Obituaries
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Marlin M Metcalf
Apr 9, 2003
Marlin M. Metcalf, 68, of 1824 Central Dr SW, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at Living Center West, after a long illness. Services: 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2003, at First Church of the Open Bible, by Rev. Dan Sanford and Rev. Charles Stevens. Friends may call from 3-7 on Thursday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids....
Carmen V. Leclere
Apr 7, 2003
Carmen "Tommie? V. LeClere, 84, of Cottage Grove Place, formerly of Marion died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, of congestive heart failure. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by the Rev. Traverce Harrison. Friends may call from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the...
Andrew G. Fredricks
Apr 7, 2003
Andrew G. "Andy? Fredricks, 70, of Hiawatha, formerly of Marion, died Monday, April 7, 2003, in VA Medical Center in Iowa City, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, by the Rev. Tim Carter, with military rites by Marion American Legion Post 298. The family will...
Mary Helen Dufoe
Apr 7, 2003
Mary Helen Dufoe, 85, long time resident of Center Point, died Monday, April 7, 2003, at the Pleasantview Nursing Home in Kalona. Services: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2003, at First Christian Church, Center Point, by Rev. John Caughron. Friends may call from 5-8 on Wednesday at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Center Point Cemetery....
Lisa Marie Hall
Apr 6, 2003
Ms. Lisa Marie Hall, age 41, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Marion, passed away on April 6, 2003, at her home after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held in Marion, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2003, where her friends and family will join to celebrate...
Patricia C. Apple
Apr 5, 2003
Patricia "Pat" C. Apple, 58, of 1935 16th St., Marion, died Saturday, April 5, 2003, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Revs. Kevin Jones and Dennis Johnson. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call...
Sara Louise Dudley
Apr 4, 2003
Sara Louise Dudley, 81, of 325 Neta Drive, Marion, died Friday, April 4, 2003, in her home following a short illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at the Alburnett Christian Church by Pastor Dan Peterson. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday (April 6) at Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Paula Elaine Gravel
Apr 3, 2003
Paula Elaine Gravel, 49, of 1237 Center St. NE, Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, April 03, 2003, at her home of cancer. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at Grace Baptist Church in Marion by Rev. Dr. Cecil Ballard. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the church and one hour prior to the services. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar...
George H. Balster
Apr 3, 2003
George H. Balster, 91, of Coggon, died Thursday evening, April 3, 2003, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, after a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan by the Rev. Roger McKinstry and Vicar Steve Andersen. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Friends may call Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Ronald L. Aldrich
Apr 2, 2003
Ronald "Bob? L. Aldrich, 89, of Coggon, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at his home, following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at United Parish in Coggon by Rev. Rose Blank. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Friday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Central City. Burial: Coggon Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Grace...
Alice E. Turner
Apr 1, 2003
Alice E. Turner, 86, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the care center, following a long illness. Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Mike Kleeberger. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Eileen E Bannick
Apr 1, 2003
Eileen E. Bannick, 82, of 1182 Elim Dr, Marion, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Linn Manor Care Center, Marion, following a brief illness. Memorial Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Parker Knoll will officiate. Inurnment: Inland...
Robert L. Whittlesey
Mar 31, 2003
Robert L. Whittlesey, 67, of Marion, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion where a parish vigil service will begin at 5 p.m. followed...
John J. Steinocher
Mar 30, 2003
John J. Steinocher, 84, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Marion, died Sunday, March 30, 2003 at his home. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a Rosary and Visitation on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Callison-Lough Funeral Chapel in Rogers, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at...
Blanche E. Shaw
Mar 29, 2003
Blanche E. Shaw, 84, of 54 Oklahoma Avenue SW, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, in her home, following complications of a stroke. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday. Rev. Rick Gail will officiate. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....
Dean Alen Schloss
Mar 28, 2003
Dean Alen Schloss, 45, of 201 Michael Street SW, died Friday, March 28, 2003, in his home, following a long illness. Services: 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. Robert Burkhart. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2003 at the funeral home. Burial:...
William Allen Eggert
Mar 28, 2003
William Allen "Homy? Eggert, 83, of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 28, 2003, at St. Luke?s Hospital. Homy was the youngest son born to William and Madge (McQuillan) Eggert on August 24, 1919 in New Liberty, Iowa. He graduated from Bennett High School in 1940. In January of 1941, Homy became the first...
Josephine E. Tisl
Mar 27, 2003
Josephine E. Tisl, 94, a resident of the Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Center Point, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, by the Rev. Gabriel Anderson. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30,...
Richard K. White
Mar 24, 2003
Richard "Dick? K. White, 71, of 2422 Linwood St SW, Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord, March 24, 2003, after a long illness. He resided at the Hiawatha Care Center. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2003, by Rev. Will Jackson at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church, where friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Burial: Linwood Mausoleum. Survivors...
Lavona E. Kirk
Mar 23, 2003
LaVona E. Kirk, 98, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Hiawatha Care Center, following a short illness. Services: 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point by Rev. Leo Andersen. Friends may call one hour prior to service at church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center...