Obituaries

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Gene Elmer York

Gene Elmer York

Apr 24, 2023

Gene Elmer York, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away after complications of a stroke at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He never lost his sense of humor even to the end. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at...

Patricia A O'Loughlin

Patricia A O'Loughlin

Apr 22, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. O’Loughlin, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Peace Christian Reformed Church, located at 6600 C Avenue NE, in Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior...

John William Moander

John William Moander

Apr 22, 2023

John William Moander, 75, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, with a remembrance and special toast at 2 p.m., at Keokuk Yacht Club located at 2029 River Road, Keokuk,...

Doris Eileen Rawson

Doris Eileen Rawson

Apr 21, 2023

Doris Eileen Rawson, 82, of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Emery Place, Robins. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Walker Bible Church, Walker, Iowa. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Doris was born...

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Apr 21, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Adams, 71, of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Marion, Iowa died April 21, 2023, at her home, attended by family. She was born Elizabeth Wagoner in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbert and Velma Wagoner. Visitation: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow visitation at...

Albert Henry Beckman

Albert Henry Beckman

Apr 20, 2023

Albert Henry “Butch” Beckman, 74, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Butch was born on February 28, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Donald Arthur and Betty Marie...

Thomas J. Thomas

Thomas J. Thomas

Apr 18, 2023

Thomas J. Thomas, 95, of Evanston, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Evanston. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church located at 501 A Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Reverend Doctor Peter Andronache will officiate....

Grant Wallace Mckee

Grant Wallace Mckee

Apr 18, 2023

Grant Wallace McKee, 102, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home. A public graveside service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Troy Mills Cemetery in Troy Mills, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Grant was born near Troy Mills, IA on October 5, 1920,...

David 'Dave' Wise

David 'Dave' Wise

Apr 17, 2023

David “Dave” Wise, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died unexpectedly Monday, April 17, 2023. A visitation will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids,...

Bonita Faye (Wenger) Carpenter-Ikeda

Bonita Faye (Wenger) Carpenter-Ikeda

Apr 16, 2023

Bonita Faye (Wenger) Carpenter-Ikeda was born on March 16, 1951, and passed away April 16, 2023, at the age of 72 from cancer. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on April 27, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 28, 2023, at...

Lisa Elinor Wilkerson

Lisa Elinor Wilkerson

Apr 15, 2023

Lisa Elinor Wilkerson, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Silver Oak in Marion, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Lisa was born on December 19, 1961, in Santa Maria, California, the...

Marilyn Cooke

Marilyn Cooke

Apr 15, 2023

Marilyn Cooke, 91, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Beloit, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, after a short illness. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Maquoketa, where family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the Mass. Burial will follow that afternoon at...

Carol Suzzette Camenisch

Carol Suzzette Camenisch

Apr 15, 2023

Carol S. (Hagerman) Camenisch, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Hope Lutheran Church, located at, 2736 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carol was born on January 3, 1945,...

Janice Alderany

Janice Alderany

Apr 15, 2023

Janice Diane Alderany, 72, of Marengo, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Janice was born on January 27, 1951, in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and...

John Christian Randles

John Christian Randles

Apr 15, 2023

John Christian Randles, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the church. Burial will follow...

Joan Hannah Schneiter

Joan Hannah Schneiter

Apr 14, 2023

Joan Hannah Schneiter, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. A private family service will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion will be assisting family with arrangements. Joan was born on May 23, 1933, in Langworthy, Iowa, the daughter of Paul...

Ronald Raphael Franklin

Ronald Raphael Franklin

Apr 14, 2023

Ronald Raphael Franklin, 87, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 14, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., with prayer service at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City, Iowa. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on...

Celia Amelia Anderson-Hayes

Celia Amelia Anderson-Hayes

Apr 13, 2023

Celia Anderson-Hayes, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her sister’s home in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Celia’s life is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the New Haven Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 8714 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kansas...

Everett Allen Weaver

Everett Allen Weaver

Apr 12, 2023

Everett Allen Weaver, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will greet friends and family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Marion. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Betty Jeanne Bontrager

Betty Jeanne Bontrager

Apr 12, 2023

Betty Jeanne Bontrager, 84, of Walker, IA, gained her heavenly wings on 4/12/2023 after a short battle with dementia. Betty was born on April 3, 1939, to Harry and Ida Philoma (Bentley) Johnson in Independence, IA. After graduating from Quasqueton High School, Betty went on work at Quaker Oats where she met her husband, Woodrow (Woodie) Bontrager. In 1960, Betty...