Obituaries
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Mary Louise Lowe
Apr 23, 2009
Mary Louise Lowe, 74, of Marion, died at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Thursday, April 23, 2009, following an illness. A private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include her husband, Pasquale (Smokey) Ferrenti of Marion; daughter Lisa and husband, Thomas, Wendler of Marion; and...
Milton Junior Koch
Apr 23, 2009
Milton Junior Koch, 81, of Springville, died Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at the Winslow House Care Center, Marion, following a long illness. Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Springville Presbyterian Church by Rev. Karen Downey Beals. The family will greet friends from 4 ?" 8 Friday, April 24, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion....
Charles William Jacobs
Apr 21, 2009
Charles William Jacobs, 84, passed away April 21, 2009, following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Beth Straw. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the funeral home, where Masonic services will begin at 7:00 p.m. All Master Masons are invited to...
Eddie "Ed" Lyle "Ed" Morris
Apr 20, 2009
Eddie “Ed” Lyle Morris, 48, of Central City, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Monday, April 20, 2009, following an automobile accident. Services: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Toddville Free Methodist Church in Toddville. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family inurnment at...
Frances E Wilson (Entas)
Apr 20, 2009
Frances E. Wilson, 90 of Dundee, died April 20, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. There will be no services, scattering of cremains will be at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa is in charge of arrangement. Frances was born October 31, 1918, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Lubin)...
Forrest Leon Mccalley
Apr 20, 2009
Forrest Leon McCalley, 97, a resident of Rock Ridge Care Center in Shellsburg, formerly of Alburnett, died at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Monday, April 20, 2009. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Dan Peterson. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009,...
Dale Wendt
Apr 20, 2009
Dale Wendt, 81 of 1630 Timberland Ct. NW, Cedar Rapids, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, by Pastor David Bissell. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Edward James "Jim" Ironside
Apr 20, 2009
Edward James “Jim” Ironside, 81, a resident of Summit Point, 3505 English Glen, Marion, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at his home, following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 at St. John’s Church in Coggon by Father Wayne Droessler. The family will greet friends from 4 - 8 p.m., Thursday, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...
Leona Irene Stephenson
Apr 20, 2009
Leona I. Stephenson, 98, of Rowley, Iowa, died Monday, April 20, 2009, in her home. Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. Leo Andersen. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Walker Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Marjorie...
Edward C. Freeman
Apr 20, 2009
Edward C. Freeman, 83, of Center Point, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, from emphysema. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at First Christian Church in Center Point by Rev. John Caughron, Rev. Jeff Ginn, and Rev. Galen Banashak. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point....
Willis Jay Lillie
Apr 19, 2009
Willis Jay Lillie, 81, of 3753 Lillie Rd., Marion, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Marion Christian Church, by Rev. Dr. Robert Kunz. Following the service, a meal will be served at the church....
Lora Kay Armstrong (Armstrong)
Apr 19, 2009
Lora Kay Armstrong, 47, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 19, 2009. Survivors include her twin sister, Lisa Armstrong, Deanna (Doug) Ortberg, Robert Jr. (Nancy) Armstrong, Maria (Chuck) Downin, Mark (Karla) Armstrong, Paul Armstrong, Joyce McLaud, many nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Chris Fredrickson. She was preceded in death by her mother; a...
Alma A. Balderston (Machacek)
Apr 18, 2009
Alma A. Balderston, 97, formerly of Alburnett and Marion, died at Rockridge Care Center in Shellsburg, Saturday, April 18, 2009. Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Missionary Pastor Bob Taber will officiate at the Celebration of Life service. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009...
Gaylord A. Sacora
Apr 17, 2009
Gaylord A. Sacora, 88, a resident of Rockridge Care Center in Shellsburg, died there on Friday, April 17, 2009. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg by Rev. Larry Rogers. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Burial: Urbana Memorial Cemetery with military...
George Wesley Bare
Apr 16, 2009
George Wesley Bare, 88, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, died there, Thursday, April 16, 2009 following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial: Spencer’s Grove...
Thomas Jamie "Tj" Parmer
Apr 16, 2009
Thomas Jamie “TJ” Parmer, 44, of 3130 Pioneer Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at home. Per TJ’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services at this time. Private family inurnment will take place at Coggon Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion....
Glenn H. Freeman, Jr.
Apr 15, 2009
Glenn H. Freeman, Jr., of Walker, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at home, following a short illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point by Rev. Del Bear. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Walker Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Wendy Freeman of Gillett,...
Denver G. Page
Apr 15, 2009
Denver G. Page, 87, of Marion, died peacefully April 15, 2009, at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held at Murdoch Funeral Home in Central City on Friday, April 17, 2009, from 4:30p.m.-7:30 p.m. A private graveside funeral will be held on Monday, April 20, 2009, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Central City. Denver was born on December 30,...
Donald Wayne "Don" Thompson
Apr 14, 2009
Donald Wayne “Don” Thompson, 80, of Springville, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his home, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Maranatha Bible Church, 701 25th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Aaron Telecky. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch...
Lester Louis "Les" Stroschein
Apr 14, 2009
Lester Louis Stroschein, 65, of 400 Lindale Dr., Marion, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at home. Services: 10:30a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Elkader....