Obituaries
All Obituaries
Todd William Evans
May 12, 2023
Todd William Evans, 47, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed unexpectedly Friday, May 12, 2023. A visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life will follow from 12 - 3 p.m. at 1 Holiday Lodge Road in North Liberty, Iowa. Todd was...
Theodore 'Ted' H. Smyth
May 10, 2023
Theodore H. “Ted” Smyth, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa went to be with the Family of Christ in Heaven on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, following a good life. A visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. The funeral service will take place at 10...
Michael William Corrie Ehlert
May 10, 2023
Michael William Corrie Ehlert, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Mike was born February 21, 1964,...
Lucille E. Smock
May 9, 2023
Lucille E. Smock, 99, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m....
Jerry S. Appleton
May 8, 2023
Jerry S. Appleton, 73, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet guests from 9 - 11 a.m. June 2, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service with military honors will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home....
Fae Ann Johnson
May 7, 2023
Fae Ann Johnson, 66, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Fae was born on September 5, 1956, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter...
John Jeffrey Duncombe
May 7, 2023
John J. Duncombe, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. John will be remembered in a private family ceremony at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. John was a...
Marilyn Louise Kester
May 6, 2023
Marilyn Louise Kester, 78, of Marion, Iowa, died peacefully on May 6, 2023. Family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Cremation will follow visitation and a Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She was born on May 21, 1944,...
Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker
May 6, 2023
Kathryn Ellie (Blanchett) Baker, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The family will greet friends from 12 - 3 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids. Private burial will be held at Anderson Cemetery in Swisher, Iowa. Kathryn was born to Henry and Pauline (McKinney) Akers...
John Botkin
May 5, 2023
John C. Botkin, 88, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Views Senior Living Center in Marion. John was born May 30th, 1934, in Maquoketa, Iowa to Charles and Grace Botkin. He graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1951. John continued his education at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, earning a Bachelor...
Kevin B. Fagle
May 5, 2023
Kevin B. Fagle, 73, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away May 5, 2023, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As per Kevin’s request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Kevin was born January 2, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Wesley and Viola (Ondler) Fagle. In 1968, he...
James 'Jamey' Wolfe
May 5, 2023
James “Jamey” Wolfe, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took his final checkered flag on Friday, May 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. The family will greet friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Jamey, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, owned and operated...
Ruthann (Mitts) Van Bogart
May 5, 2023
Ruthann (Mitts) Van Bogart, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Elgin, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial: Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa. Ruthann...
Lavern Michael Silver
May 5, 2023
LaVern Silver, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home. In agreement with his wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City is assisting the family. LaVern was born on June 24, 1951, in Central...
Beverly 'Bev' Pisarik
May 3, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Pisarik, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids, with sharing time to begin at 2:30 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar...
Cheryl Layne Corey
May 2, 2023
Cheryl Layne Corey, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A reception will follow burial at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in...
Dennis 'Denny' John Schmidt
Apr 30, 2023
Dennis “Denny” John Schmidt passed away the evening of Sunday, April 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2 - 4 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood located at 520 Wilson Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids. Military...
David L. Marner Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
David L. Marner, Sr., 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took the hand of Jesus on Sunday, April 30, 2023. To God be the glory! “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A celebration of David’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on June 7, 2023, at Antioch...
Gloria Ann Mason
Apr 30, 2023
Gloria Ann Delbridge Mason, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at The Views of Marion surrounded by the love of family. Her death resulted from complications of a stroke she experienced several months ago at her home of over 20 years in Fairfax, Iowa. Gloria was born on July 24, 1946, in Macomb, Illinois. The first eight years...
Jerald Eugene Davis
Apr 28, 2023
Jerald Davis, 85, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on April 28, 2023. A graveside prayer service will be held in Algona, Iowa, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Calvary Cemetery. Jerald Eugene Davis was born May 14, 1937, in Burt, Iowa, the son of Charles and Ruby Davis. Jerry graduated from high school and then enlisted...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Iowa. With services throughout Iowa that are updated regularly. Find local Iowa obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
