Obituaries

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Mary Jane Larsen (Matthew)

Mary Jane Larsen (Matthew)

Jul 14, 2010

Mary Jane Larsen, 75, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Marion Christian Church by Rev. Brice Hughes. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial...

Marc Allan Wenger

Marc Allan Wenger

Jul 12, 2010

Marc Allan Wenger, 46 of Harvest, Alabama, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, died Monday July 12, 2010. Funeral Services: 2:00 pm, Monday, July 19th, 2010 at Manchester United Methodist Church with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa Arrangements: Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Survivors included his children; Jeremy, Anna and Bennett; children’s...

Eloysie P. (MclEroy) Wilson

Eloysie P. (MclEroy) Wilson

Jul 12, 2010

Eloysie P. (McLeroy) Wilson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 12, 2010, at Living Center East in Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Pastor Rod Dooley of Oak Hill Jackson Community Church. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday...

Katherine "Kate" Mae (McFarlane) Maeder

Katherine "Kate" Mae (McFarlane) Maeder

Jul 11, 2010

Katherine “Kate” Mae Maeder, 86, of Shellsburg, who lived a long full life, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Rock Ridge Residental Care, Shellsburg. Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Jeremy Hudson. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Donald H Exler

Donald H Exler

Jul 11, 2010

Donald H. Drexler, 89, of Marion, formerly of Central City, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, after a long illness. At Don’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Private inurnment at Center Point Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; a daughter, Donna (Fred) Aljets of Marion; a grandson, Paul (Nicole) Aljets of Phoenix; a granddaughter,...

Michael R. Oldfather

Michael R. Oldfather

Jul 9, 2010

Michael R. Oldfather, 58, of Cedar Rapids, went to his eternal home on July 9, 2010. He was born October 1, 1951, and was given Life in Volga, Iowa, in April, 1956. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at River of Life Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Steve Irwin, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4...

Jennifer Marie Olinger

Jennifer Marie Olinger

Jul 9, 2010

Jennifer Marie (Chadima) Olinger, 43, of 932 Norwood Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, left her life on earth to be with God and her Dad in Heaven. She bravely and without complaint or questions of “why?” lived with cancer and left all of us quietly on July 9, 2010. Every one of her days she loved and was loved by all...

Dorothy Aileen Kostman

Dorothy Aileen Kostman

Jul 9, 2010

Dorothy Aileen Kostman, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion, by Rev. Gregory Williamson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Lee William Bailey

Lee William Bailey

Jul 7, 2010

Lee William Bailey, 82, of 4017 Yellowbird Lane, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City by Rev. Del Bear. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City. Survivors include two...

Marion John Franklin

Marion John Franklin

Jul 7, 2010

Marion J. Franklin, 82, a resident of Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following complications of pneumonia. Graveside Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Coggon Cemetery, Coggon. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Janis Franklin...

Charles William Hepker

Charles William Hepker

Jul 7, 2010

Charles William Hepker, 61, of Springville, died at home Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Chuck lived with multiple myeloma cancer and the effects of chemotherapy for over 9 years. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, by Rev. John Keizer. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday, July...

Elsie Marie Harrell (Vopalka)

Elsie Marie Harrell (Vopalka)

Jul 6, 2010

Elsie Marie Harrell, 50, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at River of Life Ministries in Cedar Rapids. Inurnment: Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements with Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Survivors include her son, Joe Harrell...

Margaret Marie Gollaher (Kauzlarich)

Margaret Marie Gollaher (Kauzlarich)

Jul 6, 2010

Margaret Marie Gollaher, 86, of Marion, died peacefully Tuesday night at Mercy Medical Center after complications from a heart attack. Born January 18, 1924 in Rathbun, Iowa, the daughter of Tina and George Kauzlarich was high school valedictorian and spent time traveling the country before her marriage and eventual move to Marion, where she lived for 63 years. The generous...

Elzo James Powell

Elzo James Powell

Jul 6, 2010

Elzo James Powell, 90, formerly of Coggon, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Summit Pointe Assisted Living in Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by Chaplain Donnita Payne-Hostetler of Hospice Compassus. Family will greet friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, July...

James Delbert Myers

James Delbert Myers

Jul 4, 2010

James Delbert Myers, 82, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, in the Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa. Graveside Inurnment: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Bill Harnish. Arrangemetns by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. James was preceded in death by his parents; and sister. James was...

Larry L. Krouse

Larry L. Krouse

Jul 3, 2010

Larry L. Krouse, 67, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Louisville, Kentucky, after a sudden illness. Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation following until 3 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Donna Krouse; children, Scott Krouse, Shelly Pinter and Stacy Brown (Trey Donan); grandchildren,...

William Young Forrest

William Young Forrest

Jul 2, 2010

William Forrest, 93, of 10808 16th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 2, 2010, in West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Sonda Kirsteatter. Masonic Rites by Crescent Lodge. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July...

Anne Elizabeth Brown (Henderson)

Anne Elizabeth Brown (Henderson)

Jul 1, 2010

Anne E. Brown, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, July 1, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2010, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Laura Smith. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her son, Walter (Suzanne) Brown of Cedar Rapids; and her sister,...

Ann Marie Russ (Pope)

Ann Marie Russ (Pope)

Jun 30, 2010

Ann Marie Russ, 69, of Marion, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at her home with all 4 of her children present. Per her request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, William; 4 children, Tracy, Steve, John, and Michael; and 4 grandchildren. Ann was born March 23, 1941,...

Helen Maxine Eiler (Dewoody)

Helen Maxine Eiler (Dewoody)

Jun 30, 2010

Helen M. Eiler, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at her daughter’s home. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion where family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday. Burial: Coggon Cemetery, Coggon. Survivors include two children, Donald (Darlene) Eiler of Marion, and Mary Garner of Cedar Rapids;...