Obituaries

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William 'Bill' A. Nelson

William 'Bill' A. Nelson

Sep 26, 2023

William A. “Bill” Nelson, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. A visitation will be held from 12 - 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service with Military Honors will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Linwood Cemetery in...

Nancy Sue Langfitt

Nancy Sue Langfitt

Sep 24, 2023

Nancy Sue Langfitt was born on January 22, 1939, and passed this life on September 24, 2023, at the age of 84 in Cedar Park, Texas. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Courtney (Brad), Jolene Peck (John); daughter-in-law, Amanda Langfitt; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Langfitt; her daughter, Lesa...

Shirley Bradford-Frondle

Shirley Bradford-Frondle

Sep 22, 2023

Shirley Bradford-Frondle, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. The family will greet friends from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Shirley was born July 4, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Carey) Walker. She graduated from Washington High School....

Patrick Edward Peterson

Patrick Edward Peterson

Sep 19, 2023

Patrick “Pep” Peterson, 65, of Central City, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, due to injuries from a fall. Visitation: Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 9 a.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Marion, with funeral services at 10 a.m. Burial following at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Pep was...

Robert R. Beck

Robert R. Beck

Sep 18, 2023

Robert R. Beck, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Robert was born September 11, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Ray and...

Patricia Ann Snider

Patricia Ann Snider

Sep 18, 2023

Patricia Ann Snider, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Pat was born...

Connie R. Clifton

Connie R. Clifton

Sep 17, 2023

Connie R. (Harbach) Clifton, 82, of Earlville, most recently of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Azria Health-Winterset. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Earlville United Parish. Family will great friends 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville. Additional visitation...

Ray Gilbert Batchelder

Ray Gilbert Batchelder

Sep 17, 2023

Ray G. Batchelder, 85, of Central City, Iowa, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the funeral...

Thomas E. Kriz

Thomas E. Kriz

Sep 16, 2023

Thomas E. Kriz, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m....

Mary Lou Kraciun

Mary Lou Kraciun

Sep 15, 2023

Mary Lou Kraciun, 88, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Grand Living at Indian Creek in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be no services held at this time. Private family inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Clinton. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family...

Dean H. Raddatz

Dean H. Raddatz

Sep 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean H. Raddatz, 91, of Center Point, Iowa, formerly of Troy Mills, Iowa, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Cynthia Frances Stammeyer

Cynthia Frances Stammeyer

Sep 9, 2023

Cynthia F. Stammeyer, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 4949 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a vigil service...

Gary Willard Jackson

Gary Willard Jackson

Sep 7, 2023

Gary Willard Jackson 89, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home. In accordance with his wishes the casket will remain closed at all times. Private family services will be held. Gary was born...

Duane John Novotny

Duane John Novotny

Sep 7, 2023

Duane J. Novotny, 82, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Burial with full military honors will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Duane...

Elizabeth Marlene O'Rourke

Elizabeth Marlene O'Rourke

Sep 5, 2023

Marlene (Cosgrove) O’Rourke of Marion, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, after her courageous battle with cancer. The Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, Iowa, followed by burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Visitation is for 1 hour before the funeral service. Murdoch Funeral Home...

Shirley Jean Jordan

Shirley Jean Jordan

Sep 3, 2023

Shirley Jean Sills Jordan, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Private graveside service will be held at Jordan’s Grove Cemetery, in Rural Central City. Memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday,...

Marilyn Lou Falconer

Marilyn Lou Falconer

Sep 2, 2023

Marilyn Lou Falconer, 74, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home in Marion with her family by her side. The family will greet friends from 10 - 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at New Life Community Church in Marion. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. with a luncheon following the...

Frederick Lawrence Lutz Jr.

Frederick Lawrence Lutz Jr.

Sep 2, 2023

Frederick “Fred” Lawrence Lutz Jr., 76, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Theodore Robert Deeds

Theodore Robert Deeds

Sep 1, 2023

Theodore Robert Deeds, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, September 1, 2023. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Mount Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. Ted was born September 19, 1934, in Whitsett, Pennsylvania, the son of Catherine (Kidweiler) and John G....

Marie L Neuhaus

Marie L Neuhaus

Aug 31, 2023

Marie L. Neuhaus, 98, of Manchester formerly of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, with Scripture Service at 3:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Private family burial will be held at St....