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Sarah Jane Thomas
Nov 20, 2023
Sarah Jane Thomas, 54, formerly of Center Point and Walker, Iowa, died November 20, 2023, at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney, Iowa where she was loved, cherished, and received excellent care for the past three years. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation assisted the family. The family will greet guests starting at 9:30 a.m. at Walker United Methodist Church on...
Sandra Phelps
Nov 16, 2023
Sandra Phelps, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
William Dean Thomas
Nov 14, 2023
William “Bill” Dean Thomas, 92, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, with his family by his side. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the...
Wendy Sue (Krebs) Scheer
Nov 13, 2023
Wendy Sue (Krebs) Scheer, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service may be...
Georgia Marie Frohner
Nov 12, 2023
Longtime Gretna, Nebraska resident, Georgia Frohner, 102, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023. A private family service and burial took place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, in Maxwell, Nebraska. Georgia, born April 21, 1921, grew up on a farm in Prague, Nebraska. She couldn’t have imagined that after high school she would be building airplanes to support the...
Johnny L. Rudish
Nov 11, 2023
Johnny L. Rudish, 70, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Veteran’s Day at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with service to follow. There will be full military honors by...
Darrel Gommels
Nov 11, 2023
Darrel Gommels, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2023. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be held at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home on Wilson Ave. from 5 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023. Memorial Services: 9:30 a.m. Nov 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha,...
Timothy J. Croskey
Nov 10, 2023
Timothy J. Croskey, 69, of Manchester, passed away in his sleep at his home on Friday, November 10, 2023. Per his wishes, Tim was cremated. The immediate family is attending the Hawkeye game on August 31, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium, as it was always a tradition to celebrate his birthday at the home opening game at Kinnick Stadium. Tim's 70th...
Mary Louise Burns
Nov 10, 2023
Mary Louise Burns, 74, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home. The family will greet friends from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Mary was born on December 29,...
Lee A. Walker
Nov 10, 2023
Lee A. Walker, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, November 10, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Lee was born...
Paul "Mike" Garner
Nov 9, 2023
Paul “Mike” Garner, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors...
Merlyn "Andy" Viggo Andersen
Nov 9, 2023
Merlyn “Andy” Viggo Andersen, 85, of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church, Reverend Mathew Vesey officiating. Burial with Military Honors...
Hazel Louise Barthelmes
Nov 8, 2023
Hazel Louise Barthelmes, 102, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Coggon, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday. Inurnment...
Bill Everett Nielson
Nov 8, 2023
William “Bill” Everett Nielson, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. Bill was...
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Carson
Nov 7, 2023
Robert “Bob” Lloyd Carson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Larry Donner
Nov 6, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Donner, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. November 17, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. November 18, 2023, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
Marilyn Jean Benesh
Nov 6, 2023
Marilyn Jean Benesh, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on...
William "Bill" Emmett Kemp
Nov 5, 2023
William “Bill” Emmett Kemp, 93, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Marion American Legion Post 298, located at 625 31st Street in Marion. Private...
James Joseph Hargrafen
Nov 5, 2023
James Joseph Hargrafen, 72, formerly of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, with an Additional Visitation from...
Edith Rose Blok
Nov 4, 2023
Edith “Rose” Blok 97 a long-time resident of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully the morning of November 4th, 2023, at Summit Pointe Senior Living Center. Rose was born the middle of three daughters to Frank and Bertha (Fleenor) Reed on January 1st, 1926, in Clarinda, Iowa. Rose graduated from Clarinda High School and went on to attend the University of...
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