Obituaries

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Robin Melody Rupert

Robin Melody Rupert

Jun 15, 2023

Robin Melody Rupert went to Heaven to be with her Saviour on Thursday, June 15, 2023. A gathering of family and close friends has already been held. A memorial gathering may take place at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Robin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 14, 1976, the daughter...

Shirley Marie Giblin

Shirley Marie Giblin

Jun 15, 2023

Shirley Marie Giblin, 70, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, June 15, 2023. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A...

Phyllis Juanita Yuva

Phyllis Juanita Yuva

Jun 14, 2023

Phyllis J. Yuva, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Phyllis was born on July 4, 1931, in Iowa City, Iowa,...

Jeffrey Martin Kula

Jeffrey Martin Kula

Jun 13, 2023

Jeff Kula, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Stephens Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. The family encourages everyone in attendance to wear their favorite Chicago Bears apparel or...

Anne Louise Schmidt

Anne Louise Schmidt

Jun 11, 2023

Anne Louise (Taylor) Schmidt, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June...

Charlotte Theresa Jacobson

Charlotte Theresa Jacobson

Jun 9, 2023

Charlotte Theresa Jacobson, 89, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Waterville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,...

Betty Jeanne Gilchrist

Betty Jeanne Gilchrist

Jun 9, 2023

Betty Jeanne Gilchrist, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Alice United Methodist Church located at 4617 Alice Road in Center Point, Iowa, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial...

Brent 'Jj' Jenkins Jr.

Brent 'Jj' Jenkins Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

Brent “JJ” Jenkins, Jr., 41, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Public viewing will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Homegoing Celebration will take place promptly at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at...

Jerry Loren Leas

Jerry Loren Leas

Jun 7, 2023

Jerry Loren Leas, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home in rural Central City. In agreement with his wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Fross Park, located on Main Street, on...

James Alan Van Pelt

James Alan Van Pelt

Jun 7, 2023

James Alan Van Pelt, 79, of Marion, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held from 1 - 5 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Leonard Good Community Center in Ogden, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Jim was born on May 15, 1944,...

Donald "Don" Williams

Donald "Don" Williams

Jun 6, 2023

Donald “Don” Williams, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Family will greet friends from 3 - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with...

Roy Lee Kintz

Roy Lee Kintz

Jun 5, 2023

Roy Lee Kintz, Jr., 89, of Coralville, Iowa, died Monday, June 5, 2023. Roy Lee Kintz was born in West Branch, Iowa to Roy and Fern Kintz on February 10, 1934. The home they were living in at the time had been the childhood schoolhouse of Herbert Hoover until it was converted into an apartment. The schoolhouse was moved to...

Edmund Leroy Bauer

Edmund Leroy Bauer

Jun 5, 2023

Edmund “Ed” Leroy Bauer, 75, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 316 Vine Street in Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m....

Harold 'Red' Ew

Harold 'Red' Ew

Jun 4, 2023

Harold “Red” Drew of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away June 4, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Gary Fredrick 'Fred' Mckinley

Gary Fredrick 'Fred' Mckinley

Jun 3, 2023

Gary Fredrick “Fred” McKinley, 83, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Walker, Iowa, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a long illness. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Fred was born October 16, 1939, in Walker, Iowa,...

Douglas James Ryan

Douglas James Ryan

Jun 3, 2023

Douglas “Doug” James Ryan, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7. 2023, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church...

Henry Paul Tasker

Henry Paul Tasker

Jun 2, 2023

Henry Paul Tasker, 74, of Eldora, Iowa, formerly of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Eldora Specialty Care. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Cady Cemetery, Wyoming. Henry was born September 14, 1948, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Paul and Emma (Jones) Tasker. He worked at...

Roger G. Newton

Roger G. Newton

Jun 2, 2023

Roger G. Newton, 79, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, ProMedica Senior Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at First Christian Church in Center Point. Burial: Urbana Memorial Cemetery, Center Point....

Alec David Varnum

Alec David Varnum

Jun 2, 2023

Alec David Varnum, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Cremation rites have taken place. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June...

Judith Ann Burns

Judith Ann Burns

Jun 2, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Burns, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In accordance with her wishes, the casket will be closed at all times. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral service...