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Angela Fowler

Angela Fowler

Dec 13, 2023

Angela Fowler, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at the funeral home. Angela was born December 7, 1970, in Iowa City, Iowa, the...

Gary Michael Sheriff

Gary Michael Sheriff

Dec 12, 2023

Gary Sheriff, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids under hospice care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Gary was born...

Mary Rita Greiner

Mary Rita Greiner

Dec 12, 2023

Mary Rita Greiner, 80, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Scripture Service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church in...

Lisa Marie Wutzke-Mcclenic

Lisa Marie Wutzke-Mcclenic

Dec 12, 2023

Lisa Marie Wutzke-McClenic, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 12 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Lisa was born October 31, 1975, in Cedar...

Adar Gael Robles Vargas

Adar Gael Robles Vargas

Dec 11, 2023

Adar Gael Robles Vargas, 2, a precious and beloved soul, departed from this world on Monday, December 11, 2023, leaving a profound void in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....

Victor Wallace Pittman

Victor Wallace Pittman

Dec 11, 2023

Victor Wallace Pittman, 93, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home. Family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held come spring in northern Minnesota to inter Victor and Marlene’s remains in...

Bartt Freeman

Bartt Freeman

Dec 11, 2023

Bartt Freeman, 61, of Walker, Iowa, died Monday, December 11, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Walker Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family. Bartt was born September 7, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Irene (Turkal) and Glenn Freeman,...

Catherine Joyce (Rudd) Jackson

Catherine Joyce (Rudd) Jackson

Dec 9, 2023

Catherine Joyce (Rudd) Jackson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Catherine was born October 12, 1951, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of Loris “Bill” and Ona “Angeline” (Herteen) Rudd....

Lois Irene Renter

Lois Irene Renter

Dec 9, 2023

Lois Irene Renter, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services held. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, Iowa. Lois was born on October 23, 1929, in...

Paul Dwight Hoffman

Paul Dwight Hoffman

Dec 7, 2023

Paul Dwight Hoffman, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, two days before his birthday, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, where a Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m....

Wilma Margaret Hatch

Wilma Margaret Hatch

Dec 7, 2023

Wilma Margaret Hatch, 98, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, at Manchester Methodist Church with the Reverend...

Elaine "Sandy" Sandra Akerly

Elaine "Sandy" Sandra Akerly

Dec 6, 2023

Elaine Sandra “Sandy” Akerly, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Lamont, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time. Her family is planning a celebration of Sandy’s life, which will be held next year in 2024. Private committal services...

David 'Dave' L. Facion Jr.

David 'Dave' L. Facion Jr.

Dec 6, 2023

David “Dave” L. Facion, Jr., 43 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023. The family will host services with a visitation on Tuesday December 12, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at St Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1340 3rd Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December...

Pauline Mary Randall

Pauline Mary Randall

Dec 5, 2023

Pauline Mary Randall, 100, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St....

Charles James Hennessey

Charles James Hennessey

Dec 5, 2023

Charles James Hennessey, also known as “Chuck” or “Jim” passed away at his home peacefully with his family December 5, 2023, at the age of 82. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Charles was Born on August 8, 1941, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Charles William and Evamae Ilena Herrin Hennessey. He married...

Betty K. Coquillette

Betty K. Coquillette

Dec 4, 2023

Betty K. Coquillette, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 4, 2023. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Betty was born August 27, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Della (Lassere) Hart and Walter Kraus Sr....

Michael Duane O'Brien

Michael Duane O'Brien

Dec 4, 2023

Michael Duane O’Brien, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 4, 2023. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Michael was born April 16, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Derald and Vivian (Vesey) O’Brien. He graduated from Washington High School. Michael served in the United States Army from 1968-71. He worked for...

Denny A. Mcdonnell

Denny A. Mcdonnell

Dec 3, 2023

Denny A. McDonnell, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at...

William "Will" Whittaker Bryan

William "Will" Whittaker Bryan

Dec 3, 2023

William “Will” Whittaker Bryan, 59, of Shellsburg, Iowa, formerly of Springville, Iowa and Melbourne, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023, while visiting Bloomington, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Springville Methodist Church in Springville, with a Memorial Service following. Per Will’s wishes his remains were cremated and a private...

Korey Sawma

Korey Sawma

Dec 3, 2023

Korey Sawma, 34, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point assisted the family. Korey was born April 12, 1989, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ronald Sawma and Amy (Horn) Penley. He worked in construction. Korey loved...