Obituaries

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David Lee Fisher

David Lee Fisher

Apr 28, 2025

David Lee Fisher, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No service will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

David was born December 14, 1942, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Clifford and Blanche (Drahos) Fisher. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School...

Matthew Aaron Hamilton

Matthew Aaron Hamilton

Apr 27, 2025

Matthew Hamilton passed away on April 27, 2025, at 59 years old. Matthew has been living at Harmony – Cedar Rapids the last four years there on May 1, 2021.

Matthew was born on December 29, 1965, in Mason City, Iowa. Parents are Margie Mitchell, mother, and Patrick Hamilton, father. Matthew resided in the Boone, Ames, and Des Moines areas, until...

Arnold "Arnie" A. Stevenson

Arnold "Arnie" A. Stevenson

Apr 26, 2025

Arnold “Arnie” A. Stevenson, 73, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called to Jesus' side on April 26, 2025, at Promise House, Hiawatha. He died from complications due to Parkinson's disease with Lewy body dementia.

Arnold Allen Stevenson was born December 22, 1951, in Sheldon, IA. He was the oldest child of Allen and Arleen (Willert) Stevenson. He grew up in Cherokee,...

Lila Lee Carver

Lila Lee Carver

Apr 25, 2025

Lila Lee Carver, 89, went to Heaven on Friday, April 25, 2025. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and is free of that pain now. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 316 Vine Street, in Center Point, Iowa, where the family will greet friends from...

Eleanor Ruth Heathman

Eleanor Ruth Heathman

Apr 25, 2025

Eleanor Ruth Heathman, 83, of Toddville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Free Methodist Church in Toddville, where a one-hour visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tim DeVries will officiate. Inurnment will take place...

Donald William Meyer

Donald William Meyer

Apr 23, 2025

Donald William Meyer, 91, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at ABCM Rehabilitation in Independence, Iowa, surrounded by his family. As to Donald’s wishes cremation has taken place. A private family burial will be in the Allison Cemetery, Allison, Iowa, at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester is assisting the family.

Donald...

Glenda Mysak

Glenda Mysak

Apr 22, 2025

Glenda Mary Mysak, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April...

Dan Boubin

Dan Boubin

Apr 21, 2025

Dan Boubin, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Dan was born on May 16, 1972, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Donald and Betty (Hockenbury) Boubin. He graduated from Jefferson High School in...

Lois (Brunen) Clark

Lois (Brunen) Clark

Apr 21, 2025

Lois Ilene (Brunen) Clark, 89, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, where a Vigil Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. A Mass...

Marquan Houston Bickhem, Jr.

Marquan Houston Bickhem, Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Marquan Houston Bickhem Jr., affectionately known as “Junior,” was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2025—a day already filled with celebration, luck, and love. He was the older twin to his brother Myson Bickhem and arrived as a beautiful blessing, bringing warmth, light, and joy to everyone around him.

Though his time on Earth was short, Marquan made a big...

Greg Vlasek

Greg Vlasek

Apr 18, 2025

Greg Vlasek, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids....

Stacey Boston

Stacey Boston

Apr 18, 2025

Stacey Boston, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Stacey was born May 19, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of...

Dona May Pierce

Dona May Pierce

Apr 18, 2025

Dona (Hartgrave) Robinson Pierce, 83, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on Friday, April 18, 2025. Private family graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Manchester, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.

Dona was born on January 18, 1942, in rural Marengo, Iowa,...

Marcelina "Marci" Marie Luedeman

Marcelina "Marci" Marie Luedeman

Apr 18, 2025

Marcelina “Marci” Marie Luedeman, 73, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, where a Scripture Service begins at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr.

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr.

Apr 17, 2025

Jason Christopher Phelps, Jr., 30, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April...

Larry Dean Doherty

Larry Dean Doherty

Apr 17, 2025

Larry Dean Doherty, 78, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa.

Larry was born on July 16, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John “Jack” and Genevieve (Stater) Doherty. A proud Vietnam War veteran, he served...

Heath James Marti

Heath James Marti

Apr 17, 2025

Heath James Marti, 52, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Heath was born in Waukon, IA, on September 10, 1972. As a young child, he was adventurous, curious, and had the best imagination. A little daredevil which continued into his teenage years. He took an interest in BMX freestyle and became so good...

Betty Jane Candler

Betty Jane Candler

Apr 16, 2025

Betty J. (Manahl) Candler, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara (Rick) Stellmach of Iowa City; two sons, Dennis and David (Dawn) Candler, of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Mike (Samantha) and John (Na) Stellmach, Josh (Sarah), and Justin (Emily) Candler, Erin (Matt) Hall, Sierra Candler, Kali (Ryan) Wegner,...

Linda Lee Zimmerman

Linda Lee Zimmerman

Apr 16, 2025

Linda Lee Zimmerman, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, April 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No services will be held. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, assisted the family.

Linda was born January 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Neva (Oliver) Zimmerman. She retired from the Cedar Rapids Community School District...

June Wise

June Wise

Apr 15, 2025

June Wise, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linwood...