Evilsizer; daughters, Denise (Robert) Van Horn...

Brent Lee Stade

Brent Lee Stade

Sep 9, 2010

Brent Lee Stade, 45, of Robins, died Thursday, September 9, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Marion. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Erna; two daughters, Michelle Stade and Shelby...

Christopher James "Chris" Rowray

Christopher James "Chris" Rowray

Sep 9, 2010

Christopher James Rowray, 36, of 1129 20th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 9, 2010. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2010, at River of Life Ministries, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Ronald Rafferty. The family will greet friends and relatives during a time of fellowship following the service. Survivors include his...

Charles Joseph Fuchs

Charles Joseph Fuchs

Sep 7, 2010

Charles Joseph Fuchs, 65, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Father Mark Reasoner. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Chuck “Butch” was born June 23, 1945, in Blythe,...

Leone Catherine Lala (Boyer)

Leone Catherine Lala (Boyer)

Sep 6, 2010

Leone Catherine Lala, 80, of Fairfax, formerly of Center Point, died Monday, September 6, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, following a massive stroke. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Sr. Linda Bechen, RSM. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8...

Lila Mae Offerman (Kelchen)

Lila Mae Offerman (Kelchen)

Sep 6, 2010

Lila Mae Offerman, 78, of Delaware died Monday, September 6, 2010 at her home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester with Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester where there will be a 4:00 Wake Service. Additional visitation:...

Caroline Lopez

Caroline Lopez

Sep 6, 2010

Caroline Lopez, 68, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 6, 2010, at home. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Open Bible Church in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Dan Sanford and Pastor Charles Stevens. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Marilda B. Elvidge (Pratt)

Marilda B. Elvidge (Pratt)

Sep 5, 2010

Marilda B. Elvidge, 96, of Manchester, died September 5, 2010, at Woodland’s Nursing Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester, where visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial: Burt, Iowa. Marilda is survived by her three sons and their spouses, Greg (Rose) Elvidge of Cedar...

Carol (Blodgett) Schuhmacher

Carol (Blodgett) Schuhmacher

Sep 4, 2010

Carol Blodgett Schuhmacher, 88, a resident of Moundview Manor in Marion, left this world Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, to live with her Lord in Heaven. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Living Water United Methodist Church in Marion by Rev. Gary Hoyt. Family will greet...

Daniel Leroy Moyer

Daniel Leroy Moyer

Sep 2, 2010

Daniel L. Moyer, 71, of Alburnett, died Thursday, September 2, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. Family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Survivors include his wife, Grace;...

Mervin Arthur "Merv" Miles

Mervin Arthur "Merv" Miles

Sep 1, 2010

Mervin A. Miles, 89, of Delhi, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Funeral Services for Merv will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Delhi United Methodist Church by Rev. Lorraine Hartman. Family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 3 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and...

John Wayne Curtis

John Wayne Curtis

Sep 1, 2010

John Wayne Curtis, 75, a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oelwein. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, followed by a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vivian...