Obituaries

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Merle E. Tritle

Merle E. Tritle

Oct 6, 2002

Merle E. Tritle, 96, of Alburnett, died Sunday, October 6, 2002, at his home, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at Alburnett United Methodist Church, by Rev. Fred Darbonne. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion and one hour prior to...

Anthony Funke

Anthony Funke

Oct 5, 2002

Anthony "Tony? H. Funke, 93, formerly of Ryan, died Saturday morning, October 5, 2002, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home, Edgewood, after a short illness. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church, Ryan, with Rev. Msgr. Richard P. Funke and Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Friends may call from 3:00 pm...

Libbie E. Vishek Andrews

Libbie E. Vishek Andrews

Oct 5, 2002

Libbie E. Vishek Andrews, 94, of 136 36th Avenue S.W., died Saturday evening, October 5, 2002 in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Brian Milford of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Friends...

Mary Beatrice Behan

Mary Beatrice Behan

Oct 4, 2002

Mary B. Behan, 81, of Masonville, Iowa, died Friday evening at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa, following a short illness. A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Masonville, with Rev. Ivan Nienhaus officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home...

Ann B. Churchill

Ann B. Churchill

Oct 1, 2002

Ann B. Churchill, 98, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at the care center, following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha by Rev. Neil Manternach. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Monday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

John H. Phillips

John H. Phillips

Oct 1, 2002

John "Jack? H. Phillips, 84, a resident of ManorCare, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2002, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Ed Powers. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...

James J. Langin

James J. Langin

Oct 1, 2002

James J. Langin, 81, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care Center, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002, in the care center, following a long illness. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2002, at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church, Neola, Iowa, by the Rev. Richard Gubbels. Burial: Neola Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Neola Post 330. The family...

Robert J Longerbeam

Robert J Longerbeam

Oct 1, 2002

Robert "Bobby? J. Longerbeam, 81, of 1301 Summit, Marshalltown, died at the Marshalltown Medical Center, Tuesday, October 1, 2002, following long illness. Graveside Services with military rites: Linwood Mausoleum, 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2002, by the Rev. Gary Dobbins.Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Ruby; a son, Irv...

Leland W. Burns

Leland W. Burns

Sep 30, 2002

Leland W.Burns, 78, of 3216 N. Alburnett Rd., died Monday, September 30, 2002, at St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a lingering illness. Services: 10:30 a.m.Thursday, October 3, 2002, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Stan Wierson. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,...

Marie Oaks Hartzell

Marie Oaks Hartzell

Sep 30, 2002

Marie Oaks Hartzell, 85, of 4320 Maureen Court S.E., Cedar Rapids, died Monday, September 30, 2002, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a prolonged illness. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2002, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook by Rev. Robert Doner. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in...

Richard D. Swalley

Richard D. Swalley

Sep 29, 2002

Richard D. Swalley, 79 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at St. Luke?s Hospital, from complications of pneumonia. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Fred Leighty from the Word of God Lutheran Church for the Deaf. Visitation: 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at...

Virginia M. Heaton

Virginia M. Heaton

Sep 29, 2002

Virginia M. Heaton, 80, of 3010 Wilson Avenue SW, died Sunday, September 29, 2002, at St. Mary?s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, following a short illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2002, at Calvary Baptist Church, by the Rev. Jay Jentink and Rev. Dale Phelps. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...

Ronald L. Buckley

Ronald L. Buckley

Sep 28, 2002

Ronald L. Buckley, 20, of 108 24th Street NE, died Saturday, September 28, 2002, in St. Luke?s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Lonnie Jordan III. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar...

Delmer H. Hocken

Delmer H. Hocken

Sep 27, 2002

Delmer H. Hocken, 81, of 233 4th Street North, Central City, formerly of Troy Mills, died Friday, September 27, 2002, at Northbrook Care Center, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2002, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Rev. Bill Harnish. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the...

Ardys Nadine (Powell) Zimpfer

Ardys Nadine (Powell) Zimpfer

Sep 26, 2002

Ardys Nadine (Powell) Zimpfer, 71, of Breckenridge, Colorado, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died September 26th, 2002, due to an accidental fall. Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at the Troy Mills Christian Church, Troy Mills, Iowa, by the Rev. Les Larson. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2002, at Murdoch Funeral Home &...

Larry W. Jemison

Larry W. Jemison

Sep 26, 2002

Larry W. Jemison, 55, died Thursday, September 26, 2002, in his home with his family at his side, after a brave battle with cancer. Memorial Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2002 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Steve Hindman. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Military rites by...

Candace M. Schwertfeger

Candace M. Schwertfeger

Sep 26, 2002

Candace M. Schwertfeger, 30, of 4850 16th Avenue SW, died, Thursday, September 26, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a lengthy illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Ken Glandorf. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2002, at the funeral home....

Norma Jean Oliphant

Norma Jean Oliphant

Sep 25, 2002

Norma Jean Oliphant, 73, of 1504 Washington St. Vinton, formerly of Center Point, died Wednesday, September 25, 2002, following an extended illness. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2002, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point by the Rev John Caughron. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, September 27 at the...

John Robert  "Bob" Currell

John Robert "Bob" Currell

Sep 25, 2002

Robert "Bob? Currell, 92, a resident of Northbrook Manor Care, died Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at the care center, following a lingering illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Karl Glovik. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2002, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Robert F. "Bob" Yuva

Robert F. "Bob" Yuva

Sep 25, 2002

Robert F. "Bob? Yuva, 76, of 1440 Northview Drive, died Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at St. Luke?s Hospital, following a sudden illness. There will be no services or visitation. As per Bob?s wishes, his body has been cremated. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Phyllis; seven children, Gary (Nancy)...