Obituaries

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Burton Herbert "Rocky" Moore

Burton Herbert "Rocky" Moore

Mar 12, 2009

Burton H. “Rocky” Moore, 55, of Delhi, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. A Prayer Service will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Delhi, by Rev. John Kramer. Scattering of his cremains will be at a later date in West Brook, Maine....

Alice Mae Boehm (Ray)

Alice Mae Boehm (Ray)

Mar 10, 2009

Alice M. Boehm, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, Tuesday, March 10, 2009, after a sudden illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by Rev. Dr. T. Edwards Breed and Vicar Debbie Thompson. The family will greet friends one hour before the service on...

Sandra Kay Robbins (Wistrick)

Sandra Kay Robbins (Wistrick)

Mar 10, 2009

Sandra Kay Robbins, 67, of Coggon, went to be with her Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, by Chaplain Jeremy Hudson. The family will greet friends from 9 ?" 11 a.m. Saturday at the...

Austin Conner Folken

Austin Conner Folken

Mar 10, 2009

Austin Conner Folken, infant son of Luke and Katie Folken of Springville, was born silently into this world on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Springville United Methodist Church by Rev. John Keizer. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services Saturday at the church....

Kelly Jo Koch (Brown)

Kelly Jo Koch (Brown)

Mar 10, 2009

Kelly J. Koch, age 49, died March 10, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kelly was born on November 16, 1959 in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Joyce (nee: Peters) and the late Robert Brown. Having been raised in Sterling Heights, Kelly graduated from Warren High School Class of 1978. After high school Kelly worked many jobs...

J. Richard "Red" Carley

J. Richard "Red" Carley

Mar 9, 2009

J. R. “Red” Carley, 81, of 2685 25th Ave. Marion, died at home, Monday, March 9, 2009, after a very brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Central City, by Rev. Nick Needham. The family will greet friends at 9 a.m. before the service in Central City. A visitation will...

Deloris Ann Williams

Deloris Ann Williams

Mar 9, 2009

Deloris A. Williams, 65, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, from heart complications. Per Deloris’ wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. She is survived by her husband, David Williams; son Douglas (Angela) Williams of Marion; and two grandchildren, Ethan...

Clementine M "Clem" Young (Offerman)

Clementine M "Clem" Young (Offerman)

Mar 8, 2009

Clementine “Clem” M. Young, 77 of Earlville, died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Dubuque Mercy Medical Center following a sudden illness. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Family will greet friends from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 where there will...

Richard Norbert Steffen

Richard Norbert Steffen

Mar 8, 2009

Richard N. Steffen, 80, of Earlville, Iowa died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Family will greet friends from 2 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 with a scripture service...

Delbert Richard "Del" Roth

Delbert Richard "Del" Roth

Mar 7, 2009

Delbert Richard Roth, 77, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends Friday, March 13, 2009 from 4 ?" 8 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation...

Barbara M. Stepanek (Dunn)

Barbara M. Stepanek (Dunn)

Mar 5, 2009

Barbara M. Stepanek, 72, of Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids, died there, Thursday, March 5, 2009, following a long illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dennis Cahill. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Marie J. Koutny (Milota)

Marie J. Koutny (Milota)

Mar 5, 2009

Marie J. Milota Koutny, 95, of ManorCare, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the care center, following a short illness. Services: 10 a.m. Monday March 9, 2009 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Bob Dagit. The family will greet friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009. Burial: Czech National Cemetery,...

Leo L. Hayes

Leo L. Hayes

Mar 5, 2009

Leo L. Hayes, 85, of Central City, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, where the family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. Survivors include his children,...

Immogene Matilda (Hildebrand) McCallum

Immogene Matilda (Hildebrand) McCallum

Mar 4, 2009

Immogene M. McCallum, 76, of 1837 8th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, following a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, in Cedar Rapids, by Father Mark Reasoner. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Doris Evelyn Hinchliffe (Kitchen)

Doris Evelyn Hinchliffe (Kitchen)

Mar 3, 2009

Doris Evelyn (Kitchen) Hinchliffe, 79, of Bertram, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 -7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Campbell Cemetery in Bertram. Survivors...

Gregory Van Roosevelt

Gregory Van Roosevelt

Mar 3, 2009

Gregory V. Roosevelt, 61, of Shueyville, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in his home following a short battle with cancer. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Fairfax, by Father Dustin Vu. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids,...

Robert Roscoe "Bob" Kinkead

Robert Roscoe "Bob" Kinkead

Mar 1, 2009

Robert Roscoe “Bob” Kinkead, 67, of Cedar Rapids, died at St. Luke’s Hospital on March 1, 2009. The family will greet friends from 5 ?" 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, where memories of Bob will be shared at 6 p.m. Per Bob’s request, dress will be casual. Private family...

Alice M. Leonard

Alice M. Leonard

Feb 28, 2009

Alice Leonard, 89, of 3410 12th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hiawatha. There will be no visitation. Private Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Louise Mary Nakae (Budan)

Louise Mary Nakae (Budan)

Feb 28, 2009

Louise Mary Budan Nakae, 81, of Winnetka, CA, formerly of Earlville, died February 28th in Northridge, CA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Herbert Tegeler. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earlville. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Earlville are in...

James Wesley Olver

James Wesley Olver

Feb 27, 2009

James W. Olver, 70, of 1403 4th Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, February 27, 2009, in his home following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. William Jamison. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at the...