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Constance "Connie" Joyce Walther

Constance "Connie" Joyce Walther

Oct 23, 2022

Constance “Connie” Joyce Walther, 79, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church, located at 1817 Prairie Chapel Road in...

Noreen Bush

Noreen Bush

Oct 23, 2022

Noreen Bush completed her life journey of love and service to others on October 23, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. She was 51 years old. While many may have known Noreen as a public leader, her strong foundation for all things meaningful was centered at home. As the mother to two...

Pauline K. Bervid

Pauline K. Bervid

Oct 21, 2022

Pauline K. Bervid, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Cedar Rapids....

Robert A. Leuenberger

Robert A. Leuenberger

Oct 21, 2022

Robert A. Leuenberger, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2022, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior at the church. Burial with Military...

Gene Floyd Munier

Gene Floyd Munier

Oct 21, 2022

Gene F. Munier, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the funeral...

Tony Ray Ricklefs

Tony Ray Ricklefs

Oct 20, 2022

Tony Ray Ricklefs, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Tony was born July 19, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, the son...

Kathy Hedlund

Kathy Hedlund

Oct 18, 2022

Kathleen Mostyn Martyn was born June 27, 1930, and died of old age on October 18, 2022. Her mind was sound, and she wanted to talk politics to the very end, but her eyes, hearing, and body gave out on her. A private family burial service is planned. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting...

David Roy Waggoner

David Roy Waggoner

Oct 17, 2022

David Roy Waggoner, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa went to be with the Lord, Monday October 17, 2022, at in-patient hospice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 520...

Darlene 'Polly' (Cornthwaite) Parrott

Darlene 'Polly' (Cornthwaite) Parrott

Oct 15, 2022

Darlene “Polly” (Cornthwaite) Parrott, 94, passed into Heaven on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home. Per Darlene’s wishes, there will be no services. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Polly was born April 5, 1928, in Waubeek, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Grace (Miller) Cornthwaite. She was united in marriage to Joseph...

Don Reynolds

Don Reynolds

Oct 14, 2022

Don Reynolds, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died of cancer Friday, October 14, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside service will take place at...

Vernard 'Vernie' D. Almandinger

Vernard 'Vernie' D. Almandinger

Oct 13, 2022

Vernard “Vernie” D. Almandinger Jr., 81, of Center Point, Iowa, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a celebration of life at 11:00 a.m. and luncheon immediately following on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Anchor Bible Church (formerly Center Point United Methodist Church), 275 Green Street W in...

Randall "Randy" Joseph Wulfekuhle

Randall "Randy" Joseph Wulfekuhle

Oct 13, 2022

Randall “Randy” Wulfekuhle, 68, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in a farming accident near Hopkinton, Iowa. Visitation for Randy will be held Friday, October 21, 2022, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home in Manchester. Additional Visitation will take place Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass of...

Marvin Keith Adair

Marvin Keith Adair

Oct 12, 2022

Marvin Keith Adair, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at The Gardens in Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends and family from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17,...

Herbert Michael Stufflebeam Sr.

Herbert Michael Stufflebeam Sr.

Oct 11, 2022

Herbert “Herb” Michael Stufflebeam Sr., 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home. Herb’s wishes were to donate his body to the University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Deeded Body Program for medical education and research. A celebration of his life will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. with...

Dennis J. 'Denny' Henderson

Dennis J. 'Denny' Henderson

Oct 11, 2022

Dennis J. “Denny” Henderson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died October 11, 2022. Private Family Graveside with Military Honors will be in the Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Denny was born on December 16, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Evelyn Henderson, Sr. He attended...

Jill Denise Warrick

Jill Denise Warrick

Oct 11, 2022

Jill Denise Morning Warrick, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, after battling dementia, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Jill was born on October...

Brian Wade Davidson

Brian Wade Davidson

Oct 11, 2022

Brian Wade Davidson, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away October 11, 2022, at his home. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Linwood Cemetery at 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family. Brian was born January 4, 1965, in Iowa, the son of Robert Davidson and...

Clarence M. Frett

Clarence M. Frett

Oct 11, 2022

Clarence M. Frett, 100, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...

Manford 'Mike' Louis Stegen

Manford 'Mike' Louis Stegen

Oct 10, 2022

Manford “Mike” Louis Stegen, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, October 10, 2022. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Covington, Iowa. Mike was born June 2, 1930, in Winneshiek County, Iowa,...

Roger L. Gager

Roger L. Gager

Oct 9, 2022

Roger L. Gager, 74, of Center Point, Iowa, died Sunday, October 9, 2022. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, Iowa. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Walker. Roger was born April 4, 1948, in McGregor, Iowa,...