Obituaries
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Richard 'Rich' Smejkal
Feb 21, 2023
Richard “Rich” Smejkal, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to heaven on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a long battle with various health issues. He was a quiet soul with a sweet smile who loved to work on electronics and try to fix them. There will be no formal service. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is...
Erin Worden
Feb 20, 2023
Erin Mary Worden, 63, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Marion American Legion. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is...
Michael Dean Prouty
Feb 20, 2023
Michael Dean Prouty, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home. Michael was born...
Theodore "Ted" Wolf
Feb 20, 2023
Theodore “Ted” Wolf died February 20th, 2023, the result of unfortunate and tragic series of events. Ted was born December 5, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Virgil and Julia Wolf. Those who knew Ted, knew that he was a man of few words. He had just lost the love of his life, Peg Wolf, on December...
Arthur William Zastrow Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
Arthur W. Zastrow Jr., 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Heritage Specialty Care. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 201 1st Avenue, in Hiawatha, Iowa. Memorial services will follow at...
Mindy Jo (Natte) Hadjis
Feb 19, 2023
Mindy Jo (Natte) Hadjis, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids with Trisagion Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. John the Baptist...
William "John" O'Brien
Feb 18, 2023
William J. “John” O’Brien, DVM, 96, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023, with his family and his wonderful companion Molly the cat by his side. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Mass of Resurrection will be held 11...
John Conrad Nefzger
Feb 18, 2023
John Conrad Nefzger, 83, of Earlville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home. A Vigil Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville, where visitation will follow until 8 p.m. An additional visitation will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023,...
James Edward Mote
Feb 18, 2023
James Edward Mote, 84, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Joy; his children, Jill, Jay (Mary), and Jon (Katie); granddaughters,...
David Lee Johnson
Feb 17, 2023
David Lee Johnson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 17, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023,...
Karol Marie Hanson
Feb 17, 2023
Karol Marie Hanson, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, February 17, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. She was at home with family by her side. Karol was known to some as Karol with a K, KT, Karol Ann, Karol on Sunday, Mommy Dearest, Dirtbag, and to all: Bad Grandma. A memorial service will take place from 2...
Donna Mae Heidt
Feb 17, 2023
Donna Mae Heidt, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at West Ridge Care Center. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will be held at Anderson Cemetery in Swisher, Iowa, following the...
Terry Lynn Morgan
Feb 17, 2023
Terry Lynn Morgan, 64, of Rowley, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, died Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home. A visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Terry...
Joshua Dean Holtz
Feb 17, 2023
Joshua Dean Holtz, 48, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Delaware County Community Center, Manchester. Bohnenkamp- Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Manchester is in charge...
John Stirlen Slusher
Feb 16, 2023
John Stirlen Slusher, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A celebration of John’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Marion Methodist Church, located at 5050 Rec Drive in Marion. Pastor Mike Morgan will officiate. A private family inurnment will take...
Leon Everett Beitz
Feb 15, 2023
Leon Everett Beitz, 84, of Hopkinton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Hopkinton Community Church, with visitation beginning two hours prior. Burial will follow at Hopkinton Cemetery. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Leon was born on March...
Kathryn L. 'Katie' Miller
Feb 15, 2023
Kathryn L. “Katie” Miller, 88, of Ely, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a visitation one hour prior. Burial: St. John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. A...
Eleanor Jean Hegland
Feb 14, 2023
Eleanor Jean Hegland, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a visitation to begin one hour prior. Burial will follow at Czech National, Cedar Rapids. Eleanor was born August 13, 1933,...
Sarah L. Miller
Feb 12, 2023
Sarah L. Miller, 41, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, February 12, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Sarah was born July 8, 1981, in Cedar Rapids,...
Gerald Fay Henderson
Feb 12, 2023
Gerald Fay Henderson, 89, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, located at 802 12th Street in Marion. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Jim Langley officiating. Burial...


