Obituaries

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Gary A. Tichy

Gary A. Tichy

Jul 21, 2006

Gary A. Tichy, 57, of 83 Birch Drive, was found dead in his home July 21, 2006, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Gail Elaine Powers (Foust)

Gail Elaine Powers (Foust)

Jul 21, 2006

Gail Elaine (Foust) Powers, 56, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center, Marion, died Friday, July 21, 2006 in Mercy Medical Center, following a short illness. Memorial Services: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26,2006, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses, Cedar Rapids, by Al Anderegg. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Survivors include a daughter, Richelle Powers and partner,...

Eleanor Ruth Tilley

Eleanor Ruth Tilley

Jul 21, 2006

Eleanor Tilley, 78, of 1440 38th Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, died Friday July 21, 2006, at home surrounded by her family. Her body has been donated to the University of Iowa for research. Services are pending. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Loye "Jack?; her children, Mike (Carol) Tilley of Bloomington, IN,...

Pearl Vernon Smith

Pearl Vernon Smith

Jul 21, 2006

Pearl V. Smith, 86, of 5012 1st Avenue N.W., Cedar Rapids, died Friday, July 21, 2006, St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. A gathering of family and friends will be 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be at a later date in Gilman, Iowa....

Matthew Edward "Matt" Ries

Matthew Edward "Matt" Ries

Jul 21, 2006

Matthew E. Ries, 94, of Manchester, formerly of Ryan, died Thursday evening, July 20, 2006 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester following a short illness. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2006 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. Nick March. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home...

Virginia Audrey West (Larson)

Virginia Audrey West (Larson)

Jul 20, 2006

Virginia West, 91, of Edgewood, Iowa, formerly of Nevada, Iowa, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery by Rev. David Burling of Memorial Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her son,...

Julie Ann Webster (Nye)

Julie Ann Webster (Nye)

Jul 20, 2006

Julie Ann Webster, 46, of 1317 Oakland Road N.E., Cedar Rapids, died Thursday July 20, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, of a long illness. Services: 12:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Christine Wagner-Hecht. Survivors include her daughter, Shannon (Jeremy) Gaal of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Craig (Pam)...

Melvin J. "Mel" Mccormick

Melvin J. "Mel" Mccormick

Jul 17, 2006

Melvin "Mel? J. McCormick, 68, of 2803 Sue Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, July 17, 2006, in his home, following a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20,2006, at St. Jude?s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Brian Dellaert. Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Roland "Ron" Lloyd Neighbor

Roland "Ron" Lloyd Neighbor

Jul 16, 2006

Roland "Ron? Lloyd Neighbor, 58 of Shueyville, Iowa, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Tuesday. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife,...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Jul 16, 2006

Richard L. Smith, 53, of 116 35th Street Drive S.E., Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, following a short illness. Services: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Duane Hix, Military honors will be held. The family will greet friends from 6 to...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Jul 16, 2006

Richard L. Smith, 53, of 116 35th Street Drive S.E., Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, following a short illness. Services: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Duane Hix, Military honors will be held. The family will greet friends...

William Junior Hagerman

William Junior Hagerman

Jul 14, 2006

William Junior Hagerman, 70, of Central City, died Friday, July 14, 2006, at his home, following a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Central City United Church of Christ by Rev. Jonna Jensen. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City....

Donald P. Mangrich

Donald P. Mangrich

Jul 14, 2006

Donald P. Mangrich, 80, of 656 15th Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in his home, following a long illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, at St. Wenceslaus Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Nils Hernandez. The family will greet friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Kevin H. Keuter

Kevin H. Keuter

Jul 12, 2006

Kevin H. Keuter, 48, of Manchester, died July 12, 2006 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2006 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Manchester by Rev. Nick March. Family will greet friends from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester and one hour before services Monday at the...

Wilbur W. Mangold

Wilbur W. Mangold

Jul 12, 2006

Wilbur Warren Mangold, 87, of Coggon, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in his home after a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Central City by Rev. Stan Wierson. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Coggon Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Donna,...

Barbara L. Brown

Barbara L. Brown

Jul 9, 2006

Barbara L. Brown, 65, of Shellsburg, Iowa, died in her home Sunday, July 09, 2006, following a short illness. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. A gathering celebrating Barb?s life begins at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Wildcat Country Club in Shellsburg, with a memorial time at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...

Arthur (Art) Pollet

Arthur (Art) Pollet

Jul 8, 2006

Arthur (Art) Pollet, 88, of 343 26th Street N.W., Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, of a long illness of congestive heart failure. Services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. David Dyrland. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m....

Jergan Jay Ratashak

Jergan Jay Ratashak

Jul 4, 2006

Jergan Jay Ratashak, 40, of 844 12th St. NE, formerly of Ames, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Guests are requested to dress casually to honor Jergan. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Lyle D. Kruse

Lyle D. Kruse

Jul 3, 2006

Lyle D. Kruse, 56, of Blairstown, IA, died July 3, 2006, in University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, from complications of a brush fire accident. Services: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the funeral...

Morgan Kay Es

Morgan Kay Es

Jul 2, 2006

Morgan Kay Reves, infant daughter of Todd and Melinda (Lopata) Reves, was stillborn July 2, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. She is survived by her parents; paternal grandparents, Vern and Bev Reves of Cedar Rapids; maternal...