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Miriam Bierwirth
Feb 20, 2026
Miriam “Becky” Bierwirth, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place on...
Gladys Imogene Adair
Feb 20, 2026
Gladys Imogene Adair went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2026, at Colonial Manor Care Center in Amana, Iowa. Funeral service will be at Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, with Pastor Brian Hill officiating. Visitation will be held an hour...
Joanne Wilken
Feb 20, 2026
Joanne Wilken, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village. Private family services and inurnment will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Joanne was born on August 3, 1938, in Olin, Iowa, the daughter of Waldo...
Randy A. Thede
Feb 20, 2026
Randy A. Thede, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids.
Randy was born on December 18, 1950, in Belle...
Donald Dewey Trumbull
Feb 19, 2026
Donald Dewey Trumbull, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Colonial Manor, Amana. Graveside Services with military honors will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Coggon Cemetery, Coggon, Iowa.
Don was born September 7, 1931, on the family farm, Quality Ridge Stock Farm Coggon, Iowa, the son of Dewey and...
James "Jim" Kent Nielsen
Feb 19, 2026
James “Jim” Kent Nielsen, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date in Marion. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, Iowa.
Jim was born on October 7, 1956, in...
Jill Sheldon-Hlas
Feb 18, 2026
Jill Annette Sheldon-Hlas, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left Earth to celebrate her new life in heaven on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Born in Cedar Rapids on January 5, 1959, Jill was the daughter of Rosalie and Gilbert “Gib” Sheldon of Clarence, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight siblings, following Dennis, Connie, Philip, Janice, Ronnie, Barbara, and Nancy. Jill spent...
Steven Sprague
Feb 18, 2026
Steve Sprague of Marion, Iowa, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was 76 years old. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Steve was born in Algona, Iowa, to Frances Clayberg Sprague and Walter L. Friesner, and Earl Clifton Sprague. He lived in Algona before moving to Ames, Iowa, and later...
Nathaniel "Nate" Jay Cach-Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Nathaniel “Nate” Jay Cach-Smith, 18, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private family services will be held.
Nate was born on November 16, 2007, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ashley...
Gary Richard Anderson
Feb 16, 2026
Gary Richard Anderson, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on February 16, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held in the summer of 2026 at English River Church of the Brethren Cemetery in South English, Iowa.
Gary was born on December 30, 1945, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Richard Bliss Anderson...
Wayne Eugene Severtson
Feb 16, 2026
Wayne Eugene Severtson, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A Graveside Service will take place at 9:30...
Sarah Ruth Johnson
Feb 15, 2026
Sarah Ruth Johnson, a beloved matriarch whose life spanned more than a century, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 109. A celebration of Ruth’s remarkable life and legacy will be held at 11 a.m. May 30, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial will...
David "Dave" George Shaw
Feb 15, 2026
David “Dave” George Shaw, 82, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with a Rosary beginning at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian...
John G. McAreavy
Feb 15, 2026
John G. McAreavy, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2026. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Marion, where visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Mass. Father...
Joan Marie Snodgrass
Feb 15, 2026
Joan Marie Snodgrass, 86, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no visitation or services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Joan was born on May 25,...
Thomas Lee Gaddie
Feb 14, 2026
Tom was lifted above with absolute conviction. Cooper DeJean in no way signaled for a fair catch. Cooper returned that ball to the house and it was game over. Period and end of conversation. Tom loved all sports, especially the Hawkeyes and the Cubs.
Playing high school basketball alongside legendary sharpshooter Joe Keith for Little Delhi had an 88-9 record. Tom...
Janet Gayle Stearns-Brooks
Feb 13, 2026
Janet Gayle Stearns-Brooks, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Central Church of Christ, 1500 1st Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at...
Wilmer "Bill" White
Feb 12, 2026
Wilmer (Bill) L. White, 96, of Yuma, AZ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at HallMar Village, in Cedar Rapids, lowa, surrounded by those who loved him. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion assisted the family.
Bill was born...
Michael "Mike" Starr
Feb 11, 2026
Michael “Mike” Starr, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids with Military Honors.
Mike was born February 2, 1950,...
Shawn Eric McDonald
Feb 10, 2026
Shawn Eric McDonald, 53, of NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial...
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