Obituaries

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Kevin Paul Dawson

Kevin Paul Dawson

Aug 25, 2008

Kevin Paul Dawson, 51, of 214 Troy Street SW, Cedar Rapids, died Monday, August 25, 2008, in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dr. Terry Seufferlein of Central Church of Christ. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids Survivors include his children, Ryne Dawson and Renee Dawson,...

Raymond A. Duball

Raymond A. Duball

Aug 23, 2008

Raymond A. Duball, 87, of 1830 Mallory Street SW, Cedar Rapids, went to live with the Lord, Saturday, August 23, 2008. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,...

Anne Viktor

Anne Viktor

Aug 20, 2008

Anne Viktor, 87, of rural Mt. Vernon, passed on early Wednesday morning, August 20, 2008. She grew up on a farm near Ely, Iowa then Toddville, then Palo. She married Paul Viktor May 14, 1946 at the Little Brown Church outside of Nashua, Iowa. They moved to the farm northwest of Mt. Vernon in February, 1948, where she lived for...

Richard Dean Jorgensen

Richard Dean Jorgensen

Aug 19, 2008

Richard D. Jorgensen, 78, of Walford, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in his home following a long illness. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor David Mosher. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Ingrid...

Helen Alice Opfer (Holderness)

Helen Alice Opfer (Holderness)

Aug 18, 2008

Helen A. Opfer, 78, of Central City, died at Linn Manor Care Center, Monday, August 18, 2008. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Central City, by Rev. Nick Needham. The family will greet friends from 4 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, Iowa. Burial:...

Constantine L. "Dean" Chipokas

Constantine L. "Dean" Chipokas

Aug 18, 2008

Constantine (Dean) Chipokas, 72, beloved husband of Carrol, left this life to spend eternity with God on Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Dean exemplified his stamina and love of life as he dealt with his cancer. A celebration of Dean’s life will be shared at his funeral services, 10:00 a.m....

Seldon R. Beckett

Seldon R. Beckett

Aug 18, 2008

Seldon R. Beckett, 79, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, died Monday August 18, 2008 at Northbrook Manor following an extended illness. Private family graveside services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Friday August 29, 2008. Survivors include his daughter Terry Lage and husband Patrick of Marion, seven grandchildren and...

Steven John Buh

Steven John Buh

Aug 18, 2008

Steven J. Buh, 52, of 1445 17th Ave., Marion, died, Monday, August 18, 2008, near Orange City, Iowa as a result of an automobile accident. Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Marion, by Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends from 2 - 4, Friday at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral...

Kathleen Ella "Kathy" Mangold (Mcnamara)

Kathleen Ella "Kathy" Mangold (Mcnamara)

Aug 17, 2008

Kathleen “Kathy” E. Mangold, 72, of Ryan, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at her home after a lengthy illness. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ryan, with Rev. Greg Bahl officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the...

Courtland John "Chip" Chapman

Courtland John "Chip" Chapman

Aug 17, 2008

Courtland “Chip” Chapman, 70, of Manchester, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City following a sudden illness. A Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manchester with Rev. John Flaherty. Family will greet friends from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at...

Fred David Loynachan

Fred David Loynachan

Aug 16, 2008

Fred David Loynachan, 82, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, died there Saturday, August 16, 2008. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, by Rev. Howard Chapman. Inurnment Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2008 at Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Cornelia; a son, Tim (Brita) Loynachan of Marion; a...

Charles R Chase

Charles R Chase

Aug 15, 2008

Charles R. Chase, 82, of Fairfax, Iowa, formerly of 2212 D Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, died Friday, August 15, 2008, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Military honors by American Legion Hanford Post #5....

Janet L. Krehbiel (Warnock)

Janet L. Krehbiel (Warnock)

Aug 13, 2008

Janet L. Krehbiel, 72, of Marion, was welcomed home by her angels, Wednesday, August 13, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Marion by Rev. Linda Livingston. A time of gathering will follow the service. Survivors include her husband, Marvin of...

Twila Deane Kinnison (Ruff)

Twila Deane Kinnison (Ruff)

Aug 13, 2008

Twila Deane Kinnison, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Visitation will be Friday, August 15, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at the Eagleville Christian Church in Eagleville, Missouri, with burial...

Lloyd H. Mobbs

Lloyd H. Mobbs

Aug 12, 2008

Lloyd H. Mobbs, 95, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2008, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Father John Gossman. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. There will be no burial. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Mobbs of Marion,...

Mitchell Alan Horak

Mitchell Alan Horak

Aug 12, 2008

Mitchell Alan Horak, 7, of Springville, was raised up into the loving arms of his Papa Vernon, Grandma Minger, Grandma T., and Elmer Murphy on August 12, 2008. Mitchell was doing what he loved most, farming with his Dad and Papa Rusty. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Springville Presbyterian Church by Rev....

Charles W. Hemphill

Charles W. Hemphill

Aug 11, 2008

Charles W. Hemphill, 72, of 1419 12th Street, Marion, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. In accordance with Charles wishes, he was cremated and there will...

Lavonne "Bonnie" Mumm-Carlson

Lavonne "Bonnie" Mumm-Carlson

Aug 11, 2008

LaVonne “Bonnie” Mumm-Carlson, 70, was lost to us on Monday, August 11, 2008. She spent her final months at her daughter’s residence and was surrounded by loved ones during her final hours. She and Ed were displaced by the floods from their former residence of 420 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008, at Murdoch-Linwood...

Marie E. "Peg" Carpenter (Wenger)

Marie E. "Peg" Carpenter (Wenger)

Aug 10, 2008

Marie E. “Peg” Carpenter, 89, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids, formerly of Central City, died there Sunday, August 10, 2008. Private Family Graveside Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City by Monica Carpenter. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central...

Mary Ann Masterhan (Priebe)

Mary Ann Masterhan (Priebe)

Aug 9, 2008

Mary Ann Masterhan, 76, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, formerly of Central City, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the care center, from complications of Alzheimer’s. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Grant Hagen. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial:...