Obituaries
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Harold A. Downing
Apr 21, 2022
Harold A. Downing, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Harold was born...
Tommy E. Plotz
Apr 20, 2022
Tommy E. Plotz, 67, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Tommy was born on July 11, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Godfrey John and Agnes Lucille (Reece) Plotz. He graduated from...
Patricia Ann Ellerby
Apr 19, 2022
Patricia Ellerby, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion. Per Patricia’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Patricia was born on November 9, 1934, in Wisconsin, the daughter of...
Barbara "Barb" Joan Pospisil
Apr 19, 2022
Barbara “Barb” Joan Pospisil, 84, of Coggon, Iowa, formerly of Freeport, Illinois, passed away at the home of her oldest niece, Pamela (Phillip) Slaymaker, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be...
Barbara L. Stallman
Apr 19, 2022
Barbara L. Stallman, 86, of Center Point, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at The Views of Marion. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the church. Burial...
Charles Edward Mccubbin Jr.
Apr 18, 2022
Charles Edward McCubbin, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, April 18th, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. He was born the son of Charles E. and Dorothy E. (Fuller) McCubbin on August 30th, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio. He had two sisters. Charles proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...
David George Jepsen
Apr 18, 2022
David George Jepsen, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the funeral home. David was born on May 2, 1949, in...
Jack Wilbert Rowray
Apr 18, 2022
Jack Wilbert Rowray, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away on April 18, 2022, at Northbrook Manor. The family will greet friends and family from 4 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Private family burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Jack...
Lorene Claire Meyer
Apr 18, 2022
Lorene Claire Meyer, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, April 18, 2022. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside will be held at a later date at the Shueyville Cemetery in Shueyville, Iowa. Lorene was born February 2, 1927, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin and Minnie (Holden) Gillette. She attended Mankato...
Madhu Sudan Niraula
Apr 15, 2022
Madhu Sudan Niraula, 48, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Madhu was born on April 29, 1973, in Solu Khambu, Nepal, the son of Ramchandra and Satyadevi Niraula. He was a...
Linda L. Wilcox
Apr 14, 2022
Linda L. Wilcox, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on April 14, 2022, at her home after a brief illness. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. A livestream...
Lorna M. Rump
Apr 14, 2022
Lorna M. Rump, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a Rosary at 5 p.m. Memorial Mass will...
Marilyn Jean Dudley
Apr 14, 2022
Marilyn Jean Dudley, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Linwood...
Deborah 'Deb' (Williams) Oellrich
Apr 12, 2022
Deborah “Deb” (Williams) Oellrich, 61, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a short but courageous health battle. The family will host a celebration of life that will take place from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Linn County Fairgrounds, 201 Central City Road, Central...
Zelda Guinevere Miller
Apr 12, 2022
Zelda Guinevere Miller, 18-day old daughter of Cody and Rebecca Miller, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Visitation for Zelda will be held, Thursday, April 21, 2022, 3 to 5 p.m. with a service beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, Iowa. Zelda was born on March 25, 2022, in Guttenberg,...
Zachary Douglas
Apr 11, 2022
Zachary Douglas, 41, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 11, 2022. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, at the funeral home. Zach was born on January 1, 1981,...
Roger W. Marconi
Apr 10, 2022
Roger W. Marconi, 74, of Bertram, Iowa, passed away suddenly from cancer on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Roger’s life is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Roger was born on June 1, 1947, in James City, Pennsylvania, the son of John...
Marland E Mccleary
Apr 9, 2022
Marland E. “Mac” McCleary, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, with Reverend Bryce Bowers officiating. Visitation will be an hour...
Paul L. Cones
Apr 9, 2022
Paul L Cones, 71, of Fairfax, Iowa passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with the visitation to begin at 9 a.m. at the funeral...
Garth Wyatt Reiman
Apr 9, 2022
Garth Wyatt Reiman, 47, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, left this earth on Saturday, April 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in...