Obituaries

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John "Bruce" Majerus

John "Bruce" Majerus

Nov 14, 2022

John “Bruce” Majerus, 97, a long-time resident of Marion, died on Monday November 14, 2022, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. An evening visitation will be held on Tuesday November 22, 2022, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in...

Marilyn Kay Klamerus

Marilyn Kay Klamerus

Nov 14, 2022

Marilyn Kay Klamerus, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, November 14, 2022. Private family services will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Marilyn was born June 30, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Celia (Weirbach) Kirkland. She graduated from Waterloo East High School,...

Connie Baumert

Connie Baumert

Nov 13, 2022

Connie Baumert, 79, of Marion, went soaring into the heavens on Sunday, November 13, 2022, in peace and without pain. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where a visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Cedar...

Linda Marie Nachazel

Linda Marie Nachazel

Nov 13, 2022

Linda Nachazel, 73, of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home in rural Springville. Family will greet friends and family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at...

Danny Lee Steggall

Danny Lee Steggall

Nov 13, 2022

Danny Lee Steggall, 74, of Solon, Iowa, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home. A visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.A livestream of the memorial service...

Dennis A. Fitzpatrick

Dennis A. Fitzpatrick

Nov 11, 2022

Dennis A. Fitzpatrick, 58, of Marion, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home in Marion. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at...

Francis "Frank" Paul Nejedly

Francis "Frank" Paul Nejedly

Nov 11, 2022

Francis “Frank” Paul Nejedly, 79, of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 11, 2022. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral services will be held. A public visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion,...

Forrest Everett Chesmore

Forrest Everett Chesmore

Nov 10, 2022

Forrest Everett “Pepsi” Chesmore, 83, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point. Forrest was born October 16, 1939, in Center Point, the son of Golden and Doralee (Thomas)...

Norman "Norm" Richard Nielson

Norman "Norm" Richard Nielson

Nov 9, 2022

Norman “Norm” Richard Nielson, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at The Views of Marion. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Private family services will be held at a...

Helen Caroline Kann

Helen Caroline Kann

Nov 9, 2022

Helen Caroline Kann, age 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. In accordance with Helen’s wishes, the casket...

Donald Earl 'Butch' Chesmore Jr.

Donald Earl 'Butch' Chesmore Jr.

Nov 9, 2022

Donald Earl “Butch” Chesmore, Jr., 75, of Urbana, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2023. Private family burial will be held at Shiloh Cemetery in Hiawatha, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Butch...

Ramona Jean Krenz

Ramona Jean Krenz

Nov 9, 2022

Ramona Jean Krenz, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home. A visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. A livestream of the memorial...

R. Dixon "Dick" Jennings

R. Dixon "Dick" Jennings

Nov 9, 2022

The Reverend Dr. R. Dixon “Dick” Jennings, 93, of the Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dick’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church...

Cleo L Gentz

Cleo L Gentz

Nov 9, 2022

Cleo L. Gentz, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Gloria Jean Christopherson

Gloria Jean Christopherson

Nov 8, 2022

Gloria Jean Christopherson, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home. Family will greet friends and family from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Marion Gospel...

Cindy L. Starks

Cindy L. Starks

Nov 8, 2022

Cindy L. (Riser) Starks, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Northbrook Manor Care in Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. Visitation: Friday, November 11th, 4 - 7 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids....

Dick B. Kappmeyer

Dick B. Kappmeyer

Nov 8, 2022

Dick B. Kappmeyer, 82, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker, Iowa. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Walker. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Jules Marion Uldrich

Jules Marion Uldrich

Nov 7, 2022

Jules M. Uldrich, 82, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home in Earlville. Visitation for Jules will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2022, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Earlville. Additional Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022,...

Michal 'Shelly' Joy Malone

Michal 'Shelly' Joy Malone

Nov 7, 2022

Michal Joy Malone “Shelly”, 59, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her daughter’s home under the care of Hospice of Mercy. Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. A livestream of the memorial service will be available at...

Glenn Burdette Jensen

Glenn Burdette Jensen

Nov 7, 2022

Glenn B. Jensen, 89, of Marion, Iowa, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Per his wishes and hopes, he passed along in peace, with love extended to all family and friends. Family will greet friends and family from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection...