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Aletha Clara Warrick
Oct 17, 2003
Aletha Clara Warrick, 95, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center, died Friday, October 17, 2003, in the care center, following a short illness. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Leora Warrick of Marion; a son-in-law, Clifford Baack of Martelle; four grandchildren, Vicki Eichhorst and Scott...
James A. Brooks
Oct 17, 2003
James A. "Jim? Brooks, 46, of Manchester, Iowa, died Friday evening, October 17, 2003, at his home from a brain tumor. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Manchester with Rev. Dale Hutchcraft presiding. Family will greet friends from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral...
Jane F. Hamlett
Oct 16, 2003
Jane F. Hamlett, 48, of 1350 H Avenue NE, died Thursday, October 16, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2003, at Immaculate Conception Church, by Father Karl Glovik. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a...
Roger J. Aten
Oct 15, 2003
Roger J. Aten, 56, of Toddville, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003, in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be Saturday, October 18, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion from 3 to 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m. Roger is survived by his wife, Pat, his son, Scott and Rebecca Aten,...
George Edward Bright
Oct 14, 2003
George Edward Bright, 90, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, formerly of Springville and Bakersfield, California, died Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at the care center. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Fred Darbonne. Inurnment: Hillcrest Cemetery, Bakersfield, California, at a later date. Survivors include his daughter,...
Vickie M. Sparrgrove
Oct 14, 2003
Vickie M. Sparrgrove, 47, of 3701 16th Ave. SW, died suddenly, Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hosptial. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date....
Benjamin H. Williamson
Oct 13, 2003
Benjamin H. Williamson, 69, of 8 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 13, 2003, in his home of prostate cancer, with his family by his side. Private Graveside Service: Thursday, October 16, 2003, at Linwood Mausoleum, by Chaplain Christine Wagner Hecht, with military rites. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl "Sherry?; his children, Michelle (Kevin) Johnston of Highlands, Texas,...
Cheryl Rae Britcher
Oct 12, 2003
Cheryl Rae Britcher, 44, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, October 12, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, following an extended illness. Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Linda Stransky. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Inurnment: Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville at...
Otto Wayne Blessman
Oct 12, 2003
Otto Wayne Blessman, 77, of 315 Paula Lane N.E., went to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, October 12, 2003, following a lengthy illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Central Assembly of God, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Mark Thomas. Entombment: Linwood Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with military rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at...
Jay R. Sopher
Oct 12, 2003
Jay R. Sopher, 81, of 119 Heath St. NW, died Sunday, October 12, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at St. Mark?s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Carroll Brown and Rev. LeRoy Collins. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Robert Doran Wilson
Oct 11, 2003
Robert "Bob? D. Wilson, 77, of Delhi, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa after a brief illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Delhi United Methodist Church in Delhi, Iowa. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home,...
Carman W. Vaupel
Oct 11, 2003
CARMAN W. VAUPEL, 92, a resident of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center, Cedar Rapids, died there Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2003, following a long illness. She was born May 28, 1911, in Schleswig, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Emma Sell Werneburg. Carman was a great cook, she loved flowers and enjoyed crocheting and knitting for many years. Survivors include...
Rita Lucille Bees
Oct 10, 2003
Rita Lucille Bees, 80, of Manchester, formerly of Buck Creek and Hopkinton, Iowa, died Friday morning, October 10, 2003 at the Regional Medical Center, Manchester following a brief illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Manchester, Iowa with Lenley G. Davis and Marti Montovani officiating. Friends may...
Bernadine Bevauns
Oct 7, 2003
Bernadine Bevauns, 98, a resident of West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marion, died at the care center on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, after a brief illness. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church, Marion, by the Rev. Howard Chapman. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday....
Gary C. Steffen
Oct 6, 2003
Gary C. Steffen, 55, of 630 27th Street N.E., died Monday, October 6, 2003, in Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, following a heart attack while at work. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2003, at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Ryan, by Rev. Msgr. Ralph Simington. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch Funeral...
Berniece Durow
Oct 6, 2003
Berniece Durow, 84, of rural Center Point, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, due to complications with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2003, at Center Point Methodist Church, Center Point, by Pastor Mike Ellson. Friends may visit Wednesday, October 8, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
Mary M. Hiskey
Oct 6, 2003
Mary M. Hiskey, 79, formerly of Hiawatha, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2003, at First United Methodist Church in Lorimor, Iowa, by the Rev. Sandra Smith. Inurnment: Lorimor Cemetery. Arrangements are by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Survivors include her...
Martha W. Sawyer
Oct 6, 2003
Martha Wilhelmina Sawyer, 88, of rural Center Point died peacefully in her sleep, Monday, October 6, 2003, in her home. Services: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2003, First Christian Church in Center Point, by Rev. John Caughron. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Urbana...
Helen Marie Chamberlain
Oct 6, 2003
Helen Marie Porter-Talley-Chamberlain, 69, of Manchester, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, Bakersfield, CA, and Phoenix, AZ, entered into heavenly rest on Monday evening, October 6, 2003, at her home, after an extended illness. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2003 at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Friends may call...
Elsie Mae Varner
Oct 5, 2003
Elsie Mae Varner, 92, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center in Marion, a lifelong resident of Linn County, died Sunday, October 5, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following an extended illness. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by David Graham. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the...
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