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Randall 'Randy' Scott Stoneman

Randall 'Randy' Scott Stoneman

Mar 15, 2023

Randall “Randy” Scott Stoneman, 71, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, unexpectedly at his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 1 - 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Randy was born January 6, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Claire and Meriem (Anderson) Stoneman. He graduated...

Maynard Lewis Beitz

Maynard Lewis Beitz

Mar 15, 2023

Maynard Lewis Beitz, age 82, of Fort Collins, CO passed away March 15, 2023, at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Graveside Service with Military Honors to be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:00am at Buck Creek Cemetery, Hopkinton, IA. His parents were Everett and Elma (Porter) Beitz of Hopkinton, Iowa. He graduated from Buck Creek School...

Brian B. Malone

Brian B. Malone

Mar 14, 2023

Brian Malone, 70, of Winterset formerly of Strawberry Point, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at...

Jason David Gryp

Jason David Gryp

Mar 12, 2023

Jason David Gryp, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed Sunday, March 12, 2023. A celebration of life will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Wild Hogs Saloon, 350 Commercial Drive, Walford, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Jason was born March 24, 1983, in Grinnell, Iowa,...

Delbert Clair Bray

Delbert Clair Bray

Mar 12, 2023

Delbert Clair Bray, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March...

Ruth Anne Stacy

Ruth Anne Stacy

Mar 11, 2023

Ruth Anne Stacy, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. On Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 2...

Bill L. Heeren

Bill L. Heeren

Mar 10, 2023

Bill L. Heeren, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Military Honors will start the visitation at 2 p.m. and the visitation will go until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Bill was born February 26, 1951, in Iowa City,...

Nanci Viola Iiams

Nanci Viola Iiams

Mar 10, 2023

Nanci Viola Iiams, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Masa Joan Bunting

Masa Joan Bunting

Mar 10, 2023

Masa J. (Hatch) Bunting, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at The Good Samaritan Home in Waukon. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Burial will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Masa...

Margaret Marie Doyle

Margaret Marie Doyle

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret M. Doyle of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord, Friday, March 10, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy-body dementia. During this time, Margaret remained uncomplaining and accepting. Visitation will be held at 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Marion Christian Church, located at 1050 McGowan...

Glenda Lee Meyers

Glenda Lee Meyers

Mar 9, 2023

Glenda Lee Meyers, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, March 9, 2023. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Howell County Memorial Cemetery in Pomona, Missouri....

Donna Valenta

Donna Valenta

Mar 7, 2023

Donna Valenta, 85, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023. The family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa assisted the family. Donna worked at Rockwell Collins for 44 years. She loved her crafts...

Diana Lynn Ford

Diana Lynn Ford

Mar 7, 2023

Diana Lynn Ford, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Diana was born May...

Joyce Ann Martinek

Joyce Ann Martinek

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Martinek, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 7, 2023, in her home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at...

John Dean Sheeley

John Dean Sheeley

Mar 6, 2023

John Dean Sheeley, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 on Friday, March 10th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church....

Luverne Uecker

Luverne Uecker

Mar 5, 2023

Luverne Druecker, 86, of Marion, Iowa, died Sunday, March 5, 2023. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family. Luverne was born February 15, 1937, in Volga, Iowa, the son of Mainard and Helen (Weger) Druecker. He graduated from Volga High School, Class of 1955. Luverne...

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia A. Schmidt, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Grand Living Nursing Home. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at, 857 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lunch will follow the Mass. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the...

Vera Mildred Goedken

Vera Mildred Goedken

Mar 4, 2023

Vera Mildred Goedken, 89, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church of Manchester...

Mary K Mowrer

Mary K Mowrer

Mar 4, 2023

Mary K. (Casserly) Mowrer, 84-passed away March 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. A vigil service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023,...

Edward L. Castelein

Edward L. Castelein

Mar 4, 2023

Edward L. Castelein, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, March 4, 2023. A visitation will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Burial: Leon Cemetery, Prophetstown, Illinois. Edward was born January 4, 1940, in Moline, Illinois, the son of Violet (Woodworth) and Edward Louis Castelein,...