Obituaries

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Christopher Allen Clark

Christopher Allen Clark

Jul 29, 2009

Christopher Allen Clark, 30, born September 6, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, drowned while jet skiing at the roller dam in the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids. A memory service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at the...

Juanita June "June" Conrey

Juanita June "June" Conrey

Jul 29, 2009

June Conrey, 69, of Marion, died gracefully after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice Home of Mercy in Hiawatha. Per June’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Survivors include her son, Geoffrey (Barb) Rigabar of St. Louis Missouri; her daughter, Desiree (Clay) Brown of...

Marlene Ann Eastman (Poppe)

Marlene Ann Eastman (Poppe)

Jul 29, 2009

Marlene Ann Vesey Eastman, 70, of 4113 High Woods Drive, Center Point, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, of cancer. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by Chaplain Christine Wagner-Hecht. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the...

John A. Gitzy

John A. Gitzy

Jul 28, 2009

Dr. John A. Gitzy, 75, of 1434 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. At his request, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. A private family burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery,...

Ricky G "Rick" Schmidt

Ricky G "Rick" Schmidt

Jul 28, 2009

Ricky G. Schmidt, 56, formerly of Delhi, Iowa died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Austin, TX, from cancer. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 4 at the Delhi United Methodist Church by Rev. Lorraine Hartman. Family will greet friends from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, August 3 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home, Earlville, Iowa, and for one...

Cecilia Evelyn Mckinley

Cecilia Evelyn Mckinley

Jul 27, 2009

Cecilia Evelyn McKinley, died in her parents’ arms at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Monday, July 27th, 2009. Services: 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Noelle Andrew. The family will greet friends from 3- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery....

Garland Don ""Gary"" Daugherty

Garland Don ""Gary"" Daugherty

Jul 26, 2009

Gary Don Daugherty, 65, died Sunday, July 26, 2009. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Bill Harnish Survivors include wife, Mary; mother, Norma; children, John (Judy) Eichacker, Mary “Pixie” Green, David (Jennifer) Eichacker, Amy (Mark) Dean, and Kat Eichacker; grandchildren, Charley Eichacker and Samantha Upchurch; brother,...

Timothy A. Prior

Timothy A. Prior

Jul 25, 2009

Timothy Prior, 28, of Urbana and Wildomar, California, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, July 30, 2009, 5 to 10 p.m., Bever Park Pavilion in Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Tim is survived by his parents, Steve and Kathy Prior; his brother, Travis (Salina) Prior; his girlfriend, Julie; and his...

Mark M. Taylor

Mark M. Taylor

Jul 24, 2009

Mark M. Taylor, 46, of Toddville, Iowa, a lifelong resident of Linn County, died Friday, July 24, 2009, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at First Assembly of God Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Darran Whiting. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Barbara Ann Tompkins (Kovarik)

Barbara Ann Tompkins (Kovarik)

Jul 24, 2009

Barbara A. Tompkins, 58, of 4038 Hummingbird Lane, Hiawatha, Iowa, died Friday, July 24, 2009, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by. Glenn Becker. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Louise I. Wortman (Simpson)

Louise I. Wortman (Simpson)

Jul 23, 2009

Louise Wortman, 90, of Marion, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids due to complications after abdominal surgery. Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Burial will follow at Wilcox Cemetery, Anamosa. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the funeral...

Thomas Lyle "Lyle" Parker

Thomas Lyle "Lyle" Parker

Jul 21, 2009

Thomas “Lyle” Parker, 91, a resident of The Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, formerly of Central City, died at the Veteran’s Home, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Center Point Road Church of Christ at Midway by Robert Lukenbill. The family will greet friends 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home...

Mary Patricia Soden (Riffey)

Mary Patricia Soden (Riffey)

Jul 20, 2009

Mary Patricia Soden, 88, a resident of West Ridge Care Center, died there Monday, July 20, 2009, after a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2009, at Kenwood Park Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Laura Smith. The family will greet friends from 5 ?" 8 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Thelma Marie Jackson (Wellman)

Thelma Marie Jackson (Wellman)

Jul 20, 2009

Thelma Marie Jackson, 88, a resident of Willow Gardens and formerly of 2465 3rd Avenue in Marion, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2009, trusting completely in the certainty of Heaven. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, led by Thelma’s grandson, Rob Jackson. The family will greet friends...

Thomas Joseph Schwinn

Thomas Joseph Schwinn

Jul 19, 2009

Rev. Thomas J. Schwinn, a resident of DeSoto, Wisconsin, died peacefully in Gunderson Hospital in LaCrosse, on Sunday, July 19, 2009, He was 77 years old. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Fairfax, by Archbishop Daniel Kucera OSB. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at the church, where visitation will...

Anna Marie Henderson (Probst)

Anna Marie Henderson (Probst)

Jul 19, 2009

Anna (Anne) Marie Henderson, of Bickford Cottage in Marion, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2009, at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Maxine Viola Moore (Butters)

Maxine Viola Moore (Butters)

Jul 18, 2009

Maxine Viola Moore, 85, of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, 200 Clive Drive S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully into the arms of the Angels on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her family. Services: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev....

Muriel Irene Kelly (Thomas)

Muriel Irene Kelly (Thomas)

Jul 17, 2009

Muriel Thomas Kelly, 85, a resident of Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids, and formerly of Cedar Rapids and Chicago, died there Friday, July 17, 2009. Services: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, conducted by Tom Fogle where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Private Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Iowa....

Mildred E. Simonsen (Webster)

Mildred E. Simonsen (Webster)

Jul 17, 2009

Mildred E. Simonsen, 91, of Marion, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion, following a long illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Marion Christian Church in Marion by Rev. Robert Bromley. The family will greet friends 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Burial:...

Jerry Akers "Jerry" Akers

Jerry Akers "Jerry" Akers

Jul 16, 2009

Jerry Akers, Jr., 95, of Central City, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of surgery. Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Central City, conducted by Rev. Leo & Sherri Andersen. The family will greet friends from 5 ?" 8 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2009 at...