Obituaries

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Forrest William Ainsworth

Forrest William Ainsworth

Aug 7, 2003

Forrest William Ainsworth, 85, a resident of Silver Pines Assisted Living Community, died Thursday, August 7, 2003, following a long illness. Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2003, at Christ Church Presbyterian, Cedar Rapids, by Dr. William Jamison. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...

Nancy K. Clark

Nancy K. Clark

Aug 6, 2003

Nancy K. (Gorsh) Clark, 59, of 1139 20th Avenue SW, died, Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. As a Christian, Nancy always showed concern for the spiritual lives of those around her. As her illnesses progressed, she longed for heaven and the day when she could be home with Jesus. According to...

Elsie P. Vosmek

Elsie P. Vosmek

Aug 4, 2003

Elsie P. Vosmek, 95, of 1612 5th Street NW, died Monday, August 4, 2003, in her home, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Arnette Pint. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at the funeral home. Burial: Czech National...

David V. Silver

David V. Silver

Aug 4, 2003

David V. Silver, 55, a resident of Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion, formerly of Central City, died Monday, August 4, 2003, at the nursing home, surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with cancer. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Rev. Jonna Jensen. Friends may...

Daniel M. Collins

Daniel M. Collins

Aug 4, 2003

Dan M. Collins, 41, of 1019 9th Street SW, died peacefully at his parent?s home, surrounded by his family, on Monday evening, August 4, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. In honor of Dan?s wishes, the body will be cremated and a family graveside service will be held at a later date. Friends are invited to a Celebration of...

William J Struve

William J Struve

Aug 4, 2003

William J. Struve, 93, a resident of Sunnycrest Nursing Center, Dysart, died Monday, August 4, 2003, at the care center, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Belle Plaine, by President Eric Van Alstine. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003,...

Dylan Rose Hartman

Dylan Rose Hartman

Aug 3, 2003

Dylan Rose Hartman, 15 days old, daughter of Polly Hartman, of 417 J. Avenue NW, died Sunday, August 3, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of SIDS. There will be no visitation. Services: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Central Assembly of God Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Mark Thomas. Arrangements with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Rita B. Haas

Rita B. Haas

Aug 1, 2003

Rita B. Haas, 76, of Coggon, died Friday, August 1, 2003, in the Long Term Care Unit of People?s Hospital in Independence, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2003, at St. John?s Catholic Church, Coggon, by the Rev. Wayne Droessler. Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Coggon. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Murdoch...

Maxine C. Glass

Maxine C. Glass

Jul 31, 2003

Maxine C. Glass, 88, of the Vinton Lutheran Home, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, after a long illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Gary Dobbins. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August...

Sarah S. Benson

Sarah S. Benson

Jul 30, 2003

Sarah S. Benson, 49, 1631 Elaine Dr. NW, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 30, 2003, in her home, following a battle with cancer. Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2003, at the funeral home....

Carol J. Mesch

Carol J. Mesch

Jul 30, 2003

Carol J. Mesch, 46, of 1570 2nd Avenue S.E., formerly of Manchester, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. As per Carol?s wishes, there will be no services or visitation. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors...

Eleanor G. Jiroutek

Eleanor G. Jiroutek

Jul 28, 2003

Eleanor G. Jiroutek, 99, a resident of Crestview Acres, formerly of 922 9th Street SW, died Monday, July 28, 2003, at the care center, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, at the Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Will Jackson. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood...

Allen C Evans

Allen C Evans

Jul 28, 2003

Allen C. "Al? Evans, 69, of 1616 Richmond Rd. NE, died Monday, July 28, 2003, in his home, following a lengthy illness. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, by Sister Peg Murphy. The family will greet friends from noon until service time on Thursday. Al?s body has been deeded to the...

John Allan Hill

John Allan Hill

Jul 27, 2003

John Allan Hill, 62, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, formerly of Alburnett, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, in the care center. At John?s request, he was cremated and there will be no service. However, friends and family are invited to gather in John?s memory, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home...

Julia Kay Ladd

Julia Kay Ladd

Jul 27, 2003

Julia Kay Ladd, 64, a resident of Central City, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at United Church of Christ by the Rev. Jonna Jensen. Arrangements with Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Central City. Surviving are her mother, Gladys Leinbach of Anamosa;...

Skylar Allen Wolfe

Skylar Allen Wolfe

Jul 24, 2003

Skylar Allen Wolfe, 17, of 343 - 7th Street, Marion, passed peacefully into the afterlife on Thursday, July 24, 2003. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Rev. Fritz Mellberg of Hope United Church of Christ in Hiawatha. Friends may call from 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday (July 27) at the...

Michael S. Dunn

Michael S. Dunn

Jul 20, 2003

Michael S. Dunn, 45, of Center Point, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Buchanan County Health Center, Independence, as a result of a car accident. Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. John Caughron. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at the...

Norman C. Willett

Norman C. Willett

Jul 19, 2003

Norman C. Willett, 64, of 5433 Klinger Street SW, died Saturday, July 19, 2003, in Veteran?s Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, following a long illness. Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Del Bear. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the funeral home....

Agnes M. Amos

Agnes M. Amos

Jul 18, 2003

Agnes M. Amos, 90, formerly of Evergreen Estates 1 and a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, died Friday July 18, 2003, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Linda Bibb. Friends may call from 4 to 8...

Marvin B. Oakland

Marvin B. Oakland

Jul 17, 2003

Marvin B. Oakland, 76, a resident of Living Center East, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at the care center, following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2003, at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Phil Thompson. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...