Obituaries
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Dr. Larry Arthur Wogahn
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. Larry A. Wogahn, 86, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at The Views of Marion. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Marion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Larry was born on July 16, 1940,...
Daniel L. Shakespeare
Aug 20, 2026
Daniel L. Shakespeare, 74, of Fairfax, Iowa, died Thursday, August 20, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Dan was born December 7, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harold “Wig” and Theresa (Naaktgeboren) Shakespeare. He graduated from Prairie High School with the Class of 1971 and went on to attend the...
James "Jim" Warren Farrington
Aug 19, 2026
James “Jim” W. Farrington, 77, of Prairieburg, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, with a visitation beginning at 4 p.m. until the service time. Certified Celebrant, Amy Hart, will officiate....
John Wesley Jellison
Aug 17, 2026
John Wesley Jellison, 95, of Hiawatha, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Hiawatha Care Center. A Private Family Burial will take place at Jordan's Grove Cemetery in Central City, Iowa.
Patricia "Pat" Jean O'Toole
Aug 16, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Jean O’Toole, 82, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until the service. Burial will...
Wilhelmina Jordan
Aug 16, 2026
Wilhelmina Jordan, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, just two days before her 92nd birthday, at Bickford of Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 915 27th Street in Marion. A private family committal will...
James "Jim" Joseph Bean
Aug 16, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Bean, 78, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion.
Jim was born on September 26,...
Ken J. Feldmann
Aug 15, 2026
Ken J. Feldmann, 61, of Swisher, Iowa, died Saturday, August 15, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Swisher American Legion Post #671, 68 3rd Street SE, Swisher.
Ken was born May 6, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Delmar and Mary Lou (Loeffelholz) Feldmann. He graduated...
Pamela Jean Tebben-Cornwell
Aug 15, 2026
Pamela Jean Tebben-Cornwell, 68, of Keystone, Iowa, formerly of Canby, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Houseman Birk Funeral Home, 111 5th Street E, Canby, Minnesota 56220.
Pamela was born January 28, 1958, in Canby, Minnesota, the daughter of Duane and Cozette (Christianson) Melcher. She graduated...
Richard Henry Enneking
Aug 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Henry Enneking, 91, of Marion, Iowa, died Saturday, August 15, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Shade...
Aletha Catherine Panek
Aug 15, 2026
Aletha Catherine Panek, 87, of Robins, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving children at Emery Place. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m....
Julie Ann Schmitt
Aug 14, 2026
Julie Ann Schmitt, 54, of Marion, Iowa, died Friday, August 14, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, with Vigil Rite and Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m....
Lora Lee "Lorie" Bramley
Aug 10, 2026
Lora Lee “Lorie” Bramley, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on August 10, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Lorie was born on September 3, 1944, in Sioux City,...
Joanne Kay Shedek
Aug 10, 2026
Joanne Kay Shedek, 73, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Anamosa Care Center. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Joanne’s life will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, where the family will greet...
Rebecca S. Frazier
Aug 10, 2026
Rebecca S. Frazier, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at home. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pinicon Ridge Park, Woodpecker Lodge, in Central City, Iowa.
Rebecca was born on April 4, 1951,...
Rachel Marie (Evans) Powell
Aug 10, 2026
Rachel Marie (Evans) Powell, 49, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Private Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Iowa.
Rachel was born on...
Shirley LaVonne Heald
Aug 9, 2026
Shirley LaVonne Heald, 81, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Anamosa Care Center. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the funeral home....
Dennis Lee Greene
Aug 7, 2026
Dennis Lee Greene, 69, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at home. A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Dennis was born on July 16, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Patricia (Porter) Greene. He attended Marion High School. On December 1, 2003, Dennis was united in marriage...
Edith May Winistorfer
Aug 6, 2026
Edith May Winistorfer, 98, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until the service time. A Private Family...
Bruce Allan Eichmeyer
Aug 3, 2026
Bruce Allan Eichmeyer, 83, of Palo, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 9 – 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids with a Memorial Service to begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Bruce was born on July 7, 1943, the son of...


