Obituaries
All Obituaries
Kathryn Eileen Craig
Jun 16, 2023
Kathryn Eileen Craig, 91, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Hospice of Mercy surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., an hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Dunkard Cemetery. Kathryn...
Michelle Anne Bowley
Jun 16, 2023
Michelle Anne Bowley, doulos of Christ, was born to David and Maureen Leney on April 30th, 1970 in Lowell, Massachusetts. She attended Notre Dame High School in her hometown and later studied at the University of Lowell. In May of 1992, Michelle joined the United States Air Force where she would proudly serve her country for the next five years...
Andy Obiedzinski
Jun 15, 2023
Andy Obiedzinski, 44, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa Andy was born January 14, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Bruce and Wendy (Staab) Obiedzinski. He graduated from Center Point Urbana High School...
Robin Melody Rupert
Jun 15, 2023
Robin Melody Rupert went to Heaven to be with her Saviour on Thursday, June 15, 2023. A gathering of family and close friends has already been held. A memorial gathering may take place at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Robin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 14, 1976, the daughter...
Shirley Marie Giblin
Jun 15, 2023
Shirley Marie Giblin, 70, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, June 15, 2023. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A...
Phyllis Juanita Yuva
Jun 14, 2023
Phyllis J. Yuva, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Phyllis was born on July 4, 1931, in Iowa City, Iowa,...
Jeffrey Martin Kula
Jun 13, 2023
Jeff Kula, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. Stephens Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. The family encourages everyone in attendance to wear their favorite Chicago Bears apparel or...
Anne Louise Schmidt
Jun 11, 2023
Anne Louise (Taylor) Schmidt, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June...
Charlotte Theresa Jacobson
Jun 9, 2023
Charlotte Theresa Jacobson, 89, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Waterville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 155 Boyson Road in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,...
Betty Jeanne Gilchrist
Jun 9, 2023
Betty Jeanne Gilchrist, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Alice United Methodist Church located at 4617 Alice Road in Center Point, Iowa, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial...
Brent 'Jj' Jenkins Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
Brent “JJ” Jenkins, Jr., 41, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Public viewing will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Homegoing Celebration will take place promptly at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at...
Jerry Loren Leas
Jun 7, 2023
Jerry Loren Leas, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home in rural Central City. In agreement with his wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Fross Park, located on Main Street, on...
James Alan Van Pelt
Jun 7, 2023
James Alan Van Pelt, 79, of Marion, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held from 1 - 5 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Leonard Good Community Center in Ogden, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Jim was born on May 15, 1944,...
Donald "Don" Williams
Jun 6, 2023
Donald “Don” Williams, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Family will greet friends from 3 - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with...
Roy Lee Kintz
Jun 5, 2023
Roy Lee Kintz, Jr., 89, of Coralville, Iowa, died Monday, June 5, 2023. Roy Lee Kintz was born in West Branch, Iowa to Roy and Fern Kintz on February 10, 1934. The home they were living in at the time had been the childhood schoolhouse of Herbert Hoover until it was converted into an apartment. The schoolhouse was moved to...
Edmund Leroy Bauer
Jun 5, 2023
Edmund “Ed” Leroy Bauer, 75, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 316 Vine Street in Center Point, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m....
Harold 'Red' Drew
Jun 4, 2023
Harold “Red” Drew of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away June 4, 2023, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home &...
Gary Fredrick 'Fred' Mckinley
Jun 3, 2023
Gary Fredrick “Fred” McKinley, 83, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Walker, Iowa, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a long illness. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, Iowa. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Burial: Walker Cemetery, Walker, Iowa. Fred was born October 16, 1939, in Walker, Iowa,...
Douglas James Ryan
Jun 3, 2023
Douglas “Doug” James Ryan, 71, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Central City. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7. 2023, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church...
Henry Paul Tasker
Jun 2, 2023
Henry Paul Tasker, 74, of Eldora, Iowa, formerly of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Eldora Specialty Care. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Cady Cemetery, Wyoming. Henry was born September 14, 1948, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Paul and Emma (Jones) Tasker. He worked at...


