Obituaries
All Obituaries
James William Lammers
Aug 1, 2022
James W. Lammers, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Good Neighbor home in Manchester with his sons by his side. Visitation for James will be held from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, with Scripture Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester. Mass of...
Carol Ann Boock Wolfe
Aug 1, 2022
Carol Ann Boock Wolfe, 76, a small woman with a mighty soul, took her place in Heaven on Aug. 1, 2022, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Though the muscle was not topflight, the heart that Carol brought to her seven children, six siblings, and innumerable friends made her an unforgettable woman. There was no one who needed...
Herbert Blakemore Maynard
Jul 30, 2022
Herbert Blakemore Maynard, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday August 6, 2022, with Rosary to begin at 9:45 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery,...
Frances Alberta Kenney
Jul 30, 2022
Frances Alberta Kenney, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, July 30, 2022. Private family services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family. Frances was born March 29, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Charles Bert and Frances Alberta (Noreen) Harper. She was united in marriage to Leland “Lee” Kenney on...
James 'Jim' Alan Mcmurrin
Jul 29, 2022
James “Jim” Alan McMurrin, 90, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A prayer service will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a celebration of Jim’s life following from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Alburnett Christian...
Archie L. Blackford
Jul 28, 2022
Archie L. Blackford, 89, of Robins, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Archie was born on April 23, 1933,...
Kenneth 'Kenny' G. Klouda
Jul 28, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” G. Klouda, 83, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...
Joyce Ann Kopf
Jul 27, 2022
Joyce Ann Kopf, 88, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. on Saturday at The Legacy Center. Joyce was born August...
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Rauch
Jul 26, 2022
Patrick “Pat” Joseph Rauch, 66, of Marion, Iowa. Our brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, with visitation an hour prior to the funeral service. Inurnment will take place following the memorial service at...
Raymond G. 'Sonny' Brown
Jul 26, 2022
Raymond G. “Sonny” Brown, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on July 26, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ray was born February 2, 1930, in...
Mary Jean 'Jeannie' Simanek
Jul 26, 2022
Mary Jean “Jeannie” Simanek, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A celebration of Jeannie’s life will...
Evalyn Geraldine 'Geri' Mollman
Jul 24, 2022
Evalyn Geraldine “Geri” Mollman, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Meth-Wick. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. and memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 3715 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. As per her request, her body has been willed to The University of Iowa Deeded...
Arnold N. Merkes
Jul 23, 2022
Arnold N. Merkes, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation for Arnold will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, with a Scripture Service beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Judy Stalkfleet
Jul 22, 2022
Judy Stalkfleet, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 22, 2022. Celebration of Life Gathering: 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Judy was born August 1, 1940, in Fayette, Iowa, the daughter of Harley and Edith (Voshell) Moore. She attended Fayette High School and went on to graduate...
Robert I. Crane
Jul 21, 2022
Robert “Bob” I. Crane, 91, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Springville Cemetery in Springville. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family. Bob was born on May 19, 1931, in Littleport, Iowa,...
Larry Niemeyer
Jul 21, 2022
Larry Niemeyer, 84, passed away on July 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Jefferson High School gymnasium. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in...
Connie J. Henderson
Jul 20, 2022
Connie J. Henderson, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will...
Lonny Jake Herrman
Jul 19, 2022
Lonny Jake Herrman, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with his family by his side. Visitation: 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Lonny was born July...
Chelo Collier
Jul 19, 2022
Chelo Collier, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids, with a Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior....
Pauline Frances Weber
Jul 18, 2022
Pauline Frances Weber, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday, July 18, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation...