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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....
Leo Ray Bissell
Dec 25, 2022
Leo Ray Bissell, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, December 25, 2022. In accordance with Leo’s wishes, no services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. Leo was born March 8, 1936, in Greeley, Iowa, the son of Lee and Ada (Sauerbry) Bissell. He graduated from Greeley High School. Leo served in the United...
Stephen "Steve" Dean Koinzan
Dec 24, 2022
Stephen “Steve” Dean Koinzan, 59, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Steve was born on June...
Doris Mae Baumann
Dec 23, 2022
Doris Mae Baumann left this earth at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa December 23, 2022, after a life well lived. Services will be held December 30, 2022, in Central City at the United Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m.; the burial will be at the Prairieburg North...
Gerald 'Jerry' Eugene Topping
Dec 23, 2022
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Topping passed away Friday, December 23rd, 2022, after a long battle with pneumonia. His smile and talkative nature knew no stranger, and his love for his grandchildren knew no bounds. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar...
Delores (Dee) Kathryn Frantz
Dec 22, 2022
Delores (Dee) Kathryn Cook Frantz of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Savannah Heights Nursing Home. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...
John Allen Neff
Dec 22, 2022
John Allen Neff, 41, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, with a Scripture Vigil at 6 p.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at...
Danielle "Dani" June Frisch
Dec 22, 2022
Danielle “Dani” June Frisch, 65, of Springville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Dani’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service...
Carol Ann Schlichte
Dec 22, 2022
Carol Ann Schlichte, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with visitation one hour prior to services. A joint graveside service for Carol and her son Keith M....
Patrick Thomas Donnelly
Dec 22, 2022
Patrick “Pat” Thomas Donnelly, 74, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Mass of Christian...
Kenneth 'Ken' Roger Kalous
Dec 21, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” Roger Kalous, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Patricia “Patty” (Vomacka) Kalous, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. 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...
Christopher "Chris" David Roher
Dec 21, 2022
Christopher “Chris” David Roher, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, and Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Chris’ life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday,...
Wynona June Perry
Dec 20, 2022
Wynona June Perry, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Chowchilla, California, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She donated her body to The University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Private burial will take place at a later date in Chowchilla Cemetery in Chowchilla, California. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Wynona was born...
Helen Blanche Shelden
Dec 18, 2022
Helen Shelden of Marion, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Inurnment will...
Kenneth "Ken" Leroy Linderwell
Dec 17, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” Leroy Linderwell Sr., 80, of Earlville passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. A Celebration of Life for Ken will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at The Gathering Place in Manchester. The burial will take place at a later date. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville is in charge of...
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