Obituaries
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Neena Miller
Aug 6, 2023
Neena Miller, 70, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to Heaven on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The family will conduct a graveside service at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Neena was born December 17, 1952, in Cedar Rapids,...
Michael Vincent Ette
Aug 5, 2023
Michael Vincent Ette, 63, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with inurnment at Keokuk National Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Michael was born on September 4,...
Charlene M. Weatherwax
Aug 5, 2023
Charlene Mae Weatherwax, 72, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Visitation for Charlene will be held, Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware, Iowa. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Reverend Matthew Vesey, officiating. The burial will take place at Pine View...
Gar Ruprecht
Aug 4, 2023
Gar Ruprecht, 81, of Solon, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. A funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery, Shueyville, Iowa. Gar was born October 11, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son...
Russell M. Roland
Aug 4, 2023
Russell M. Roland, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Russell was born October 2, 1952, in Des Moines,...
Carolyn Ann Heitz
Aug 4, 2023
Dr. Carolyn Ann Heitz, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion. Her family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023,...
Anthony 'Tony' James Brooks
Aug 3, 2023
On August 3, 2023, our beloved son, father, and brother, Anthony “Tony” James Brooks passed away. A visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with a light...
Janna M. Phelps
Aug 3, 2023
Janna M. Phelps, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, August 3, 2023. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on August 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: 2 p.m., August 15, 2023, Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa. Janna was born May 21, 1941, in Monticello, Iowa, the...
Walter 'Frank' Hartke
Aug 2, 2023
Walter “Frank” Hartke, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, with presentation of Military Honors beginning at 11 a.m. Frank was born April 14, 1945, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Fred...
John Lee Hromidko
Aug 2, 2023
John Lee Hromidko, 75, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. John was...
Walter Phillip Falcon
Aug 2, 2023
Walter Phillip Falcon, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home in his study after battling kidney failure, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. A private family service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Walter was born on September 28, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
Judith Ann Mcmahon
Aug 2, 2023
Judy McMahon learned at an early age the most important place in a home was the kitchen table. Born on March 1, 1941, in Coggon, Iowa to Joseph and Loretta Houlahan, she was taught this was the place where food was served, and familial bonds were formed. While attending school in Coggon and Ryan, she also learned it was a...
Betty Irene (Divis) Stockman
Aug 2, 2023
Betty Irene (Divis) Stockman, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Oxford, Iowa. Betty was born July 1, 1940, to...
Jan Gary Dickey
Jul 31, 2023
Jan G. Dickey, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at St. Luke’s Transitional Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023,...
Donna L. Lewis
Jul 30, 2023
Donna L. Lewis passed away July 30, 2023. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Donna Lorraine Lewis was born the daughter of Wm and Muriel (Dawson) Nieland in Vinton, Iowa on July 6, 1934. Donna, her parents, and brother moved to Keystone, Blairstown, Luzerne where her only sibling Billy died...
Dora Marie Wall
Jul 30, 2023
Dora Marie Wall, 92, a lifelong resident of Central City, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, comforted by her family and favorite country records. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. A private burial will take place at a...
Diana "Diane" Lynn Ray
Jul 30, 2023
Diana “Diane” Lynn Ray, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home. A Memorial will be held at a future date in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Diane was born on October 20, 1952, in Hopkinton, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Anna (Kirby)...
Orville Glen Nitcher
Jul 28, 2023
Orville Glen Nitcher passed away, Friday, July 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. The family will host a Celebration of Life beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Rivers Edge Christian Church, 1247 Cedar Bend St., Waterloo, Iowa 50703. Military Honors provided by Waverly American Legion and Waverly Marine Corps League following the church service will be...
Kevin John Salow
Jul 28, 2023
Kevin J. Salow, 67, formerly of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Monticello Nursing Home in Monticello, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Earlville. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville is in charge of arrangements. Kevin was born on January 27, 1956, in Manchester, Iowa, the son...
James Thomas Knudsen
Jul 26, 2023
James Thomas Knudsen, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on July 26, 2023, following a series of health issues following a stroke in 2014. James was born on April 8, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Max and Margaret (Taylor) Knudsen. James was a graduate of Luther College with a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S....