Obituaries

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Frances C. Crouse

Frances C. Crouse

Jan 1, 2004

Frances C. Crouse, 67, of Toddville, died Thursday, January 1, 2004, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2004, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Doug Morris. Survivors include her children, Frank (Jamie) Vozenilek of Mesquite, Texas, James Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Colleen...

Bertha N. Dunlap

Bertha N. Dunlap

Jan 1, 2004

Bertha N. Dunlap, 93, a resident of Continental Manor Care Center in Blanchester, Ohio, formerly of the Marion and Maquoketa areas, died January 1, 2004, after a lengthy stay at the care center. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Melissa Bracht-Wagner. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until...

Clarence H. Eike

Clarence H. Eike

Jan 1, 2004

Clarence H. Eike, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, died Thursday, January 01, 2004, at the Regional Medical Center, Manchester, after a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 3, 2004, at St. Mary?s Catholic Church, Manchester, with the Rev. Msgr. Ralph Simington officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm on...

Warren E. Rohrssen

Warren E. Rohrssen

Jan 1, 2004

Warren E. Rohrssen, 81, of Manchester, Iowa, died at his home on January 1, 2004, following a lengthy illness. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at the Manchester United Methodist Church with Rev. Roger B. Henry officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the services at the church. Inurnment will be at...

Orlena May Raue

Orlena May Raue

Dec 29, 2003

Orlena M. Raue, 93, a long time resident of Walker, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2004, at the Walker United Methodist Church, Walker, by Rev. David Siler and Rev. Gabriel Anderson. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker. Burial:...

George Martin

George Martin

Dec 29, 2003

George "Marv? Martin, 88, of 2204 Johnson Ave. NW, Evergreen Estates III, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha, where the family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time. The Rev. Neil Manternach...

Evelyn B. Mikulecky

Evelyn B. Mikulecky

Dec 28, 2003

Evelyn B. Mikulecky, 83, a resident of Silver Pines, died Sunday, December 28, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2003, by Rev. William Harnish, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial: Czech...

Junior L. Stade

Junior L. Stade

Dec 28, 2003

Junior L. "Butch? Stade, 61, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, died Sunday, December 28, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Friday, January 2, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Linda Livingston. Friends may call from 10-12 on Friday at the funeral home....

Katie V. Sweetland

Katie V. Sweetland

Dec 27, 2003

Katie V. Sweetland, 89, a resident of Winslow House Care Center, Marion, died there Saturday, December 27, 2003, after a short illness. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Vogt of Walker and Judy Dades of California; two...

Herbert H. Fear

Herbert H. Fear

Dec 27, 2003

Herbert H. Fear, 74, of 1631 Park Towne Court NE, Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 27, 2003, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, after a sudden illness. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 30) at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. Del...

Robert Bruce Peyton

Robert Bruce Peyton

Dec 27, 2003

Robert "Bob? B. Peyton, 64, Manchester, died Saturday evening, December 27, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester following complications of leukemia. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Manchester, with Pastor Nancy Bender presiding. Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the...

Joshua J. Cook

Joshua J. Cook

Dec 26, 2003

Joshua J. Cook, 29, formerly of Cedar Rapids, and a resident of Burlington, Iowa, died Friday, December 26, 2003, in his home from medical complications. Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids by the Rev. Rick Gail. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Phyllis S. Kolsto

Phyllis S. Kolsto

Dec 25, 2003

Phyllis "Sue? Kolsto, 56, of 1120 Summit Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, December 25, 2003, in her home, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Thelma Lee Millard

Thelma Lee Millard

Dec 25, 2003

Thelma Lee Albin Millard, 70, of 2585 25th Ave., Marion, formerly of Central City, died Thursday, December 25, 2003, in her home from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Central City, by the Rev. Nick Needham. Friends may call at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City,...

Frank E. Rhinehart

Frank E. Rhinehart

Dec 25, 2003

Frank E. Rhinehart, 74, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died December 25, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include a brother, Harold and wife Billie of Napa, California; three sister-in-laws, Rosalyn Rhinehart of Medford, Oregon, Vera Rhinehart Meyer of Center Point and Bernadine Rhinehart...

Edna F. Waldron

Edna F. Waldron

Dec 25, 2003

Edna Frances "Fran? Neighbor Waldron, 89, of 4845 Johnson Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, December 25, 2003, at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, following a short illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2003, at the Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Gary Sneller of Cedar Christian Church. The family will greet friends from...

Irene R. Powell

Irene R. Powell

Dec 24, 2003

Irene R. Powell, 95, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, formerly of Central City, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, in the care center following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, by Grant Hagen, administrator of Linn Manor Care Center. Friends may call at the funeral...

Franklin D. Deshaw

Franklin D. Deshaw

Dec 24, 2003

Franklin D. "Frank? DeShaw, 58, a resident of Anamosa, died Wednesday, December 24. 2003, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, of heart failure. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion by the Deacon Phil Saunders. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery...

Leola M. Nash

Leola M. Nash

Dec 24, 2003

Leola M. Nash, 92, a resident of Bettendorf Health Care Center, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003, in the care center following a short illness. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by the Rev. Maynard Hatch. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral...

Mary K. Conger

Mary K. Conger

Dec 20, 2003

Mary K. Conger, 60, of 416 Norwick Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 20, 2003, in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Don Czapla. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...