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Beverly (Sage) Howard
Sep 29, 2026
Beverly (Sage) Howard, a woman of profound faith, unwavering strength, and endless love, went home to be with her lord and savior on September 29, 2026. A beautiful and caring woman was called home after years of ongoing medical issues. She is finally at peace.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids,...
Jill Marie Herring Nachtman
Sep 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jill Marie Herring Nachtman. Jill passed away suddenly at her home in San Francisco, California, on September 28, 2026. She was born in Silvis, Illinois, on October 21, 1980, to Julie and James Herring. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids,...
Teresa Ann Pilipovic
Sep 26, 2026
Teresa Ann Pilipovic, 59, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Springville American Legion Post, 252 Broadway Street, Springville....
Delores J. McKenzie
Sep 26, 2026
Delores J. McKenzie, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, September 26, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. on October 16, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on October 16, 2026, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Springfield Cemetery, Delta, Iowa.
Delores was born June...
Darlene Kay Lerch
Sep 26, 2026
Darlene Kay (Straka) Lerch, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at...
Connie Marie Rust
Sep 25, 2026
Connie Marie Rust, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private family services will be held. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Connie was born on February 18, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Burkdall) Huffman. She was a...
Roger Landon Reid
Sep 25, 2026
Roger Landon Reid, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Community of Christ, located at 1500 Blairs Ferry Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233, with a Memorial...
Susan J. Stevenson, PhD
Sep 24, 2026
Susan J. Stevenson, PhD, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026. A private family graveside service will take place at Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family.
Susan was born June 6, 1951, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Norman J....
Matthew “Matt” J. Barta
Sep 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew “Matt” J. Barta, 64, on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose kindness reached every corner of his world.
Matt was born on September 27th, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Charles and Mary Ann Barta. He was the youngest of 10, which led...
Gerald "Jerry" James Mattson
Sep 24, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” James Mattson, 68, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1230 English Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
Jerry was born on December 27, 1957,...
John Robert "Bob" Claypool
Sep 22, 2026
John Robert “Bob” Claypool, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Arlene by his side, holding his hand, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. To honor and celebrate Bob’s life on his 89th birthday, a Masonic Service will begin at...
Marguerite Celia Andrews
Sep 22, 2026
Marguerite Celia Andrews, 90, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bickford of Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will be held at a later date...
Regina "Gina" Susan Williams
Sep 19, 2026
Regina “Gina” Susan Williams, 80, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Saturday, September 19, 2026. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hiawatha, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Entombment will take place at a later date at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home...
Hattie Irene Bonebrake
Sep 19, 2026
Hattie Irene Bonebrake, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday September 19, 2026, at her unit at Corridor Crossing Assisted Living Facility. Irene was born July 26, 1929, the daughter of Leonard and Maggie (Owens) Lavender in N.C.
Irene married Raymond E Brubaker in 1946 in Marion, N.C. and moved to Vinton, Iowa. Ray and Irene later moved to Cedar Rapids in...
Bonny Kayser
Sep 18, 2026
Bonny Kayser, 88, of Walker, Iowa, died Friday, September 18, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa. Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker. Inurnment will take...
Dennis Duane Fischer
Sep 18, 2026
Dennis Duane Fischer, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Dennis’ Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion.
Dennis was born November 5, 1942, near McGregor, Iowa, to Earl and Marie...
Richard E. Sentman
Sep 17, 2026
Richard E. Sentman, 83, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, September 17, 2026. A private family graveside service will be held at Ridgewood Cemetery, North Liberty, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family.
Richard was born September 16, 1943, in Iowa, the son of Howard and Ardis (Yoder) Sentman. He graduated from Pekin High School...
Malinda Preston
Sep 17, 2026
Malinda Preston, 82, of Central City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with burial beside her late husband, Mike, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisted the family.
Malinda was born April 16, 1944,...
Robert Leonard Moellers
Sep 16, 2026
Robert Leonard Moellers, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the...
Elizabeth Ann Sperry
Sep 14, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Sperry, 95, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at home. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the funeral home and a Private...
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