Obituaries
All Obituaries
Claire J. Sharp
Nov 17, 2022
Claire J. Sharp, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa went to the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022 with a prayer service beginning at 3 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Freda Iris Rabik
Nov 17, 2022
Freda Iris Rabik, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, November 17, 2022. A visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial at Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids...
Donovan "Don" Dale Hoffman
Nov 17, 2022
Donovan “Don” Hoffman, 72, of Springville, Iowa passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. The family requests that everyone dress casually, as Don did not...
Evelyn Maxine Durow
Nov 17, 2022
Evelyn Maxine Durow, 97, of Robins, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Emery Place in Robins. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Anchor Bible Church in Center Point, Iowa. A private committal will follow...
Malik Xavier Cook-Bey Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
Malik Xavier Cook-Bey Jr., of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family services have taken place. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service assisted the family. Malik was born June 28, 2022, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Malik Cook-Bey, Sr. and Zaikiah Soesbe. He was a very happy baby...
Connie Marie Kelly
Nov 15, 2022
Connie Marie Kelly, 71, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Private family services will be held at a later date, with burial at Center Point Cemetery. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point is assisting the family. Connie was born April 20,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...