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Carol Hayden Vest
Dec 11, 2022
Carol Hayden Vest, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, December 11, 2022. Private family inurnment will be held at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Cedar Rapids. A service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Visitation at 11:00 a.m. with service to begin at 12:00 p.m. and lunch to follow. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
Margaret Ann Sears
Dec 11, 2022
Margaret Ann Sears died on December 11, 2022, following several long-term illnesses. Funeral services will be at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 11 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, with Pastor Sherrie Ilg and Associate Pastor Jonathan Heifner officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 at the church. Burial will be held at Chester Center Cemetery, north...
Chester Leon Fuessley
Dec 11, 2022
Chester Leon Fuessley, 80, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home. Family will greet friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Walker Methodist Church in Walker. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the church, conducted by Reverend Patrick...
Margaret "Peg" Wolf
Dec 11, 2022
We have lost a gem. Margaret "Peg" Shannahan Wolf passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Ted Wolf, her husband of 31 years affectionately called her by her given name, Margaret. Friends and family often called her Peg. Peg was the second of 10 siblings, and they were prone to tease her about another name she had. A high school...
Irma Ardean Chester
Dec 11, 2022
Irma Ardean Chester, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Troy Mills, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Garnett Place Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Noelridge Christian Church, located at 7111 C Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids, where a...
Robert John Hoffman
Dec 11, 2022
On December 11, 2022, Robert John Hoffman was surrounded by his family at home, as his last journey around the sun came to an end. One of Bob's favorite's quotes from Jimmy Buffet is "Some of it’s magic and some of it's tragic, but I had a good life all the way." Visitation will be held from 4 – 7...
Marvel Ann Foens
Dec 10, 2022
Marvel Ann Foens, 78, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa, passed away on December 10, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Marvel’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where...
Geraldine "Geri" Marie Lanning
Dec 10, 2022
Geraldine “Geri” Marie Lanning, aged 95, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, December 10,2022 at the Woodlands in Meth-Wick Community. The family will greet friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim DeVries officiating, at Toddville Free Methodist Church on Friday, December 16, 2022. A...
Donna Palmer
Dec 9, 2022
Donna Palmer, 90, of Center Point, lowa, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, December 9, 2022. A visitation will take place from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the funeral home. Murdoch Funeral Home...
Frances M. Nielsen
Dec 9, 2022
Frances M. Nielsen, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Liturgy outside of Mass will take...
Donald "Duane" Bliss
Dec 8, 2022
Donald “Duane” Bliss, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Casual dress is requested. Wear your “Bliss Custom Rods” gear. A private graveside...
Clifford Wayne Andersen
Dec 8, 2022
Clifford Wayne Andersen, 78, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Thursday, December 8, 2022. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Clifford was born May 24, 1944, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Morris and Leila (Barker) Andersen. He was united in marriage to Elaine...
Pauline Ruth (Jaeger) Haage
Dec 8, 2022
Pauline Ruth (Jaeger) Haage, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, conducted by Reverend Douglas Loecke. The family will be...
Randal Morrison
Dec 7, 2022
Randal “Randy” Wayne Morrison, 66, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of December 7, 2022. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date. Randy was born November 5, 1956, in Cedar...
Bernard Mcgrew
Dec 7, 2022
Bernard Lee McGrew, 80, of Lexington, Kentucky, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Graveside services will be held 10 AM, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Springville Cemetery, Springville, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements. Bernard was born December 10, 1941, in Springville, Iowa, the son of...
Arthur John Tina Sr.
Dec 6, 2022
Arthur John Drtina Sr., 93 of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Scripture service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, with visitation to follow from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass...
Max Verl Anderson
Dec 5, 2022
Max Verl Anderson, 92, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away from sudden cardiac arrest at his winter home in Florida on Monday, December 5, 2022. Max was born July 7, 1930 in Alburnett, Iowa, to William James “Bill” and Bernice Elta (Langguth) Anderson. He graduated from Alburnett High School in 1948, earned his BA degree in Education from William Penn College...
Robert H. Niehaus
Dec 5, 2022
Robert H. Niehaus, 71, of Manchester formerly of Winthrop, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Promiseland Winery, 39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg, Iowa, 52052. Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester is assisting the family. Robert...
Lois Ellen Grassfield
Dec 5, 2022
Lois Ellen Grassfield, 76, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., with Lois’s brother, Reverend Roger Grassfield officiating....
Michael Glenn Fosdick
Dec 4, 2022
Michael Glenn Fosdick, 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A luncheon will be served in the church...
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