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Robin D. Klein
Jan 3, 2023
Robin D. (Dyer) Klein, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following a noble fight with cancer, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Bj Workman
Jan 1, 2023
BJ Workman, 35, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of BJ’s life will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Third Base Brewery, located at 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE #2 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. BJ was born on July...
Patricia 'Patty' (Vomacka) Kalous
Jan 1, 2023
Patricia “Patty” (Vomacka) Kalous, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Kenneth “Ken” Roger Kalous, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. A joint celebration of life for Ken and Patty will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar...
Robert "Bob" Chase Richmond
Dec 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” C. Richmond, 80, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Cranford, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids, with a celebration of life to follow at 12 p.m....
Gerda Graesser
Dec 30, 2022
Gerda Graesser, 93, of Amana, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Colonial Manor in Amana. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Gerda was born January 12, 1929,...
Merwin Fay Zerba Sr.
Dec 30, 2022
Merwin “Arkie” Fay Zerba Sr., 89, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023,...
Donald 'Don' Alvern Carver
Dec 30, 2022
Donald Alvern Carver, 90, passed away after a long illness Friday, December 30, 2022. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, Center Point, Iowa with visitation to begin one hour prior. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, is assisting the family. Don was born January 14, 1932, in Center...
Evan Patrick O'Connor
Dec 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beautiful son, Evan Patrick O’Connor, 15. He gained his angel wings at Cooks Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday the 29th of December 2022, surrounded by his family. Family will greet friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral...
Frank Cannavo
Dec 28, 2022
Frank Cannavo, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from ALS. A visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St....
Larry William Hohmann
Dec 28, 2022
Larry William Hohmann, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at ManorCare in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022, Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Larry was born December 2, 1943, in Strawberry Point, Iowa, the son...
Linda Linnell (King) Fritz
Dec 28, 2022
Linda Linnell (King) Fritz, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the funeral home with burial to follow...
Donna Lynn Bahr
Dec 28, 2022
Donna Lynn Bahr was born September 27, 1962, in Starbuck, Minnesota, to James and Coleen Bahr. She died in the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. Donna will be inurned in the Czech National Columbarium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. She is survived by her mother, Coleen;...
Maxine H. Benzine
Dec 27, 2022
Maxine H. Benzine, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Maxine was born March 23, 1932, in Sumner, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Ida (Buenzow) Bierie. She graduated from Oran High School, Oran, Iowa. Maxine married William...
Mark Alan Strait
Dec 27, 2022
Mark Strait, 62, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home in Central City. Family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, with memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place...
Randy "Mort" John Possehl
Dec 27, 2022
Randy "Mort" Possehl, 65, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Randy was born on September 11, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Francis and Helen Possehl. He grew up in Whittier, Iowa, and was a Linn-Mar High School graduate and went on...
Barry 'Bear' Arthur Adams
Dec 26, 2022
Barry “Bear” Arthur Adams, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, December 26, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. In accordance with Barry’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial with military honors will take place at 10 a.m....
Martha Gwen Niemeyer
Dec 26, 2022
Martha Gwen Niemeyer passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Gwen was married to Larry Niemeyer on Dec. 20, 1969 in Adel, IA. The two were married for 52 years before Larry’s passing in July. A visitation will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...
Janice Marie Novak
Dec 25, 2022
Every once in a while, God decides to send down one of his own to make earth a little nicer. On Christmas 2022 while in her sleep, he took back Jan Novak, one of his earth angels. Jan was born Janice Marie George to Darrell and Virginia George on October 30, 1946, in Shenandoah, Iowa. Her parents moved to Shellsburg,...
Marsha C. Sanders
Dec 25, 2022
Marsha C. Sanders, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids (5338 Johnson Ave SW). A celebration of life service will follow at...
Rhonda Machell Hannagan
Dec 25, 2022
Rhonda Machell Hannagan, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Rhonda was born October 27, 1970, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Boock) Wolfe....
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