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Kenneth Wayne Techau
Mar 3, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Techau, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at Springdale Friends Cemetery, Cedar County, Iowa....
Mary Agnes (Decker) Halva
Mar 3, 2023
Mary Agnes (Decker) Halva, 83, of Walford, died Friday, March 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, May 22, at St. John XXIII church near Fairfax, where she was a member. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with the service commencing at 10. A private family burial with follow and then a private luncheon. Mary was born...
Kimberley Jean (Knetter) Reed
Mar 2, 2023
Kimberley Jean (Knetter) Reed, 59, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Kim was born August 13, 1963, to Roger and B.J. (Schneider) Thomas in Devils...
Judith 'Ann' Gruber
Mar 2, 2023
Judith “Ann” Gruber, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2023, at The Views of Marion. In agreement with Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Ann was born on April 17, 1941, in Sterling...
Curtis "Curt" Baily
Mar 2, 2023
On March 2, 2023, Curtis (Curt) Baily was united with his Lord after a short illness. Curt was born December 1, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Edward and Darlyce (Port) Baily. He was a lifelong resident of the Springville/Central City area, graduating from Springville High School in 1980. Curt worked in construction, on the family farm, and as...
Doris Marie (Strait) Allen
Mar 2, 2023
Doris Marie (Strait) Allen, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids. The family will host a Celebration of Life from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 5048 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids 52405. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Doris...
Jolene Ann (Johnson) Hartgrave
Mar 1, 2023
Jolene Ann (Johnson) Hartgrave, longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, following a long illness. At Jolene’s request, there will be no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Jolene was born on October 26, 1953, the middle child of Pete and Mary Johnson who predecease her....
Melba E. Davison
Feb 28, 2023
Melba E. Davison, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2202 Forest Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting...
David W. Nietert
Feb 27, 2023
David W. Nietert, 85, of Central City, Iowa, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Springville United Methodist Church in Springville, Iowa, with services starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park...
Victor 'Vic' August Barnholdt
Feb 26, 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE - Victor “Vic” August Barnholdt – Please come celebrate the life of Vic Barnholdt, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Swisher American Legion Post 671, 68 3rd Street SE in Swisher. Victor “Vic” August Barnholdt passed away at his home in Swisher, Iowa, on February 25, 2023. No matter how, or...
Marilyn R. (Porazil) Lampe
Feb 25, 2023
Marilynn R. (Porazil) Lampe, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Inpatient Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Ludmila Church,...
Sheila Colleen (Murray) Seigel
Feb 25, 2023
Sheila Colleen (Murray) Seigel, 85, of Marion, died Saturday, February 25, at home, surrounded by family. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at Murdoch Funeral Home (Marion), with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am Friday, March 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with the Rev. Timothy Seigel...
Mary Elaine Casey-Olson
Feb 24, 2023
Mary “Elaine” Casey-Olson, 78, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a Rosary service at 3 p.m. prior. Funeral Mass...
Ruth Majerus
Feb 24, 2023
Ruth Majerus died on February 24, 2023. She was 101 years old. An evening visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Marion on Saturday, March 11, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00....
Lori Glisch
Feb 24, 2023
Lori Glisch, 60, of Marion, Iowa, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at her home. The family will greet friends from 2 - 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Lori was born January 7, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Larry and Marsha (Sweet) Milroy. She graduated from Linn-Mar...
Matthew M. 'Matt' Marx
Feb 22, 2023
Matthew M. “Matt” Marx, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with the visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids at a later date....
Alva Eugene "Gene" Van Alst
Feb 21, 2023
Alva Eugene “Gene” Van Alst, 85, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Radiant Church, located at 3233 Blairs Ferry Road NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Pastor Rick Gail officiating. The family will greet friends and family...
Richard 'Rich' Smejkal
Feb 21, 2023
Richard “Rich” Smejkal, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to heaven on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a long battle with various health issues. He was a quiet soul with a sweet smile who loved to work on electronics and try to fix them. There will be no formal service. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is...
Erin Worden
Feb 20, 2023
Erin Mary Worden, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Marion American Legion. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is...
Michael Dean Prouty
Feb 20, 2023
Michael Dean Prouty, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home. Michael was born...
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