Obituaries

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Phyllis Darlene Wildeman (Delfs)

Phyllis Darlene Wildeman (Delfs)

Oct 4, 2009

Phyllis Darlene Wildeman, 83, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, following an aneurysm and stroke. Services: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the King of King’s Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Mark Halvorson. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements...

Kurtis W. Fuessley

Kurtis W. Fuessley

Oct 4, 2009

Kurtis W. Fuessley, 55, of Coggon, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Coggon. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Central City, with a Rosary to begin at 7 p.m....

Erma Deane Johnson (Stovall)

Erma Deane Johnson (Stovall)

Oct 4, 2009

Erma Deane Johnson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids. Private Family Graveside services will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her children, Donald (Sandra) Johnson, Drs. John (Mickie) Johnson, Harry (Vicki...

Vernon Junior Cornwell

Vernon Junior Cornwell

Oct 4, 2009

Vernon J. Cornwell, 83 of Earlville died Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the United Parish Church in Earlville by Rev. Dr. Jean Rabary. Family will greet friends from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7 at the...

Lillian Irma "Opal" Bartlett (Lane)

Lillian Irma "Opal" Bartlett (Lane)

Oct 3, 2009

Lillian “Opal” Irma (Lane) Bartlett, 90, formerly of Manchester, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Garden Gate Residence, Cincinnati, OH. Graveside services will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October, 10, 2009 at the Oakland Cemetery in Manchester. Family will greet friends from10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Lillian was born...

Roy Elmer Hall

Roy Elmer Hall

Oct 3, 2009

Roy E. Hall, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Jim Goodrich with military honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the...

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...