Obituaries

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Aaron Lundia Thompson

Aaron Lundia Thompson

Nov 16, 2025

Please join the Thompson family on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, 4500 N. 10th Street, Marion, to celebrate the life of Aaron L. Thompson, who passed away on November 16, 2025.

Aaron was a people person, and as such, the Thompson family is inviting his many friends and former students...

William "Bill" Clyde Stalkfleet

William "Bill" Clyde Stalkfleet

Aug 25, 2026

William “Bill” Clyde Stalkfleet, 47, passed away on August 25, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was born on June 18, 1979. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial service will be held...

Hayley Ann Carroll

Hayley Ann Carroll

Aug 25, 2026

Hayley Ann Carroll, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church with a visitation to begin at the church one hour prior. A luncheon...

Ray Alan Iben

Ray Alan Iben

Aug 23, 2026

Ray Alan Iben, 72, was welcomed at his Father's Heavenly gates by his baby girl Shalene Rae, his only grandson Relic Ray, his mother Lois Jean, and the man who guided him through life, Haddie Collins. Ray passed away suddenly in his home Sunday morning. Visitation will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Murdoch...

Rex Wayne Lancaster

Rex Wayne Lancaster

Aug 22, 2026

Rex Wayne Lancaster, 73, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by family, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the funeral...

Teri Jo LeVelle

Teri Jo LeVelle

Aug 22, 2026

Teri Jo LeVelle, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on October 1, 2026, at the Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Private family inurnment will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date.

Teri was born...

Joey Sumner

Joey Sumner

Aug 20, 2026

Joey Sumner, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, August 20, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will follow from 2 to 6 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with a time of sharing beginning at 2 p.m.

Joey...

Dan Shakespeare

Dan Shakespeare

Aug 20, 2026

Dan Shakespeare, 74, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Following the visitation, the family will host a Celebration of Life starting at 5:30 p.m. at Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson...

James "Jim" Warren Farrington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...