Obituaries

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Arnold Joseph Schwers

Arnold Joseph Schwers

May 8, 2022

Arnold Schwers, 76, of Manchester formerly of Shell Rock, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation for Arnold will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick Hall, (Ryan Gymnasium) in Ryan. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan...

Pamela Jane Thys

Pamela Jane Thys

May 8, 2022

Pamela “Pam” J. Thys, 64, of Marion, formerly of Marengo, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 8, 2022, surrounded by family at Mercy Medical Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

Arlo Burdette Ginther

Arlo Burdette Ginther

May 7, 2022

Arlo Burdette Ginther, 97, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home in Hiawatha. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Betty Jean Liegl

Betty Jean Liegl

May 6, 2022

Betty Jean Liegl, 96, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Anamosa Care Center. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the funeral...

Jack Gilbert Sedlacek

Jack Gilbert Sedlacek

May 6, 2022

Jack Gilbert Sedlacek, 89, was born November 12, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Milo and Tillie Sedlacek. He entered eternal life on May 6, 2022, after a valiant fight against many health issues the past seven years. Jack was educated in the Cedar Rapids Schools, Arthur, Franklin (midyear Class of 1951) and Coe College, Class of 1961....

Paul Dwayne Straub

Paul Dwayne Straub

May 4, 2022

Paul Dwayne Straub, 90, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Bickford of Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the funeral home with an additional...

Kim 'Millie' Miller

Kim 'Millie' Miller

May 3, 2022

Kim “Millie” Miller, 61, of Marion, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Private family services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family. Kim was born December 20, 1960, in Westville, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Cizewski and Judy Miser. She attended Westville High School...

Russell J. Levins

Russell J. Levins

May 3, 2022

Russell J. Levins, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at his home under hospice care on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral...

Joyce Irene Koppenhaver

Joyce Irene Koppenhaver

May 2, 2022

Joyce Koppenhaver, 81, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family. Joyce was born on April 12, 1941, in Martinez, California, the daughter of Clement and Ruth (Campbell)...

Tina Marie Drew

Tina Marie Drew

May 2, 2022

Tina Marie Drew, 65, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Monday, May 2, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. The celebration of Tina’s life will continue immediately following the service at the Stadium Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids. Tina...

Jane K Groff

Jane K Groff

Apr 30, 2022

Jane K (Maltas) Groff, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Jesup, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home. Family will greet family and friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

Donna Lea Larson

Donna Lea Larson

Apr 29, 2022

Donna Lea Larson, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, there will be no services held. Burial will take place at a later date at Lafayette Cemetery in Alburnett, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation...

James Roe Kirkpatrick

James Roe Kirkpatrick

Apr 29, 2022

James Roe Kirkpatrick, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, April 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at The Flamingo Event Center, 1211 Ellis Boulevard NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jimmy was born March 21, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Roe and Dorothy (Jandik) Kirkpatrick. He...

Robert 'Bob' B. Brown

Robert 'Bob' B. Brown

Apr 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” B. Brown, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Asbury...

Cathy Jean (Ackley) Henry

Cathy Jean (Ackley) Henry

Apr 28, 2022

Cathy Jean Henry (Ackley), 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital after a short, but courageous, battle with lung cancer. In the early morning hours of April 28th, 2022, Cathy looked at her loving husband, Richard “Rick” Henry, told him “I love you”, and surrounded by family, went into her eternal sleep where her late parents...

John Wayne Devore

John Wayne Devore

Apr 28, 2022

John Wayne DeVore, 63, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family will greet friends and family from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A private family inurnment with Military...

Melvin W. Gosnell

Melvin W. Gosnell

Apr 27, 2022

Melvin W. Gosnell, “Mr. Bill”, 78, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends and family from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A memorial...

Sandra Lee Rierson

Sandra Lee Rierson

Apr 27, 2022

Sandra Lee Rierson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be held at this time for both Sandra and her husband, David L. “Monty” Rierson, who passed away August 30, 2020. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home &...

Stephen Jay Martin

Stephen Jay Martin

Apr 27, 2022

Stephen Martin, 74, of Springville, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from injuries sustained in a fall. Family will greet friends and family from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building at the Linn County Fair Grounds in Central City, Iowa. A funeral service will be...

Neoma Robertson

Neoma Robertson

Apr 27, 2022

Neoma Robertson, 93, of Martelle, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the...