Obituaries
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Gail Vititoe
Jan 9, 2024
Gail Vititoe, 69, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Private services have been held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisted the family. Gail was born May 11, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lonnie and Dorothy (Donahue) Temple. She was united in marriage to G.F. Spears, who became her longtime love,...
Cheryl Dean Beachler
Jan 9, 2024
Cheryl Dean Beachler, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life is...
Gloria Jean Warner
Jan 8, 2024
Gloria Jean Warner, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with a Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Father Dennis Conway will officiate. Burial will follow...
Rona Rae Price
Jan 8, 2024
Rona Rae Price, 63, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is planned from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Wapsi Post 421 American Legion, located at 6 Central City Road in Central City, Iowa. Inurnment will be held...
Harold 'Keith' Wilson
Jan 7, 2024
Harold “Keith” Wilson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Keith retired from Iowa Precision Industries at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Kurtiss...
Christopher Alan Hansen
Jan 7, 2024
Christopher Alan Hansen, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Chris was born on...
Harold Wilson
Jan 7, 2024
Harold Wilson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Norma Lee Rowe
Jan 6, 2024
Norma Lee Rowe, 93, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Due to the projected winter storm, the services have been rescheduled to next week. The visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at United Parish Church in Coggon, Iowa, with a...
Kaden A. Jordan
Jan 6, 2024
Kaden A. Jordan, 21, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home. The family will host a short service beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Elks Lodge #251, 801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids with a celebration of life gathering to follow at the lodge until 4 p.m. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
Thomas Franklyn Mcmillen Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Thomas F. “Tom” McMillen, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Silver Oaks Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Tom was born on September 26, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Thomas F., Sr. and...
Velma Mae Jensen
Jan 6, 2024
Velma Mae Stone LeClere Jensen, 100, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. A celebration of Velma’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where the family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until...
Lois Evelyn Wild
Jan 5, 2024
Lois Evelyn Livingstone Wild, 98, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Pinicon Senior Living and Memory Care in Anamosa, Iowa. Due to the projected winter storm, the visitation and service for Lois have been rescheduled to next week. Friends are welcome to a visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. next Tuesday, January 16,...
Jimmy Leroy Gusta
Jan 4, 2024
Jimmy LeRoy Gusta, 81, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Per Jimmy’s wishes, no service will be held. Jimmy was born December 3, 1942, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Johnson) Gusta. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1960. Jimmy...
Victor "Vic" Leo Daman
Jan 3, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Victor “Vic” Leo Daman, age 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. His death was sudden and unexpected, yet ultimately a consequence of his long-term illness. Vic fought the good fight and we were lucky to have four years...
Josephine June Marshall
Jan 3, 2024
Josephine June Marshall, 100, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Josephine was born July 5, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Victoria Goss....
Donald Tharp
Jan 2, 2024
Donald Tharp, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids.
Ted Alan Wiles
Jan 1, 2024
Ted Alan Wiles, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home. A Visitation will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.
Larry Dewain Sherrill
Jan 1, 2024
Larry Sherrill, 80, passed away on January 1, 2024. All services have been postponed until a later date. The family would like to apologize for any inconvenience ths may have caused. Larry was a car guy, he loved to buy, drive, and sell vehicles. He worked for Quaker Oats for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy;...
Roger Allen Welty
Jan 1, 2024
Roger Allen Welty, 85, of Cedar Rapids went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a respected entrepreneur, and a believer in Christ. The family will host a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Noelridge Christian Church (7111 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) with...
Marie Gail Ellingson
Jan 1, 2024
Marie Gail (Speas) Ellingson, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away with loving family nearby, at 4:30 a.m. on, on New Years Day, Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...


