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David Allen Bailey
Mar 20, 2023
David Allen Bailey, 70, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. with Reverend Tony D. Ede officiating....
Ila Mae Christensen
Mar 20, 2023
Ila Mae Christensen, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side on March 20, 2023, at Northbrook Manor in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1 – 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Ila was...
James Anthony Whitson
Mar 18, 2023
James Anthony Whitson, 97, of Marion, Iowa, passed away at Hallmar Nursing Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 18, 2023, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Per his wishes, James’ body has been donated to the University of Iowa for scientific and medical purposes. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch...
Ssgt. Caleb N. Thorson
Mar 18, 2023
SSgt. Caleb N. Thorson, 24, of Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet family and friends for two...
Linda M. Skala
Mar 18, 2023
Linda M. Skala, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away March 18, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, with visitation to begin one hour prior, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Private family burial will take place at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Linda was born October 19, 1937,...
Mary Ann Wright-Butts
Mar 17, 2023
Mary Ann Wright-Butts, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1340 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids with visitation just prior to the service. Rev. Julie Wehner will officiate. Inurnment: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Columbarium,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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