Obituaries

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Hilda M Ramsey

Hilda M Ramsey

Dec 12, 2004

Hilda M. Ramsey, 100, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Troy Mills, died Sunday, December 12, 2004, at the care center following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Troy Mills Christian Church by Rev. Les Larson. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Philip A. Gazur

Philip A. Gazur

Dec 12, 2004

Philip A. Gazur, 59 of 1715 C Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, December 12, 2004, in his home, following a short illness. Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Gary Dobbins. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, prior to the service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar...

Richard A. Caraway

Richard A. Caraway

Dec 11, 2004

Richard "Rich? Caraway, 66, of 3812 Yellow Pine Court NE, Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 11, 2004, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, after a short illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Del Bear, with military honors. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday...

Floyd A. Wildman

Floyd A. Wildman

Dec 9, 2004

Floyd A. Wildman, 90, a resident of Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Central City, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at the care center. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Rev. Jonna Jensen and Pastor Mary Taylor. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial:...

Richard George Mcwherter

Richard George Mcwherter

Dec 8, 2004

Richard George McWherter, 71, of 2600 Carlton Lane, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at home, following a long illness. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children Susan (Robert) Hanlin of Montour, Wesley (Cindy) McWherter of Grand Junction, Colorado, Jay (Nancy) McWherter of Cedar Rapids,...

Lawrence A. Rossman

Lawrence A. Rossman

Dec 8, 2004

Lawrence "Larry? A. Rossman, 52, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at home, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Mr. Dan Hoeger. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Boone,...

Orval Harold Broxey

Orval Harold Broxey

Dec 6, 2004

Orval Broxey, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 6, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center from pneumonia. Services: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Peter Mordh of Cedar Rapids Baptist Church.. Friends may greet family from 4-8 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2004, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...

Austin Jeffrey Goldsmith

Austin Jeffrey Goldsmith

Dec 6, 2004

Dr. Austin J. Goldsmith, 27, of Grand Rapids, Michigan and formerly of Delhi, Iowa died Monday evening, December 6, 2004 in Grand Rapids, Michigan from head trauma resulting from a fall on November 12. A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at St. John?s Catholic Church, Delhi with Rev. John Kremer presiding. Friends may...

Mary Edith Ferris

Mary Edith Ferris

Dec 4, 2004

Mary Edith Ferris, 87, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, formerly of Des Moines, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at the care center, following a brief illness. Services: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, conducted by Alan Christopherson. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Graveside...

Amanda Maxine Watson

Amanda Maxine Watson

Dec 4, 2004

Amanda Maxine Watson, 92, of 3258 County Home Rd., a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at the care center, following a short illness. A private family service will by conducted by the Administrator of Linn Manor Care Center, Grant Hagan. Survivors include her daughter, Janet (Keith) Staples of Pocatello, Idaho; a sister Ione (Francis...

Al E. Joyner

Al E. Joyner

Dec 3, 2004

Al E. Joyner, 54, of Middle Amana, died Friday, 3 December 2004, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, 6 December 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Sunday). Burial: Rogers Grove Cemetery, Ely, with military honors. Survivors include his loving wife of...

Marian A. Hungerford

Marian A. Hungerford

Dec 3, 2004

Marian A. Hungerford, 100, a resident of the Woodlands in the MethWick Community, Cedar Rapids, died there, Friday, December 3, 2004. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, by Louis Bell of Amenity Hospice. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include...

Thelda Elizabeth Franklin

Thelda Elizabeth Franklin

Dec 1, 2004

Thelda Elizabeth Franklin, 87, of 5040 Mohawk Avenue in Marion, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004, in her home following a short illness. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2004, at Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Boulevard in Marion by Rev. Dr. Robert Kunz, Rev. Dr. James Warren and Rev. Herbert Kohl. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is...

Kevin L. Gingerich

Kevin L. Gingerich

Dec 1, 2004

Kevin L. Gingerich, 42, of 1020 A Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Gary Dobbins. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December...

Jessica Marie Buckhaulter

Jessica Marie Buckhaulter

Dec 1, 2004

Jessica Marie Buckhaulter, 15, of 1021 24th St., died December 1, 2004, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a sudden illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Rick Gale. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Kim and Gary...

Cecile I. Cross

Cecile I. Cross

Dec 1, 2004

Cecile I. Cross, 83, of 1316 of 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at home, due to smoke inhalation. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Rev. Mark Thomas. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...

Donna Kay Barfels

Donna Kay Barfels

Nov 30, 2004

Donna Kay Barfels, 53, of 505 Burrell St., Urbana, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, in her home after a long illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Del Bear. Burial: Cox Cemetery, Urbana. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 - 8 p.m. today (Thursday.) Survivors...

Paul A. Merritt

Paul A. Merritt

Nov 29, 2004

Paul A. "P.M.? Merritt, 75, of Walker, died Monday, November 29, 2004, in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Walker United Methodist Church, by Rev. Leo Andersen. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker....

Henry W. Charipar

Henry W. Charipar

Nov 29, 2004

Henry W. "Hank? Charipar, 88, of New Hope, Minnesota formerly Cedar Rapids, died November 29, 2004, at the St. Therese Home, New Hope, Minnesota. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2004, at St. Ludmila?s Catholic Church by Rev. Thomas McDermott. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, with a vigil...

Evelyn C. Smith

Evelyn C. Smith

Nov 29, 2004

Evelyn C. Smith, 25, of 2016 K Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, died Monday, November 29, 2004, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, following a long illness. Services: 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2004, at New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ, by Pastor Hurley Bassett, Jr. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2004, at...