Obituaries

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Ernest George Ronnebaum

Ernest George Ronnebaum

Mar 6, 2010

Ernest George Ronnebaum, of Earlville, Iowa, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the age of 85. He was currently a resident of Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, officiated by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Friends may call from 2 to 8...

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Robert W. "Bob" Hodges

Mar 5, 2010

Robert W. “Bob” Hodges, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, of an episode of the heart. Services: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Leonard Ranson. The family will greet friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial:...

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Ruth A. Gorshe (West)

Mar 5, 2010

Ruth A. Gorshe, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center of complications after surgery, while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland and eldest daughter, Angela Marie Allen. Ruth is survived by her children, Virginia “Kay” Fisher, Arcadia, FL; Robert (Marla) of Boone; Mike (Nancy) of Denver,...

Virgil R Richmond

Virgil R Richmond

Mar 3, 2010

Virgil R. Richmond, 81, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away on March 13, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa following a short illness. A memorial service for Virgil Richmond will be held at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Virgil was born June 11, 1928 to Fred and...

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Marlene J. Torrey (Harvey)

Mar 3, 2010

Marlene J. Torrey, 77, of 2425 Tamarac Dr., Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in her home following an extended illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her husband, Tom, of Marion; 3 daughters, Roxanne (Greg) Stasch of Marshalltown, Vickie (Allen) Stainbrook of Vinton,...

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Ruth D. Duran (Finley)

Mar 2, 2010

Ruth D. Duran, 80, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Illini Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Blvd., Marion, IA, by Rev. Brice Hughes. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be served....

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Leone Coons (Wolmutt)

Mar 2, 2010

Velma Leone (Wolmutt) Coons, 102, of Springville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her loving family. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, rural Marion, by Rev. H. Burr Bryant. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral...

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Shirley Eilene Wilcox (Waddle)

Mar 2, 2010

Shirley E. Wilcox, 73, of 4208 Northwood Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. Kerrin Kirkpatrick. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Urbana...

Jeffry Allen Knight

Jeffry Allen Knight

Mar 1, 2010

Jeffry A. Knight, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 1, 2010, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2204 26th Street N.W., Cedar Rapids. Memorial Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors...

Wayne Tipton

Wayne Tipton

Mar 1, 2010

F. Wayne Tipton, 82, of Marion, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Becky High, with military honors. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Family Inurnment:...

Donald A. Wilson

Donald A. Wilson

Feb 28, 2010

Donald “Donnie” A. Wilson, 58, of Robins, Iowa, died suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of heart disease. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at...

Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Robert Max "Bob" Hughes

Feb 28, 2010

Robert “Bob” M. Hughes, 63, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, February 28, 2010. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Greg) Hagensick and Lisa Hughes; a brother, James Hughes; a sister, Margaret (James) Mulholland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob was born January 28, 1947, the son of James and Genevieve (Smith) Hughes in Ottumwa. Bob...

David Edward Irvin

David Edward Irvin

Feb 27, 2010

David E. Irvin, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, succumbed to his long fight with cancer on February 27, 2010. Services with Masonic Rites: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Leonard Ranson. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home....

Gerald J. Hilby

Gerald J. Hilby

Feb 27, 2010

Gerald J. Hilby, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. John Flaherty. Visitation will be after 10:00 am Thursday at the church. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Daisy Elaine Munier (Morehouse)

Feb 27, 2010

Daisy Elaine (Morehouse) Munier, 93, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. John Louk. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial...

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Bernice Marie "Bea" Kohl (Wombacher)

Feb 26, 2010

Bernice “Bea” Marie Kohl, 87, a resident of Northbrook Manor, Cedar Rapids, died there Friday, February 26, 2010. Services: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7, Monday, March 1, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Parnell. Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Nancy)...

Alan Eugene Walton

Alan Eugene Walton

Feb 25, 2010

Alan E. Walton, 54, of Toddville, Iowa, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, surrounded by his family after suffering a massive stroke on Wednesday. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Chapel at 520 Wilson Avenue S.W., at 10:00 a.m., with Dr. Leonard Ranson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Richard Dean Burger

Richard Dean Burger

Feb 24, 2010

Richard Dean Burger, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in the Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Private services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Burial: Linwood...

Joseph Lyle Steggall

Joseph Lyle Steggall

Feb 22, 2010

Joseph Lyle Steggall, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 22, 2010, at his home. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010, at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas (Sandra) Dupler of Cedar Rapids and Roger (Caryle) Steggall of Cedar Rapids; a half-sister, Margaret Dumas of Cedar Rapids;...

Gary Leroy Nelson

Gary Leroy Nelson

Feb 21, 2010

Gary L. Nelson, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, in his home. Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...