Obituaries

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Harold A. Downing

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...